General Info: The island is situated about 50 km. north of the Zanzibar (Unguja) and 50 km. east of the mainland Tanzania. Most part of the Island, which  is regarded to be hillier and more fertile than Zanzibar, is dominated by small scale farming of agricultural crops such as cassava, rice, and tropical fruits such as mangoes, papaya, guava, and coconuts. There is large scale faming of cash crops such as cloves. Main towns in Pemba are Chake Chake and Wete, which act as trade and administrative center of the Island.

Tourism: Relatively untouched by tourism,  Pemba offers a variety of tourists’ facilities and activities . It has natural beaches and shallow water grounds  which are attractive to people who like fishing and snorkeling. The cool and calm nature of the Island provides for an amicable atmosphere to  people who like to distance themselves from disturbances and disruptions of the inner and crowded cities. 

Excursions in Pemba: Pemba has cool atmosphere for foot-walking safari or cycling to  different parts of the region. Other activities including visit to Pemba's ruins.

There are  Ruins in Ras Mkumbuu at the end of Peninsula, the remains of the mosque and several pillars which date back to as early as 11th Century. Foot-Walking Safari to Pujini Ruins in the southeast of Chake Chake. A visit to  Mkama Ndume to the remains of 13th Century Swahili Town.

Boat Safari: to the Island of Misali, rich in pristine coral reefs and marine species, surrounded with the finest white sands.

Wildlife: Ngezi Forest reserve is full of rare species of bird. Here you should be able to see Pemba's white-eye, green pigeon, scops owl, or sunbird. Endemic mammals in this small forest reserve are; Pemba flying fox, Kirk's red colobus, velvet monkey, blue duiker and  marsh.