The waters and islets along the entire west coast of Pemba are officially protected as the Pemba Channel Conservation Area (PECCA). The aim is to benefit wildlife, natural resources and local people. All divers and snorkellers pay a small entry fee to access this area, usually included in the amount you pay the hotel or tour company organising your trip.
Pemba Channel Conservation Area
Pemba
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Misali Island
12.21 MILES
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Ngezi Forest Reserve
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Kidike Flying Fox Sanctuary
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14.06 MILES
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8.47 MILES
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11.98 MILES
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Nearby Pemba attractions
1. Flying Fox Colony
4 MILES
Hanging in trees just up from the port is a colony of Pemba flying foxes (a species of large bat usually found in forest areas). Despite their proximity…
2. Ras Mkumbuu Ruins
8.47 MILES
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3. Ngezi Forest Reserve
8.88 MILES
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4. Vumawimbi Beach
11.98 MILES
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5. Chwaka Ruins
12.17 MILES
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6. Misali Island
12.21 MILES
Surrounded by crystal waters and stunning coral reefs, Misali offers some of the best diving in East Africa, while snorkelling is spectacular and easily…
7. Tumbe Fish Market
12.35 MILES
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8. Umoja Children’s Park
13.19 MILES
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