We have two Pemba Island (Zanzibar) free night specials at Manta Resort offering great discounts for your honeymoon or family vacation - Stay 7, pay 5 and Stay 10, pay 7. The untouched coral reef surrounding the entire island makes Pemba one of the top dive sites in the world.

Pemba Island has been separated from the mainland and Zanzibar for decades, leaving an untouched and pristine island of great beauty and fertility. The mosaic of forests, swamps, mangroves, hidden beaches and lagoons is scattered with the ruins of mosques and tombs mostly reclaimed by the forest - sites that date back to Arab domination when Pemba Island was seized by the Sultan of Muscat (Oman) in the 17th century. He loved the Spice Islands and established his court in Zanzibar and ruled Muscat from there.

Pemba is still the world's major clove producer, around 70% of all cloves deriving from there, but now plays its more traditional role of being an Island Paradise with small inter-island trade.

How can such a beautiful place be so devoid of visitors? On an island with a population of 300,000 there are rarely more than a couple of dozen foreigners. It is as though the people of Pemba have a secret that they refuse to share. Traveling in Pemba is discovering untouched territory. Villagers are eager to talk to anyone that passes by and small children will give you their biggest and whitest smiles as they yell bye-bye when you pass them by. You will be called over in markets by the stallholders to sit you down to try their fruits, waiting patiently for your reaction.

Historically the huge traditional trading vessels, the dhows, followed the monsoons, down from the Arabian Peninsula to East Africa. Following the winds they transported cloves to India, textiles to the Arab countries and silver and wood back to the Spice Islands of Unguja and Pemba.

The Dhows have remained a constant throughout the history of Pemba. To this day they ply the run from Wete to Shimoni in Kenya and, when the winds are favourable they plough through to Northern Mozambique.

Pemba is a magical island. Unlike Unguja, Pemba is hilly. Gentle, undulating hills and deep verdant valleys are all covered with a dense cover of clove, coconut and mango plantations. A more fertile land is difficult to imagine.

The diving round Pemba is nothing else but breathtaking & the coral reefs are untouched which is why it is known as one of the top dive sites in the world.

Whether you are divers or not, Manta Island Resort will offer you the dream beach vacation or honeymoon.

Standard Rates 15/6/12 - 15/04/13:

Stay 7, Pay 5 Package 15/6/12 - 15/04/13: INCLUDES RETURN FLIGHTS FROM ZANZIBAR TO PEMBA AND LAUNDRY

Stay 10, Pay 7 Package 15/6/12 - 15/04/13: INCLUDES RETURN FLIGHTS FROM ZANZIBAR TO PEMBA AND LAUNDRY

Valid June 15th 2012 – April 15th 2013. “Stay 10 - Pay 7” and "Stay 7 -Pay 5" will NOT apply between 21 December 2012 and 6th January 2013.

Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks and fruit during the day.
Soft Drinks, Juices, Mineral water, Coffee/Tea, Cocktails, Wines, Beers, all alcoholic beverages.
1 Spa treatment at The Kipepeo Spa per person per day.
Kayaks from the beach.

Flights are also included on the Stay/Pay deals.

Not included:
Airport transfers. Cost for airport transfer is 40 USD per person, one way. Children accompanying adults are free.
Diving and marine activities and any excursions.

Flights and laundry are not included in the per night rate.

Accommodation rates are per room, quoted in US$
All accommodation rates are on All Inclusive Basis.
Children rates apply to children under 12 years sharing with adults.
Children over 12 years are charged adult rate.
Minimum age for children is 7 years.

Email us for more information on this Manta Resort (Pemba Island) Special or for your customized Zanzibar honeymoon.

Seafront Villas: Six newly built luxury Sea Front Villas. These air conditioned villas are spacious and private, with a centered king size bed and large en-suite bathroom. A secluded sun terrace faces a spectacular ocean sunset. All inclusive.

Superior Garden Rooms: Two pairs make up the four Superior Garden Rooms with views of the sea between the foliage. One pair has an interconnecting door - an excellent choice for families or larger groups. Air conditioned with a private makuti thatch-covered terrace. A king-size four-poster bed. The “Barazza” lounger can be used as a third bed, and a fourth single bed can be added on request. Hot and cold water showers in the en-suite bathroom. All inclusive.

Garden Rooms: The brand new cottages are nicely set in the gardens with wooden floors, mosquito net covered king size beds, lamu floored en-suite bath rooms, and a makuti-thatched verandah – all with views overlooking the Pemba channel. All Inclusive.



Pemba Diving:
The diving around Pemba is nothing else but breathtaking. The untouched coral reef surrounding the entire island makes Pemba one of the top dive sites in the world. Pemba is the perfect place for start your diving adventure. With one of the healthiest coral reef in the Indian Ocean, a water temperature averaging at 26ºC, and the best visibility of East Africa of 30-40 meters almost every day! In combination with these great water conditions Dive 360 Pemba Dive Center has everything you need, including a great training pool in two levels, professional dive instructors, and multilingual staff to help you with all your diving needs!

Book your Manta Resort (Pemba Island) Special now.