Pemba Island sits 30 minutes north of Zanzibar as Tanzania's best-kept secret for underwater adventures and pristine marine experiences. This remote tropical island remained largely untouched by mass tourism, creating an authentic paradise where traditional clove farming meets world-class diving among some of the healthiest coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. The island became famous among serious divers for its dramatic underwater landscapes including vertical walls, pristine shallow reefs, and thrilling current dives that attract large pelagic species.
Pemba's claim to international fame comes from hosting the world's first underwater hotel room at The Manta Resort, where guests sleep surrounded by tropical fish in a floating room anchored off the coast. The island's remote location 50 kilometers north of Zanzibar means fewer visitors and completely unspoiled diving sites where you often have entire reefs to yourself. With startlingly blue waters so vibrant they seem almost impossible, Pemba offers the ultimate escape for travelers seeking authentic island experiences without crowds, combined with some of the most spectacular diving opportunities in East Africa.
