Pemba is the capital of the Cabo Delgado Province in the north of Mozambique.
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Pemba is a port town located on the south side of the world's third-largest natural bay, with a population of around 100,000. It is the most important center in Northern Mozambique, with banks, patisseries, supermarkets 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. The history of the people of the Cabo Delgado province weaves throughout many centuries of African, Arab and Portuguese sailing, trading and settling. The town was founded by the Niassa Company in 1904 as Porto Amelia, after a queen of Portugal.
1 St. Paul's Cathedral (Catedral de São Paulo). Built in 1946. (updated Nov 2020) Ibo Island take you back in time The 1st Quirimbas Archipelago Island is Quipaco Island that is 20 km north of Pemba. Quirimbas National Park boundary is 13 km north of Pemba. AROUND PEMBA Slave Trade Fort at Ponta Romero Lighthouse: It is an open plan historical monument where slaves were auctioned off, and is also a look out point for incoming ships. Nacole Baobab – Located inside the bay at Pemba Dive & Bush Camp Resort. An eco-friendly nature estate with 3 types of mangrove estuaries, bird watching, a secluded sunset beach fire with savanna bush.
Snorkeling Have to get out to Pemba Dive Reef 100m in front of the dive shop on Wimbe Beach to get to the corals for a good snorkel. Marine life is absolutely amazing and with a bit of luck you will get the chance to swim with the dolphins. The coral reef on the Londo peninsula that closes the bay of Pemba also offers great possibilities for snorkeling. Jungle hiking in Ngezi forest. In Konde, take a motorbike to the park administration office, which is at the main road crossing the forest. Alternatively, sleep in one of the hotels along the coast and organize a hike there. You have to take a guide.
Mar e Sol, Wimbe Beach. Delicious fish and chips in spicy citrus sauce. Nautilus Pemba Restaurant Pemba Dolphin, Wimbe beach, ☏ +258-27-22-0937, +258-82-315-4830. Good seafood dishes. M100-250. Restaurante Discoteca Wimbe, Wimbe beach, ☏ +258-272-21440, +258-82-302-6100. Come here for a hot Mozambican atmosphere. 1 Restaurante 556, Old Town, ☏ +258-272-21487. 11AM to late. Great view of the bay and good ribs, beef, eisbein and chicken. Potbelly Restaurant, Nacole Bay at Pemba Dive & Bush Camp, ☏ +258 82 878 1903.
Raphael's Hotel Nautilus Beach Bar Big brother's bar Deirio wazir's bar Lanchonete Portao Do Wimbi ocean pub
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In Oct, Pemba typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 5 rainy days.
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