Where Zanzibar is a low-lying coral atoll with broad sandy beaches, Pemba is a true island with incredibly fertile hilly terrain and spectacular deepwater drop-offs for divers.
Despite its proximity Pemba really is off the beaten track, getting less than 1% of its neighbour's visitor traffic. Those who do venture here are rewarded with an incredibly authentic Swahili Coast experience. Regular flights make getting here relatively easy these days, but the choice of accommodation remains remarkably thin ...
At the top of the price range is the very stylish Fundu Lagoon, certainly one of the top half dozen beach lodges in East Africa and a long term favourite with a cool, outdoorsy and relatively affluent clientele.
To the north The Manta Resort enjoys a better beach location, is lower cost and much improved under the present ownership.
We are presently holding back our opinions on other lower priced options, pending an imminent recce trip.
Despite its proximity Pemba really is off the beaten track, getting less than 1% of its neighbour's visitor traffic. Those who do venture here are rewarded with an incredibly authentic Swahili Coast experience. Regular flights make getting here relatively easy these days, but the choice of accommodation remains remarkably thin ...
At the top of the price range is the very stylish Fundu Lagoon, certainly one of the top half dozen beach lodges in East Africa and a long term favourite with a cool, outdoorsy and relatively affluent clientele.
To the north The Manta Resort enjoys a better beach location, is lower cost and much improved under the present ownership.
We are presently holding back our opinions on other lower priced options, pending an imminent recce trip.
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