Pemba Misali Beach

Pemba


Out amid the mangroves, 7km from Chake Chake and reached by an impressively long jetty, this resort has functional rooms in a row of bungalows on a small white-sand beach. On a small pier, the restaurant serves international and local food (mains Tsh8000 to Tsh16,000), with a great view over the water towards the eponymous Misali Island in the distance.

Diving, snorkelling and canoe trips can be arranged.


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