Things to Do in Pemba

Covered market with fresh produce, spices, dried fish, and handmade crafts. The noise and colour are intense but genuine.

🕐 Daily 6am–5pm

💡 Arrive by 7am for the best selection. No haggling needed on bulk cashews—fixed prices are fair.

Self-guided walk through the neighbourhood near the airport, where local artists have painted murals on walls. About 20 large pieces.

🕐 Best viewed during daylight hours

💡 Ask at the small café on Rua Principal for a hand-drawn map. The art changes every few months.

The main seafront promenade along the bay, with benches, palm trees, and views of fishing dhows. Best at low tide when locals collect shellfish.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Go at 5pm for the sunset. Street vendors sell grilled cashews for 50 meticais a bag.

Short uphill walk to a rocky outcrop overlooking the entire bay and the Indian Ocean. A rough path but the panorama is worth it.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Wear sturdy shoes—the trail is loose gravel. Best light is early morning before 9am.

Old colonial-era bridge over the Muaguide River, now used only by pedestrians and bicycles. Overgrown but photogenic, with river views and mangroves.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Take a chapa (shared taxi) from the market for 20 meticais. Come with insect repellent—mosquitoes swarm at dusk.