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6 days · Full board at Pemba Paradise

6 Days Pemba Island Beach Relaxation

Six days on Pemba at Pemba Paradise Beach Resort, with snorkelling, a day on Misali Island, a clove plantation visit and mangrove kayaking.

Duration 6 days
Sleeping Pemba Paradise Beach Resort, Makangale. Full board, all meals and drinks
From 2156

6 Days Pemba Island Beach Relaxation Overview

A six-day beach holiday on Pemba, the quieter island of the Zanzibar archipelago. Pemba has fewer hotels than Unguja, with coral reefs, clove plantations, mangroves and green farmland.

You stay five nights at Pemba Paradise Beach Resort in Makangale on the north coast, with guided trips on most days and free time at the beach and pool. The flights from Arusha to Pemba and from Pemba to Zanzibar are included, so it works well after a safari or a Kilimanjaro climb.

Highlights

  • Snorkelling: a guided half-day trip to Pemba's coral reefs.
  • Misali Island: snorkelling, a forest walk and a picnic lunch in a protected marine area.
  • Clove plantation: how cloves are grown, harvested and dried.
  • Mangrove kayaking: a guided paddle through a lagoon or mangrove channel.
  • Best suited for: couples, honeymooners, families and anyone after a quiet beach stay.
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
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200+ Tripadvisor reviews

What you can count on

All-in Meals and drinks included Five nights at Pemba Paradise on full board, with all meals and drinks.
4 Guided trips Snorkelling, Misali Island, a clove plantation tour and mangrove kayaking.
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

6 Days Pemba Island Beach Relaxation Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive on Pemba

Fly from Arusha to Pemba. Our local representative meets you at Pemba Airport and drives you to Pemba Paradise Beach Resort in Makangale on the north coast, through villages, coconut palms and farmland. Check in and spend the afternoon at the pool or on the beach. Flight: Arusha to Pemba Transfer: Pemba Airport to Pemba Paradise Beach Resort Accommodation: Pemba Paradise Beach Resort (full board) Meals: – / L / D

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Day 2

Snorkelling on Pemba's Coral Reefs

After breakfast, leave at about 09:00 for a guided snorkelling trip. Your guide chooses the site based on sea conditions, visibility, tides and how confident the group is in the water. Expect reef fish and coral; turtles and dolphins are sometimes seen in the area but cannot be promised. Back at the resort for lunch, and the afternoon is free. Tip: bring a rash vest, reef-safe sunscreen and a waterproof camera. Don't stand on coral or touch marine life. A guided dive can be arranged as an extra, depending on your experience and conditions. Start time: about 09:00 Duration: half day Accommodation: Pemba Paradise Beach Resort (full board) Meals: B / L / D

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Day 3

Free Day at the Resort

A day with nothing planned. Swim, use the pool, read on the beach or have a long lunch. Kayaking, paddleboarding and other water activities can be arranged at the resort, depending on availability, sea conditions and tides. Tip: ask the resort about the tides before a beach walk or water activity. The shoreline changes a lot between high and low tide. Start time: at your own time Accommodation: Pemba Paradise Beach Resort (full board) Meals: B / L / D

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Day 4

Misali Island Day Trip

After breakfast, leave at about 09:00 by boat for Misali Island off Pemba's west coast. Misali is a protected area with coral reefs, clear water, white-sand beaches and coastal forest. The departure point and crossing time depend on the sea that day. Snorkel with your guide, then spend time on the beach. If time allows, take a guided walk in the forest to learn about the island's ecology and history. Picnic lunch on the island before the boat back. Included: - Return boat transfer to Misali Island - Snorkelling equipment and local guide - Guided island walk - Picnic lunch and drinking water Tip: bring walking shoes as well as swimwear. Start time: about 09:00 Accommodation: Pemba Paradise Beach Resort (full board) Meals: B / L / D

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Day 5

Clove Plantation and Mangrove Kayaking

After breakfast, drive inland to a clove plantation. Pemba has grown cloves for centuries and the crop is still central to the island's economy. A local guide explains how cloves are grown, picked, dried and sold. Harvesting and drying are seasonal, so you may or may not see them on the day. In the afternoon, go on a guided kayak trip through a lagoon or mangrove channel, looking for coastal birds. The exact location depends on the tide and weather. Tip: wear clothes that can get wet and bring sun protection. Start time: morning, confirmed locally Accommodation: Pemba Paradise Beach Resort (full board) Meals: B / L / D

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Day 6

Departure

Breakfast at the resort, and time for a last swim or beach walk depending on your flight. The drive from Makangale to Pemba Airport at Wawi is about 60 km and takes 75 to 90 minutes. If your flight is late in the day, a stop at the market in Chake Chake, Pemba's main town, can be arranged, though it is not on the most direct route. Fly from Pemba to Zanzibar to connect with your onward flight. Pick up time: depending on your flight time Flight: Pemba to Zanzibar Accommodation: None Meals: B / – / –

Drive time75–90 minutes
DistanceAbout 60 km to the airport
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Price per person, by group size

Per person. The price depends on group size.

