Peaceful Beach
Paradise
Fifty
Kilometers North of Zanzibar Main Island is the highly
fertile Pemba Island which, although smaller than
Zanzibar, grows three times as many cloves.
The Pemba channel, which runs between the island and the
mainland, offers some of the best game fishing in
the world. The island also boasts some of the excellent
beaches. Pemba has its own distinct character with more
historical monuments, particularly ruined mosques and
tombs, than on the main island.
In
the centre of the island is Chake Chake, the main town,
where there are remains of a 200 years old Arab fort.
Nearby at the Ras Mkumbuare are the ruins of the
14th century mosque, some elaborate tombs and the
foundation of several houses. Also in this area are the
remains of the 15th century fortress.
Interesting ancient sites can also been seen at Wete to
the North. In this region is the Ngezi equatorial
forest, containing rare trees, some not found anywhere
alse in the world. The wildlife includes indeginous
flying foxes, blue duikers and several
variety of owls.
Pembe island off the north east coast of Zanzibar Main
Island basks in its own tranquil lagoon. Boasting
splendid beaches and spectacular coral reefs, alive with
fish, it is renowned as the ultimate in 'barefoot
luxury'.
Recreation
Chumbe
island is a rare example of a still pristine coral
island. A UN protected area it carries the accolade
of "one of the most spectacular coral gardens to be
found anywhere in the world" Tanzania first marine park,
and the first privately managed marine park in the
world,
Chumbe
offers visitors the opportunity to snorkel through the
shallow water Reef Sanctuary, scuba dive the nearby ref,
or explore the forest reserve and historical monuments
that include a 100 year old light house and the only
ancient mosque with Indian architecture.
