Pemba island - all beaches

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About Pemba island

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent fine sandy beaches of Pemba island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Pemba island Best beaches

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Mbuyuni Beach
Mbuyuni Beach
Mbuyuni Beach
Good for Relax

Mbuyuni Beach

Kiuyu 5.4 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • White fine sand • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
Pemba Island Beach
Pemba Island Beach
Pemba Island Beach
Good for Relax

Pemba Island Beach

Kigomasha 1.4 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • No parking
4.1 Amenities index
Pemba Beach
Pemba Beach
Pemba Beach
Good for Relax

Pemba Beach

Kengeja 4.7 km
Very good
8.4
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • No parking
3.1 Amenities index
Verani Beach Lodge
Verani Beach Lodge
Verani Beach Lodge
Good for Relax

Verani Beach Lodge

Makangale 1.7 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
3.1 Amenities index
Fundu Lagoon
Fundu Lagoon
Fundu Lagoon
Good for Relax

Fundu Lagoon

Wambaa 1.8 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Large low tide • No parking
3.1 Amenities index
Vumawimbi Beach
Vumawimbi Beach
Vumawimbi Beach
Good for Relax

Vumawimbi Beach

Kigomasha 1.3 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Pemba island beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 7 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Pemba island.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Pemba island

Mbuyuni Beach

Mbuyuni Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Tanzania, Kiuyu 5.4 km
Pemba Island Beach

Pemba Island Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.4 km
Pemba Beach

Pemba Beach
8.4
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kengeja 4.7 km
Verani Beach Lodge

Verani Beach Lodge
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Makangale 1.7 km
Fundu Lagoon

Fundu Lagoon
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Wambaa 1.8 km
Vumawimbi Beach

Vumawimbi Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.3 km
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Sandy beaches in Pemba island

Mbuyuni Beach

Mbuyuni Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Tanzania, Kiuyu 5.4 km
Pemba Island Beach

Pemba Island Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.4 km
Pemba Beach

Pemba Beach
8.4
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kengeja 4.7 km
Verani Beach Lodge

Verani Beach Lodge
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Makangale 1.7 km
Fundu Lagoon

Fundu Lagoon
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Wambaa 1.8 km
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Beaches with shade in Pemba island

Mbuyuni Beach

Mbuyuni Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Tanzania, Kiuyu 5.4 km
Pemba Island Beach

Pemba Island Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.4 km
Pemba Beach

Pemba Beach
8.4
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kengeja 4.7 km
Verani Beach Lodge

Verani Beach Lodge
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Makangale 1.7 km
Fundu Lagoon

Fundu Lagoon
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Wambaa 1.8 km
Vumawimbi Beach

Vumawimbi Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.3 km
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Long beaches in Pemba island

Mbuyuni Beach

Mbuyuni Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Tanzania, Kiuyu 5.4 km
Pemba Island Beach

Pemba Island Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.4 km
Verani Beach Lodge

Verani Beach Lodge
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Makangale 1.7 km
Fundu Lagoon

Fundu Lagoon
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Wambaa 1.8 km
Vumawimbi Beach

Vumawimbi Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.3 km
Msuka Beach

Msuka Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Tanzania, Msuka 0.7 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Pemba island

Mbuyuni Beach

Mbuyuni Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Tanzania, Kiuyu 5.4 km
Verani Beach Lodge

Verani Beach Lodge
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Makangale 1.7 km
Fundu Lagoon

Fundu Lagoon
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Wambaa 1.8 km
Vumawimbi Beach

Vumawimbi Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.3 km
Msuka Beach

Msuka Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Tanzania, Msuka 0.7 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Pemba island

Mbuyuni Beach

Mbuyuni Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Tanzania, Kiuyu 5.4 km
Pemba Island Beach

Pemba Island Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.4 km
Pemba Beach

Pemba Beach
8.4
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kengeja 4.7 km
Verani Beach Lodge

Verani Beach Lodge
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Makangale 1.7 km
Fundu Lagoon

Fundu Lagoon
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Wambaa 1.8 km
Vumawimbi Beach

Vumawimbi Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.3 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Pemba island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of white color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 7 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 1 beach in the island have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Pemba island is less than 500 meters. 5 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 2 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Pemba island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Pemba island's beaches

Fundu Lagoon
10 Kai M

This beach is a hidden gem for personal growth. We stayed here for just three days, but left feeling incredibly energized and peaceful. The accommodations, food, staff, and overall atmosphere are all of the highest quality. We can't wait to return in the near future.

Mbuyuni Beach
10 Renata Kuznetsova

This island is a part of Tanzania, boasting breathtaking views and natural beauty.

Pemba Island Beach
10 Elias Montrose

This beach resort provided a unique and unforgettable experience with stunning views and comfortable rooms. The underwater room was particularly amazing, allowing me to snorkel and witness incredible marine life. The resort services and hospitality were exceptional, with inclusive meals, drinks, and activities. The Pemba Inland excursion was informative and enjoyable, while the Ngalawa sunset excursion and Sandbank excursion were both incredible. The fishing trip was a fun and educational experience. Overall, I am incredibly grateful to the staff for making this vacation so special.

Vumawimbi Beach
10 Jamal M. Ahmed

This is the best beach I have ever visited, completely free from crowds and pollution! It's perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape from everyday life!

Msuka Beach
10 Ferda Pikolíny, also known as Wolf The Grey.

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the island is March - air temperature during this time warms up to 31.8°C and water up to 29.6°C. The coldest month is July - air temperature drops to 27.8°C and water to 26.1°C. Air and water temperature allows you to relax comfortably in the island all year round, which is enjoyed by tourists and locals.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Pemba island? In total there are 7 beaches and the most popular is Mbuyuni Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Pemba island

Pemba Island Beach

Pemba Island Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.4 km
Msuka Beach

Msuka Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Tanzania, Msuka 0.7 km
Fundu Lagoon

Fundu Lagoon
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Tanzania, Wambaa 1.8 km
Vumawimbi Beach

Vumawimbi Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Tanzania, Kigomasha 1.3 km
Mbuyuni Beach

Mbuyuni Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Tanzania, Kiuyu 5.4 km
Verani Beach Lodge

Verani Beach Lodge
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tanzania, Makangale 1.7 km
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