Mkoani Attractions

Mkoani is the main seaport at Pemba Island, located in the southern portion of the island. Many ferries travel from Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. Mkoani makes an ideal base for visitors traveling to the southern and central parts of Pemba Island.

The town of Mkoani overlooks a wide bay and fishermen load their carts from a shallow beach on each side of the landing.

The Ibizi Mosque has an impressive carved door and the local bakery prepares bread in traditional ovens that can be viewed by passersby.