Pemba
The second main island of the Zanzibar archipelago, north of Unguja. It is known for its clove plantations, its reefs for diving and snorkelling, and the Ngezi forest reserve in the north-west.
Ngezi Forest, at the north-western tip of the island and about an hour's drive from the airport, was declared a reserve in 1950, after much of the area had been cleared for growing cloves. Vumawimbi beach lies on its north-eastern side.
The reefs around the island draw snorkellers and divers, and spice tours visit the clove plantations.