Pemba Island

Pemba Island is in Tanzania. Regions Cities Chake Chake - Airport Wete Other destinations Understand Pemba is mostly muslim. It is recommended that women travel with long skirts, covered shoulders and a head scarf. Talk Swahili. Asalam Waaleikum is an arabic greeting that is used here. The corresponding response is Waaleikum Salam. Get in Rarely used Airport just outside of Chake Chake for small planes. Other method of getting to Pemba which more commonly and widely preferred is boat. Get around By Dhala Dhala. There are bus stations in both Wete and Chake Chake. See Itineraries Do Pemba is one of the diving jewels of of the east of Africa. There are at least two dive operators (Swahili Divers and Manta Reef) operating under the PADI and BSAC codes that serve visitors. Diver's highlights include: Extensive plate coral gardens on the west coast which make for a world class drift dive The marine reserve surrounding Misali Island that is threatened by proposed government development, hence now is the time to visit The annual whale migration in July August when humpback whales have been reported on the east coast. Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!