Accommodation
The Manta Resort
Famous floating Underwater Room World-class Pemba diving Remote eco seclusion Barefoot luxury villas Untouched…
From€ 700per night
Region
Pemba Island
Pemba is Zanzibar's lush, remote sister island, largely untouched and cloaked in clove plantations, with some of the finest and least-crowded diving in the Indian Ocean. It suits divers and travellers seeking true seclusion.
◷ Best time June to October and December to February
◎ 3 to 6 nights
☼ Divers and travellers seeking remote seclusion.
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Best timeJune to October and December to FebruaryDry season, ideal weather
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Ideal length3 to 6 nightsRecommended stay
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Best forDivers and travellers seeking remote seclusion.Nature, adventure and relaxation
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RegionPemba IslandZanzibar / Indian Ocean
Where to stay
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Climate & quick facts
When to go to Zanzibar
Tropical: driest and best June-October, with short rains in Nov-Dec. The heavy long rains (Mar-May) are best avoided.
Rainfall & temperature
Rainfall Avg high °C
JFMAMJJASOND
Best time to travelJune-October (dry season)
Indicative monthly averages. Sea temperature ranges 26-29°C; daytime highs 29-32°C.
Flight timeApprox. 4h from Johannesburg (via Dar es Salaam)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
LanguageSwahili & English
CurrencyTanzanian Shilling (TZS)
VisaVisa on arrival / e-visa (approx. US$50)
Best monthsJune-October (dry season)
Sea temperature26-29°C year-round
Overview
Pemba is Zanzibar’s lush, remote sister island, largely untouched and cloaked in clove plantations, with some of the finest and least-crowded diving in the Indian Ocean. It suits divers and travellers seeking true seclusion.
Why visit Pemba Island
Pemba is Zanzibar's lush, remote sister island, largely untouched and cloaked in clove plantations, with some of the finest and least-crowded diving in the Indian Ocean. It suits divers and travellers seeking true seclusion.
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World-class uncrowded diving
See memorable landscapes and wildlife.
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Lush clove-scented interior
Every route can feel different.
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True remote seclusion
Local expertise shapes the journey.
Best time to go
Your consultant will advise the best season based on your interests, dates and preferred route.
Dry seasonJune to October and December to February
Green seasonLush landscapes and fewer crowds
Travel noteMatched to lodge availability
How to get there
Reached by a short flight from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
FlightsMain gateway routing
ConnectionsDomestic or island transfers
TransfersPrivate or shared options
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