Introducing Pemba

The main draw of the sunny seaside town of Pemba is long Wimbi (also spelled Wimbe) beach, 5km down the coast. Kaskazini (272-20371; www.kaskazini.com; Pemba Beach Hotel, Ave Marginal, Wimbi Beach) has information on the town and the islands, and can organise dhow safaris on your behalf. CI Divers (272-20102; www.cidivers.com; Complexo Náutilus, Ave Marginal, Wimbi Beach) does diving.