Pemba Region

Size & Location: Northern Mozambique
When to visit: Year Round
Climate: Tropical humid
Rainfall: Unavailable
Altitude: Sea Level

INFORMATION:

Pemba, formerly known as Porto Amelia, is the colorful capital of Cabo Delgado Province. The city lies on the south shore of Pemba Bay, the third largest bay in the world. The modern port, the international airport, world-class hotels and restaurants, and a network of newly-repaired roads combine with the historic charm and colonial architecture of the old city to give a fascinating and vibrant destination situated on this stretch of Mozambican coast. It is the most important center in Northern Mozambique, with banks, supermarkets, patisseries, and restaurants, though it retains a rundown feel with its potholed streets. The town was built over rolling hills, and most people live in wooden huts set amongst the numerous thick baobab trees.

Pemba is also renowned as being a prime destination for diving enthusiasts as the coral reef lies close to the shore. The abundant fishing waters at St Lazarus Banks are also within easy reach. There are many pure, white beaches along the coast, including the noted Wimbe beach. Pemba has increasingly become a tourist destination, particularly for upper-middle class Mozambicans and South Africans, and international flights and new facilities are emerging steadily.

The history of the people of the Cabo Delgado province weaves throughout many centuries of African, Arab and Portuguese sailing, trading and settling.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS:

» Idyllic beaches
» Untouched coral reefs
» Third largest, natural bay in the world
» Historical city
» Beautiful Wimbe Beach

ACCOMMODATION AND SAFARIS THAT INCORPORATES PEMBA REGION
GAME AND SAFARI LODGES	SAFARIS AND TOURS
IBO ISLAND LODGE
MEDJUMBE ISLAND RESORT
MATEMO ISLAND RESORT
PEMBA BEACH HOTEL
LONDO LODGE
LUGENDA BUSH CAMP
QUILALEA ISLAND RESORT