Pemba is an historic town, steeped in colonial and trading history, while old colonial Portuguese architecture blends with Arabic and more modern structures which define Pemba.
The Pemba area has become one of Mozambique's premier tourist destinations and is undoubtedly one of the country's top scuba diving destinations, with a promise of spectacular coral reefs and undiscovered dive sites. Pemba is also a renowned fishing spot, easily rated as one of the best in the world for big game species.
Pemba is the closest town and airport to a number of breathtaking hotels and attractions in the Cabo Delgado Province, a place rich in indigenous forests, fishing and farming. Pemba is also the closest town and launching pad to 32 beautiful untouched Quirimbas Archipelago Islands.
The modern port, international airport, world-class hotels and restaurants, and network of newly repaired roads, historic charm and colonial architecture of the old city, makes this place fascinating and vibrant.

As a reminder of Pemba’s history of trading and fishing, the coastline is plied by hundreds of lateen-rigged dhows. In Pemba Town there is an authentic market, or Souk, which sells everything from spices, clothing, arts, crafts, to traditional silverware can be found - a collectors delight!

Seemingly forgotten by time - Pemba is a renowned diving destination, the St Lazarus Banks provide superb game fishing opportunities and there are many pristine white beaches on which to while away warm days. Typical of this lazy African region, magnificent baobab trees meet the coast and traditional palm roofed houses dot the coastline.

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