Group size Per person Note
1 traveller $3,042
2–3 travellers $2,206
4–5 travellers $2,175
6 or more $2,156

What is and is not included

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Included

  • 5 nights at Pemba Paradise Beach Resort
  • All meals and all beverages
  • Guided snorkelling
  • Kayak rental
  • Misali Island day trip
  • Pemba clove plantation tour
  • Laundry service
  • Airport transfers
  • Flight from Arusha to Pemba
  • Flight from Pemba to Zanzibar

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Safari add-ons
  • Visa
  • Any items of a personal nature
  • Zanzibar insurance

Reviews from our travellers

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A Memorable Safari - Thanks to the Wonderful Team at Ahsante Tours We had a fantastic experience with Ahsante Tours on our Tanzania safari. Everything was well organized, and the trip went smoothly from beginning to end. Holyfield Edwin, our main contact, deserves special recognition. He was warm, professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful, patiently answering all our questions both before the trip and while we were on safari. When I accidentally left my Kindle at Rafiki Retreat in Arusha, he went out of his way to arrange for it to be retrieved and sent to Kigali, our final destination. That kind of personal attention really stood out. Our guide and driver for nine days, Aston, was equally outstanding. He worked incredibly hard every day, was always patient and professional, and made us feel safe on the road. His knowledge of wildlife and ability to spot animals were impressive—we saw the Big Five multiple times! Most of all, we loved his genuine enthusiasm. He seemed just as excited about each sighting as we were, which made the experience even more enjoyable. He was also considerate and unobtrusive, allowing us to take in each moment at our own pace. The accommodations were generally three-star, and we enjoyed most of the bush camps and hotels along the way. Ahsante also coordinated our Rwanda extension to see the gorillas through Mist Safari, which was another wonderful experience. Brian K., our contact in Rwanda, was super responsive and easy to communicate with. All in all, we were very happy with Ahsante Tours. The team was reliable, thoughtful, and professional, and the personal touches made a real difference. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a Tanzania safari, especially if you value good communication, a knowledgeable guide, and a team that genuinely cares about your experience. Thank you, Ahsante Tours, for a trip filled with wonderful experiences and memories we will cherish for years to come!
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Trip of a lifetime! I went with Ahsante Tours via Explore on a trip to climb Kilimanjaro (Lemosho route) followed by safaris in Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. All the guides were very friendly and nice to talk to - I got along with all of them very well. For the Kilimanjaro climb, I was consistently impressed by how above and beyond all the staff went to make sure we had everything and we were comfortable. The level of care, service and concern for our health and safety was unmatched. For the safaris, our guide was very knowledgeable with what everything was and was amazing at spotting even the smallest animals in secretive hiding spots. I think this was the best trip of my life and I will always remember it incredibly fondly!
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Incredible An incredible experience with the best team of guides and porters we could have asked for. They made it fun, interesting and ensured we were safe and happy at all times. I cannot thank Mussa, Joshua , Michael , Juma , Uhuru and the rest of the team enough for the trip of a lifetime. Thank you 🙏
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10/10 review for a great company Uk - Scotland based review. This is my second time using Ahsante tours and they can’t be faulted. I booked Kilimanjaro in 2025 with them and they were brilliant from the first initial contact. They planned out the trip according to my dates etc and were in communication throughout until I arrived. I used them again this year to book a safari trip for my partners birthday. Again, from initial contact their communication was excellent. I provided them with how I’d like my trip to look and executed it to perfection. We stayed with a Masai tribe before starting safari trip and this was a 10/10 experience. Would recommend. We thereafter visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara and then Serengeti for safari game drives. An experience that will last a life time that was made possible by using Ashante Tours. All accommodation we stayed in was clean, staff all friendly, food was good, all packed lunches provided for game drives and they were good as well. We had a safari guide Godwin, who was with us for 6 days. He was so friendly, so knowledgeable and just an overall really nice guy. Couldn’t have picked a better guide myself. The Weru Weru lodges, where you stay when booking with Ahsante is clean, good food and staff very friendly (both times). Would recommend anyone looking to book a trip to climb Kilimanjaro or safaris to book through Ahsante tours. Both times zero complaints. If I was to return to Tanzania I will use again. Ahsante to all - Ahsante Tour staff 👏🏻
