Pemba Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Tanzania
About Pemba Island
Though very much overshadowed by the larger and far more popular Zanzibar to the south, Pemba is an extraordinary destination for its natural beauty (during the Omani Sultanate period it was referred to as "The Green Island") and relatively undisturbed authentic Swahili culture. There is very little tourism infrastructure here, and apart from a few lodges on the north end of the island there are no accommodations geared towards foreign travellers. Refreshingly this all means there are almost no touts and tourist traps like the multitude to be found on Zanzibar, making it the perfect destination for genuine cultural exploration. The island overall is conservative in its culture and adherence to Islam, hence it is recommended to dress modestly when in public and be respectful of local custom
Pemba Island Travel Guide Sections
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