Smashing Africa Tours Logo
Smashing AfricaTours
Zanzibar & Coast

Pemba Island (The Green Island)

Lush tropical hills, clove plantations, and dramatic vertical reef dive walls.

Overview

Known historically as "Al Jazeera Al Khadra" (The Green Island), Pemba is characterized by steep hilly terrain, rich agricultural clove valleys, and untouched marine sanctuaries. Unlike Unguja, Pemba remains highly remote, offering travelers spectacular, deep vertical dive drop-offs and ancient primary rainforests.

Key Highlights

  • Spectacular vertical dive walls
  • Fragrant organic clove harvests
  • Endemic Pemba flying foxes

Popular Activities

Deep Wall Scuba Diving
Misali Island Snorkeling
Clove Spice Plantation Walks
Ngezi Rainforest Trekking

Quick Details

LocationZanzibar & Coast
Best SeasonJuly to October & December to February.

Expert Travel Tips

  • Perfect for travelers seeking complete seclusion and some of the finest drift-diving in East Africa.

Interested in Pemba Island (The Green Island)?

Let us build a customized luxury itinerary including this destination.

Tailor My Safari