Zanzibar and Pemba Attractions

Zanzibar archipelago consists of the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba. The island of Zanzibar, also called Unguja, is a major holiday destination. Stone Town is located in the heart of Zanzibar and features old Arabian townhouses, narrow alleyways and a busy port.

Zanzibar has some of the best beaches in the world with varying sand and surf depending on what side of the island you are on.

Pemba is less visited than Zanzibar and this provides for a more laidback atmosphere. Around Pemba are many desert islands and some of the best scuba diving in the Indian Ocean. The main town on Pemba, Chake Chake is fairly modern with tourism in the early stages. From December to February, visitors can also watch traditional bullfighting; a sign from the days of Portuguese dominance in the 16th and 17th C.