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They didn’t just get us to the summit — they got us through Kilimanjaro I don’t think you fully understand the importance of choosing the right Kilimanjaro team until you are actually on that mountain. We climbed with Ahsante Tours in September 2026, and there are moments from those days that I will genuinely never forget. Kilimanjaro tests you in ways that go far beyond physical fitness. There are long days, altitude, exhaustion, freezing temperatures, moments of complete awe and moments when your mind and body simply do not want to cooperate anymore. And during those moments, the people around you become incredibly important. Our Ahsante team were exceptional. The guides knew when to push us, when to slow us down, when we needed encouragement and when we simply needed someone beside us. The porters were absolute heroes. Watching how hard this team works while still greeting us with warmth, humour and encouragement every day gave me an entirely new level of respect for what goes into getting someone up Kilimanjaro. Summit night is where I understood it most. By that point, this wasn’t a holiday or even just a trek anymore. It was mental, physical and emotional. There were moments when reaching Uhuru Peak felt impossibly far away, but our team never stopped believing that we could get there. And we did. I stood at Uhuru Peak knowing that although my legs had carried me there, I absolutely had not got there alone. The organisation, food, camps and logistics were all handled extremely well, but what separates a good Kilimanjaro company from an unforgettable one is the people. These are the people who see you exhausted, cold, emotional and completely stripped of your usual comforts — and somehow keep you moving forward. To everyone at Ahsante who carried, cooked, guided, encouraged, laughed with us and quite literally walked this journey with us: asante sana. Kilimanjaro gave me one of the hardest and most extraordinary experiences of my life, and I will always be grateful that Ahsante Tours was part of it. Five stars, without hesitation. ❤️
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Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro My Kilimanjaro Experience with Ahsante Tours 🏔️ Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was something I wanted to do for the adventure, but the experience turned out to mean so much more than I expected. From the beginning, Ahsante Tours made the process smooth and well organised. The communication before the climb, the arrangements, and the preparation all gave me confidence going into the journey. The climb itself was challenging—physically. But having a supportive and experienced team around me made a huge difference. The guides were encouraging throughout the entire climb, constantly checking on us, reminding us to take it *pole pole*, and making sure we were comfortable and safe. The porters were equally incredible. Seeing how much they carried and how hard they worked every day gave me an entirely different appreciation for the people behind the climb. Summit night was by far the toughest part. It was cold, dark, exhausting and mentally challenging, but every step brought me closer to the goal. Finally reaching Uhuru Peak at **5,895 metres** was a feeling I honestly cannot put into words. After all the preparation, tiredness, doubts and long days, standing at the summit and knowing **I DID IT** was unforgettable. But what I loved most about this experience is that Kilimanjaro taught me things beyond climbing a mountain. It taught me to appreciate my comfort at home, to trust my body, to keep moving at my own pace, and to understand that sometimes you are capable of much more than you think. I am genuinely grateful to the entire Ahsante Tours team for being part of such an important experience for me. From the first step to the final descent, their support contributed greatly to making this journey memorable. Thank you, Ahsante Tours, for an unforgettable Kilimanjaro experience.
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Unforgettable trip (in a good way) I joined an Ahsante group climbing the Kilimanjaro Machame route. Ascending isn’t easy, but the Ahsante team worked hard to maximise the chances of a successful ascent. Out of our group, nearly all managed to get to the top (something that isn’t usual). The guides were superb - supportive, very experienced and very friendly. Our team contained a medical doctor who was very reassuring and who was conducting research on the effects of altitude on the body. The Ahsante team are very welcoming, experienced and knowledgeable. The friendliness of the group, the stunning scenery and the Ahsante team made this an unforgettable trip.
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Life long memories. Our experience was split into two parts. Firstly, the Ahsante team got me and my friend to Uhuru Peak. Nine days, Northern Circuit - absolutely amazing. Professional, supportive and fun; we could not have asked for more. After the climb, Ahsante got four of us from Weru Weru River Lodge to Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Central/Northern Serengeti. Knowledgeable guides, great camps - saw the Great Migration over the Mara River, lions, rhino, cheetah, elephant, zebra, crocodile, hippo, giraffe. Life long memories.
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Safari-tastic! 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 else is there to see on Pemba?
Ngezi Forest Reserve (home of the endemic Pemba flying fox), Vumawimbi Beach in the north, the market and harbour at Chake Chake, and the Kigomasha sandbank by boat at low tide. We can add any of these on request.
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.
Awards and certifications

Awards and recognition

Tanzania Tourist Board — Licensed Tour Operator
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2020 - 2026
Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
Best Tour Operator for Mawenzi Peak Technical Climbs
Tanzania's Leading Tour Operator: Nominee for 5 years in a row since 2019 to 2023 & 2026

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