Pemba Excursions

MISALI ISLAND

This is a full day snorkeling trip to Misali island. The tour will drive you toward the Wesha sea port. The boat is taken from Wesha sea port, an hour boat drive to reach the Misali island. Misali is a Marine Conservation Area characterized by unique marine and terrestrial ecosystems of remarkable species diversity. About 350 fish species and 40 generals of hard corals have been recorded. The 1 Km sq. of terrestrial area supports the endangered nesting turtles and the dense coastal thickets harbor populations of green monkeys, the endangered and endemic Pemba flying Fox, globally endangered coconut crabs and various species of birds.Economically Misali provides direct livelihood supports to about 11,400 people through fishing at Misali.

NGEZI FOREST TOUR

Ngezi forests is located about three kilometers from Konde village. The forest is true double canopy, with an upper layer of majestic mgulele (antiarus), mwavi rythrophloem), mtondoo (Alexandrian laurel) and mvule (milicia) trees towering up to 30 and 40 metres. From the junctions on their huge trunks grow tropical lianas and parasitical plants, whilst high up in the canopy, troupes of the Pemba velvet monkey bark and play. Visit of the forest is a half day trip that may be combined with Vuma Wimbi beach for relaxation and swimming. Located at about 7 kilometers from Ngezi forest. Vuma Wimbi is a perfect place for swimming and beach relaxation, specifically for its status of being a virgin and less crowded.

CHAKE CHAKE CITY TOURS

This is very interesting excursion, 2 hours much guided tour, which takes you to most historical sites in Chake Chake. You will visit Chake Chake town market (opened 1904), old fort with full information of the Pemba island, old fish market, the old harbor used to connect Ras Mkumbuu and Chake Chake town. Here you will be able to see and buy tropical fruits and spices. You will also feel the pulse of Pemba and hear different dialects being spoken by the people at the market.

FLYING FOX FOREST

The Kidike forest located at Kangagani is very famous for its flying foxes. The Pemba flying fox is a large fruit bat weighing from 400 to 650g. Its diet consists of the fruits and flowers of a number of plants. Primary and secondary forest, graveyards and mangroves provide roosting sites. The Pemba flying fox is very social and has been found in large colonies until recently. Studies in 1989 suggested a dramatic population decline, with fewer than 10 individuals being seen, and the species was considered to be on the brink of extinction.The flying foxes visit is interesting visit as you will be able to learn the history, the habits and feedings characteristics of the flying foxes during the trekking in the forest.

PEMBA BULL FIGHTING GAME

Tangagani is located about half an hour drive from either town of Chake Chake or Wete. It is a village for mostly famers and pastures but also its one among the places where the Portuguese leave their legacy. The game start 16h00 to 18h00, a very fascinating and enjoyable event. The players do not kill the bull but they just play with it after making it angry. Clients will be safe since they will be stand on the special platform (Jukwaa). This is the only place in East African Coast where one can see the bull fighting game. The reservation for bull fighting needs to be made at least a week before the game.

RAS MKUMBUU AND MKAMANDUME RUINS

The Ras Mkumbuu ruins are located in Wesha about 17 kilometers from Chake Chake town. The visit includes among others, visit of the dead mosque, the Mwanamwari grave, and other ruins. The dead mosque is said to have sunk into water. The Ras Mkumbuu visit may be combined with Mkamandume ruins located at about seven and half miles from the small town of Chake Chake. MKAMA NDUME ruled the whole Island of Pemba with his inhuman cruelty. Mkama Ndume is said to be a Persian Prince then the King of Pemba during the 15th century, until the arrival of the Portuguese who assassinated him. His real name was Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman.