Unguja and Pemba are the main Islands of a legendary archipelago in the Indian Ocean‚ 35 km off the coast of mainland Tanzania‚ just six degrees south of the Equator. Unguja and Pemba forms Zanzibar, it is actually an archipelago, a group of islands and many islets.

Unguja is the main Island, which many people referred and call it direct Zanzibar. The largest and most populated island of the Zanzibar archipelago. Unguja has about 85 kilometres (53 miles) long (South to North) and 30 kilometres (19 miles) wide (West to East Coast) at its widest, with an overall area of about 1,666 square kilometres (643 square miles). Unguja Island located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of the second largest island of the archipelago, Pemba. Unguja and mainland Tanzania are separated by the Zanzibar Channel. The capital of Unguja is Zanzibar City.

Unguja is surrounded by a number of smaller islands and islets, with only two of them, Tumbatu and Uzi, being inhabited. Other minor islands around Unguja include Bawe, Chapwani, Changuu (Prison Island), Chumbe, Kizingo, Kwale, Latham, Mautani, Miwi, Mnemba, Mwana wa Mwana, Nianembe, Popo, Pungume, and Ukanga. Unguja has the most developed tourism industry than Pemba.

Pemba Island is the second largest island of the archipelago, it is situated about 50 kilometres (31 mi) to the north of Unguja Island. Pemba has fully of Natural beauty and rich of culture heritage. Pemba has many beautiful beaches and coral reefs, is home to several dive sites, with steep drop-offs, untouched coral, and very abundant marine life.  A great place for Diving and Snorkeling. The island has many historical sites and ruins to explore.

Pemba is surrounded by a large number of smaller islands and islets than Unguja, also has many islands being inhabited among them are Fundo, Kiweni, Kojani, Makoongwe and Panza Island, the other islets are Njao, Kashani, Kokota, Funzi, Uvinje, Misali, Matumbini, Kiweni, Kwata, Mwangi, Yombi and Vikunguni.

The most important towns in Pemba are Chake-Chake (the capital), Mkoani, and Wete, which is the largest city. The centrally located Chake-Chake is perched on a mound with a view to the west on a bay and the tiny Misali Island, where the tides determine when a dhow can enter the local harbour.

Pemba Island was a part of Shirazi Sultanate, the Portuguese colony, the Oman Sultanate, and the British Empire. The trading Centre for ivory, slaves, and spices.

Pemba has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports populations of Pemba green pigeons, Pemba scops owls, Pemba white-eyes and Pemba sunbirds

In general Zanzibar has most beautiful islands, beach, sandbanks, coral reeves and many more just waiting for you to explore them. You can experience the islands life from the privacy of your self-catering holiday home, Villas, Cottages, apartments, Hotels and Beach Resorts on several exciting and unique locations across Zanzibar Islands, so why not spend your next holiday on one of these hidden pearls.

Zanzibar is a place of culture, art and spices. From the Arabs to the Portuguese and others, Zanzibar is a heady mix of sounds, smells and visual contrasts. Zanzibar is not a wildlife destination and is most popular for its marine life and the varied species. There are various species of turtle and thousands of species of fish. Scuba diving and snorkeling are highly recommended activities. Notable mammal species on the islands include the Zanzibar servaline genet, African palm civet, Pemba flying foxes, and Zanzibar red colobus.

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