Sightseeing
With its tropical coastline, Pemba has an awe-inspiring visual effect. Palm-fringed beaches bedazzle visitors with their sparkling, crystal clear waters teeming with colourful coral kingdoms.
With its sparkling turquoise waters and thrumming island culture, Pemba is the capital of the Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique. Stretching across the beautiful tropical shores of Pemba Bay, which is home to 362,000 people, the city captures the alluring magnificence of East Africa. Popular attractions include Wimbi Beach, Paquitequete and the nearby Quirimbas National Park.
Cheap flights to Pemba are now available for a limited period of time, so get ready to be captivated by this beautiful city. Pemba is home to Pemba International Airport (POL), which is a 10-minute drive from the city centre. Pemba International Airport serves a multitude of airlines, including South African Airways and LAM Airways. Non-stop flights to Pemba depart from Johannesburg and popular connecting flights depart from Cape Town. Flight duration from Johannesburg is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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With its tropical coastline, Pemba has an awe-inspiring visual effect. Palm-fringed beaches bedazzle visitors with their sparkling, crystal clear waters teeming with colourful coral kingdoms.
The love for music is evident amongst the people of Pemba. Traditional music festivals celebrating the diverse cultures of Mozambique take place throughout the year.
Pemba has interesting and flavourful cuisine of Portuguese origin. Try scrumptious dishes like a mussel pot with garlic white sauce, Bolo Polana, or spicy lobster curry.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | Mozambique |
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Currency | Mozambican Metical |
Exchange Rate | 1 ZAR = 5.22 MZN |
Language | Portuguese / English |
Hub Airport | Pemba International Airport (POL) |
Airline | LAM Mozambique Airlines |
Time Zone | GMT+2 |
Travel Adaptor | Type C |
Mozambique has a warm, tropical climate, which makes Pemba a great holiday destination. The dry season (May – November) is considered the best time to visit Pemba. It is the peak tourist season. Between June and September is also a great time to take a trip to this city. During this time, the inhabitants of the city adorn the streets with colourful attire and take part in live music and dance festivals. Even during the wet and cold season (June – October), the waters are calm and warm, and seldom drop below 24 degrees Celsius. The best thing about the winter season is that it is a great time for scuba diving. There are over 1200 species of sea life to explore, and the currents and winds are more peaceful.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low (°C) | 24°C | 24°C | 23°C | 23°C | 21°C | 19°C | 19°C | 20°C | 20°C | 22°C | 23°C | 24°C |
High (°C) | 31°C | 32°C | 31°C | 31°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 29°C | 30°C | 31°C | 31°C | 32°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 146 | 156 | 202 | 122 | 32 | 15 | 11 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 11 | 42 | 125 |
Pemba is the capital of the beautiful Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique.
Founded by the Portuguese in 1904, Pemba is renowned for its colonial architecture. But the main draw of this town will always be its crystal clear, tropical waters. Pemba is surrounded by exotic coral reefs of every form and colour, beautiful smaller islands, deep channels, and exotic white sandy beaches.
The city thrives on sea and nightlife, whilst breath-taking views from the skyline capture this alluring cove in all its magnificence. The off-shore coral reefs and wide selection of water sports has made Pemba a popular holiday destination. Mozambicans and beach-loving South Africans flock to Pemba’s coast for the diving, surfing, and affordable tropical beach lifestyle.
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