Zanzibar is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean belonging to Tanzania. It consists primarily of two large islands: Unguja (often referred to simply as Zanzibar) and Pemba, as well as numerous smaller islands. Its capital, Zanzibar City, is home to the historic district of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pemba, often overshadowed by Zanzibar’s main island (Unguja), is Tanzania’s true hidden gem for many travelers. It’s the second largest island in the Zanzibar archipelago, located about 50 km north of Unguja and about 80 km from the Tanzanian coast. Compared to the more touristy Zanzibar, Pemba is wild, authentic, and significantly less commercialized.

Zanzibar is famous for its white sand and turquoise waters and is known as the „Spice Island.” Here, you can visit plantations where cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, cloves, and nutmeg are grown.