Pemba Island

Pemba is a Tanzanian island in the Indian Ocean, part of the Zanzibar Archipelago. It is renowned as a premier global destination for clove production, earning its nickname as the “Spice Island.” Lush with mangrove forests and surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, it offers exceptional diving and a quieter, more rustic atmosphere than its sister island, Unguja. The island is also steeped in local culture and known for its history of traditional medicine and spiritual practices.