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Package ID: 1780 |
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| 8 Day Pemba Beach Holiday |
Spend your days on the long white unpopulated beaches of the Pemba Coast. Explore the area by foot, by kayak, with fins and snorkel or by scuba gear, either way you will not be disappointed.
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Itinerary Highlights:
Pemba Coast Pemba Beach Hotel
7 nights luxury boutique hotel accommodation at Pemba Beach Hotel, with en-suite facilities
Return flights from Pemba to Johannesburg International
Amazing Long white untouched beaches
Warm Tropical Waters
Wide variety of complimentary activities including Wind Surfing, Kayaking, Kite-Flying and Catamaran Sailing
Several optional activities: Snorkeling, Sunset Dhow Trips, Cultural Tours, jet skis and skiing
Breakfasts & Dinners daily
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Day 1: Johannesburg to Pemba, Quirimbas Archipelago
On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport (O.R. Tambo International) you will be met by a one of our representatives, who will assist you while you book on to your 3 hour connecting flight to Pemba on the warm tropical coast of Mozambique.
Pemba Bay is the third largest bay in the world and home to a number of breathtaking attractions including the beautifully untouched Quirimbas Archipelago, consisting of 37 islands. The scenery is breathtakingly rustic and gives you a feeling of being lost in a place forgotten by time where traditional palm leafed houses are nestled in between thick stands of baobabs that slowly meander to the emerald blue seas, while the coastline is dotted by hundreds of dhow sailing boats, remnants of a bygone era influenced by Arabic settlers.
The Pemba coastline is fast becoming one of Mozambiques premier tourist destinations, with many undiscovered areas now opening up to the intrepid diver who dares to explore. There are 37 diveable Islands, some of which have not been fully explored. The waters are abundant with an extensive variety of hard and soft coral, a vast array of marine plants, countless different types of crustacean, a legion of fish species, great variety of marine invertebrates, 4 species of dolphin and 4 species marine turtles, while it is also not unusual to spot the rare Sunfish (known as Moonfish in Europe). Humpback whales are regularly sighted between August and October and Whale Sharks become extremely common between April and July. The water temperature is 30°C in summer and 26°C during winter, with visibility never below 12 metres, giving you an awesome all year round diving experience.
On arrival in Pemba, you will be met your Hotel representative, who will escort you to the Pemba Beach Hotel, your overnight accommodation for the next 4 nights.
Check into your Luxury Hotel, relax and enjoy.
Day 2 - 7: Pemba Beach Hotel, Pemba Bay
Pemba Beach Hotel and Spa is the gateway to the romantic Quirimbas Archipelago on the northern coastline of Mozambique. It is a world-class destination where Swahili East Africa meets Arabia in a sweeping compilation of Arabian-inspired buildings, colonnades, turrets and archways. The Hotel, offers 102 rooms all with sea views and individual balconies, providing a truly sumptuous rendition of Mozambique east coast living. The Indian Ocean glitters beyond manicured lawns, whilst inside your room you are cosseted in a haven of rich furnishings, Persian rugs and marble-clad bathrooms.
The northern Mozambican coastline around Pemba boasts an astounding diversity of marine species, with Moray Eels, Stingrays, Barracuda, Kingfish and other pelagic game fish to be seen whilst diving here in Quirimba tropical waters that hover between 26 and 30 degrees. Dolphins are frequently encountered, and Leatherback, Loggerhead and Green turtles are often seen in the water, whilst humpback whales can be sighted offshore between August and October. At least 11 dive sites are accessible from Pemba, six of which are situated no more than a 20-minute boat ride away.
Whether you are a novice or experienced diver, we, at Pemba Beach Hotel and Spa, will help you experience the magic of scuba diving in Mozambique. We offer a range of diving courses, such as Discover Scuba, Open Water and Advanced Open Water. Our experienced diving instructor co-ordinates the diving courses and plans every diving trip, taking care of all the details. We use PADI Instructors and Dive Masters as a minimum standard and do not conduct technical or deep-water dives that warrant a chamber.
A wide range of activities enable guests to delight in the Mozambique ocean environment off Pemba and our modern Activities Centre, situated at Clube Naval, provides all the water sport equipment you may need. The Hotel offers windsurfing, water skiing, wake and knee boarding, as well as sailing (Hobie Cat, Laser or Gypsy Sailing Dinghy) from the nearby marina. Pemba's colourful marine life can be explored on snorkelling excursions to stunning tropical reefs nearby, where dolphins, marine turtles and other marine life can be seen. Guided and unguided snorkelling is available, with up-to-date equipment supplied by the Activities Centre. We also provide a range of kayaks for guests to enjoy self-guided kayaking excursions around the Pemba marina or across the bay to Wimbe Beach. After an activity-filled day, sunset cruises along the stunning Quirimba coast and around Pemba Bay provide the ultimate form of relaxation. Fitness enthusiasts can sweat it out in the well-equipped gym or on the floodlit tennis courts.
At night, you will enjoy the Mozambique tropical heat as you drift from the Niassa Bar, with its wildlife trophies evoking past hunting days, to the Quirimbas Restaurant where leading chefs sculpt a blend of international and local cuisine, with local Mozambique seafood in abundance.
Day 8: Pemba Beach Hotel, Pemba Bay
All this come to an end, and unfortunately, this is your final morning. After breakfast and some last minute sightseeing, you will be escorted back to Pemba by mean of your own private fixed winged aeroplane.
You will then have time to do some final curio shopping in the Pemba markets, where we are sure you will pick up a few fantastic bargains.
You then board your onward flight to Johannesburg International Airport (O.R. Tambo International).
(Tour Ends: 18:00)
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What Is Included:
4 star luxury accommodation, with en-suite facilities
Local Flights from Johannesburg to your Lodge
All air, boat and ground transfers
Breakfast and Dinner Daily
Complimentary Activities
What Is Not Included:
Long Haul International Flights
PADI Dive Course or Dive Refresher Courses
Optional Activities and Excursions
Drinks & refreshments
Tips for porters and restaurants
Telephone calls, laundry & other incidental personal expenditure
All Nature Reserve fees where applicable
Visa fees, where these apply
Airport departure taxes, where these apply
Important Notice
All activities are subject to prevailing weather conditions
We are able to organize PADI Certified Beginner Diving Courses and Refresher Diving Courses on requests
All guests will have to provide Proof of their Diving Qualifications and complete a Medical Assessment in order to take part in the diving excursions.
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