Day 1: Zanzibar to Pemba Island - Arrival & Orientation

Morning flight from Zanzibar to Pemba Airport (30 minutes) aboard a small charter plane. Meet your guide for the scenic 1-hour transfer to your eco-lodge on the island's western coast, passing through clove plantations and traditional villages.

Check into your cliffside bungalow at Fundu Lagoon or Manta Resort, featuring panoramic ocean views and open-air bathrooms. After lunch, take a guided walk through the surrounding coastal forest to spot:

• Pemba's endemic flying foxes (giant fruit bats)
• Over 50 species of tropical birds
• Traditional ngalawa outrigger canoes

Sunset cocktails at the lodge's beach bar followed by a seafood dinner featuring Pemba's famous octopus curry and coconut rice.

Day 2: Misali Island Marine Adventure

Full-day excursion to Misali Island Marine Conservation Area (Pemba's diving crown jewel). Board a traditional dhow for the 45-minute sail to this uninhabited island surrounded by:

• Over 300 fish species in crystal-clear waters
• 42 types of coral (including rare black coral)
• Dolphin frequenting areas (especially May-November)

Choose your adventure:

• Divers: Explore the Pemba Channel's walls (30m+ visibility) with sites like "The Zoo" or "Shark Point"
• Snorkelers: Drift along vibrant shallow reefs teeming with parrotfish and turtles
• Land Lovers: Walk the island's nature trails and visit pirate caves

Beach barbecue lunch under the casuarina trees. Afternoon return with time to relax at the lodge's infinity pool overlooking the channel.

Day 3: Spice Tour & Ngezi Forest Exploration

Morning visit to a working clove plantation (Pemba produces 70% of the world's cloves). Participate in:

• Spice harvesting demonstrations
• Traditional distillation of clove oil
• Tasting of exotic fruits (jackfruit, breadfruit, Pemba mangoes)

Afternoon guided walk through Ngezi Forest Reserve, Pemba's last remaining primary forest:

• Spot the endemic Pemba scops owl and green pigeon
• Learn about medicinal plants from local guides
• Visit the giant "Big Tree" (400+ year old mvule tree)

Evening cultural performance featuring Pemba taarab music and ngoma drumming at a nearby village.

Day 4: Kigomasha Peninsula & Underwater Room

Morning boat trip to the remote Kigomasha Peninsula for:

• Kayaking through mangrove channels
• Stand-up paddleboarding in sheltered bays
• Visiting a sea turtle monitoring project (seasonal)

Afternoon at leisure with optional activities:

• Diving: Night dive at "Magic Wall" (advanced)
• Wellness: Ayurvedic spa treatment with local seaweed
• Unique Stay: Upgrade to Manta Resort's famous Underwater Room (additional cost)

Farewell beach dinner with lantern lighting ceremony.

Day 5: Sunrise Dhow Cruise - Departure

Early morning sunrise dhow cruise along Pemba's western cliffs with coffee and fresh fruit. Watch local fishermen hand-line for tuna as the island awakens.

Return to the lodge for breakfast before transferring to Pemba Airport. Choose your onward journey:

• Fly to Zanzibar: Connect to international flights (recommended 3+ hour layover)
• Continue to Mafia Island: For extended marine adventures (seasonal flights)

Depart with memories of Pemba's untouched beauty and the warm hospitality of its people - a true hidden gem of the Indian Ocean.