5 days · Includes a night in the Underwater Room

5 Days Pemba Island Honeymoon: The Manta Resort

Five days for couples at The Manta Resort in north Pemba, ending with a night in the resort's Underwater Room, about four metres below the surface.

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5 Days Pemba Island Honeymoon Overview

A honeymoon on Pemba, the quieter island of the Zanzibar archipelago, with clove plantations, forest and few other visitors. You stay at The Manta Resort on the north coast of the island, beside the Pemba Channel.

The first three nights are in a Garden Room. The days include guided snorkelling, kayaking, a clove plantation tour, a sunset sail on a ngalawa (a wooden outrigger canoe) and a trip to Misali Island. On the fourth night you move to the Underwater Room, a floating room about 250 metres offshore with a bedroom around four metres below the surface and windows onto the reef.

All meals and drinks are included, along with one wellness treatment per person per day and the flights from Arusha to Pemba and from Pemba to Zanzibar.

Highlights

Underwater Room: one night in a bedroom below the sea, with lit windows onto the reef after dark.
Misali Island: snorkelling and a guided walk in a protected marine area.
Ngalawa sunset sail: a traditional outrigger canoe and a lighthouse walk.
Clove plantation: how cloves are grown, harvested and dried on Pemba.
Daily treatment: one wellness treatment each per day.

Best months December to March and June to October

Start point Arusha (flight to Pemba included)

Ends at Pemba Airport (flight to Zanzibar included)

Why travel with us

Why choose Ahsante Tours

Every island trip is planned by our own team in Moshi and can be added to a safari or a climb as one booking.

20+ Years operating from Moshi

5.0 Tripadvisor rating

200+ Tripadvisor reviews

What you can count on

All-in Meals and drinks included All meals and beverages at The Manta Resort, plus laundry.

1 Night underwater Your last night is in the Underwater Room, about 250 m offshore.

2 Flights included Arusha to Pemba, and Pemba to Zanzibar for your connecting flight.

24/7 Support on the road Our team is reachable throughout your trip.

Day by day

5 Days Pemba Island Honeymoon Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive on Pemba and Settle In

Fly from Arusha to Pemba. You are met at Pemba Airport and driven to The Manta Resort on the north coast, past coconut palms, farms and small villages. The afternoon is free. Depending on your arrival time, have lunch, swim or watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean. Dinner at the resort uses fresh local produce and seafood. Flight: Arusha to Pemba Transfer: Pemba Airport to The Manta Resort Accommodation: The Manta Resort, Garden Room Meals: – / L / D

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Day 2

Snorkelling and Kayaking

After breakfast, join the resort's guided snorkelling trip. A local guide takes you to the reef to see coral and reef fish in the Pemba Channel. The afternoon is unplanned. Take a kayak out along the coast when the tide and sea allow, book your wellness treatment, or spend the time on the beach. Tip: ask the guide about the best time to snorkel. Visibility changes with the tide, weather and season. Activities: guided snorkelling, kayaking Accommodation: The Manta Resort, Garden Room Meals: B / L / D

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Day 3

Clove Plantation and Sunset Ngalawa Sail

In the morning, go inland with a local guide to a clove plantation. Pemba has grown cloves for a long time, and you learn how the buds are picked, dried and sold. Depending on the season, you may also see other spices and tropical crops. Back at the resort, rest or have a treatment. In the late afternoon, sail out on a ngalawa, a traditional wooden outrigger canoe, to watch the sunset, and walk to the lighthouse. Activities: guided clove plantation tour, sunset ngalawa sail, lighthouse walk Accommodation: The Manta Resort, Garden Room Meals: B / L / D

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Day 4

Misali Island and a Night in the Underwater Room

After breakfast, take a boat to Misali Island, a protected marine area off Pemba's west coast. Snorkel over coral with your guide, spend time on the beach and take a short guided walk to learn about the island's ecology and conservation. Return to the resort, then transfer by boat to the Underwater Room, about 250 metres offshore. It has a lounge and roof deck above the water and a bedroom below, with windows on all sides. After dark, underwater lights show the fish and other marine life around the room. Dinner is served at the room. Activities: Misali Island boat trip, snorkelling, beach time Accommodation: The Manta Resort, Underwater Room Meals: B / L / D

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Day 5

Morning Underwater and Departure

Wake up below the surface and watch the reef as the light comes into the water. Have breakfast on the deck, then take the boat back to the main resort to collect your luggage. Transfer to Pemba Airport for the flight to Zanzibar, where you connect with your flight home. Transfer: boat to the main resort, then road to Pemba Airport Flight: Pemba to Zanzibar Accommodation: None Meals: B / – / –

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Price per person, by group size

Per person, based on 2 people sharing.

Group size Per person Note

Per person (2 sharing) $4,321

What is and is not included

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Included

4 nights at The Manta Resort
All meals and all beverages
Guided snorkelling
Sunset ngalawa sail and lighthouse walk
One wellness treatment per person per day
Misali Island day trip
Laundry service
Airport transfers
Flight from Arusha to Pemba
Flight from Pemba to Zanzibar

Not included

International flights
Tips
Travel insurance
Visa
Any items of a personal nature
Zanzibar insurance
Diving
Excursions not mentioned

Reviews from our travellers

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Our 5 day Safari was amazing (if a little too long!) We saw such a great variety of animal life , and our drivers/ guides Godwin and Derek were very knowledgeable and could answer pretty much every question we asked, adding more information where they could. Godwin is a very skilled driver ( Derek is still training so not allowed to drive with customers) and handled those bumpy roads well. It was also great that he had car mechanic knowledge to sort out a few problems with our jeep along the way. They are both very professional but also friendly and we really enjoyed our time with them!

Frequently asked questions

What is the Underwater Room?

A floating room moored about 250 metres off The Manta Resort. It has a lounge and roof deck above the water and a bedroom about four metres below the surface, with windows looking onto the reef.

How do I get to Pemba?

The flight from Arusha to Pemba is included in the price, as is the flight from Pemba to Zanzibar at the end, where you connect with your international flight.

Is Pemba different from Zanzibar's main island?

Yes. Pemba is greener and hillier, with clove plantations, mangroves and far fewer hotels. It is quieter than Unguja and is known for snorkelling and diving.

Can I add this to a safari or a Kilimanjaro climb?

Yes. Most guests come to Pemba after a safari or climb. We price the whole trip as one booking.

What is the best time to visit Pemba?

The dry seasons, December to March and June to October, are the best months. The long rains usually fall from April to May.

Do I need a visa?

Pemba is part of Tanzania, so the same visa rules apply. Most travellers need a Tanzanian visa, which can be obtained online or on arrival.

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