Mtambwe MkuuLocated just south of Wete, the join between both islands is visible at low tide. A dhow or canoe is needed to get across to Mtambwe from Wete harbour where uncommon pre-colonial minted silver coins have been found. Pujini RuinsThese ruins are located south east of Chake Chake, about 10km (6 miles) from town. The ramparts and ditches of the palace can be seen and inside archaeologists have discovered the remains of 3 other buildings, an underground shrine and plaster bas reliefs on the walls.
This attraction has a fascinating history going back to the 15th century during the reign of the reviled ruler Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman. Known as the “Milker of Men”, Rahman is remembered for his cruelty and punishing hard labour practices. There is another legend of a previous ruler who had two wives living in separate areas of the palace; they knew nothing of each other. Ngezi ForestNgezi is the last part of a huge indigenous forest that used to cover most of Pemba; it’s located in the most northern point of the island. The Pemba Flying Fox, a type of bat endemic to the island lives here. Ngezi is a protected area with an information office and has a number of attractions: a nature trail, stunning Vumawinbi beach in the east, Verani beach in the west and an interesting cave in the north called Pango ya Watoro. Ras Mkumbuu RuinsThe ruins of an ancient and reportedly powerful Swahili settlement dating back to the 11th century can be found north-west of Chake Chake on a peninsula. Visitors can see the remnants of a large mosque and “pillar tombs”, the most enjoyable way to see the ruins is by hired boat or on an arranged tour. Ras Kiuyu Forest ReserveFor an interesting day trip from Wete, visitors can see this forest at the tip of the Kiuyu Peninsula. It is smaller than Ngezi but nonetheless there is plenty of wildlife and rich vegetation to be seen. DivingPemba has many exciting dive sites around the island just waiting to be explored, here are some examples.
- Emerald Reef/Ras Miungani – has cooler currents for different kinds of coral and plants.
- Fundu Reef – good visibility, many types of fish and corals, good for a first dive.
- Kokota Reef – great for night dives due to shallow and calm conditions.
- Manta Point – one of the best sites, world-wide, to see Manta Rays and other marine life.
- Misali Island – incredible visibility! This is a wall dotted with small caves and ridges.
- Njao Gap – great wall-diving and corals with a profusion of Titan Triggerfish found here.
- S S Paraportiani – a wreck dive, the ship is located on the bed of a shallow lagoon.
FishingThe Pemba Channel is spectacular for fishing and a great variety of game fish can be found here including:
- Striped Marlin
- Black Marlin
- Blue Marlin
- Broadbill
- Sailfish
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Tiger Shark
- Mako Shark
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