Cabo Delgado Province district, Mozambique

Places to visit near Pemba

Pemba is a city in Cabo Delgado Province district, Mozambique, home to about 108,737 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 13 beaches & coast, 10 churches, 1 rivers, islands & mangroves and 8 parks. The must-see place is Ibo Island (89 km).

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Pemba, Mozambique
Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province district, Mozambique. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pemba at a glance

Location
Cabo Delgado Province district, Mozambique
Population
about 108,737
Coordinates
12.9740° S, 40.5177° E
Places within 50 km
45
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Pemba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pemba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Pemba

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pemba. The closest is Wimbe Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Pemba

12 churches within 100 km of Pemba. The closest is Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Igreja Evangelica (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pemba

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pemba. The closest is Ilha Quipaco (42 km); the best-known is Ilha Quisiva (53 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ilha Quisiva · river spot · Cabo Delgado Province · ~53 km
  • Ilha Mefunvo · river spot · Cabo Delgado Province · ~60 km
  • Ilha Quipaco · river spot · Cabo Delgado Province · ~42 km
  • Quilálea · river spot · Cabo Delgado Province · ~68 km
  • Ilha Quilaluia · river spot · Cabo Delgado Province · ~68 km
  • Ibo Island · river spot · Cabo Delgado Province · ~89 km · Must-see

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Parks near Pemba

8 parks within 100 km of Pemba. The closest is abmoknAkaC (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Pemba

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pemba. The closest is Praça Kankhomba (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Pemba

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Pemba. The closest is Chamussia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pemba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pemba
  2. 3 km Praça Do Metical · heritage site, Cabo Delgado Province
  3. 1 km Praça Kankhomba · heritage site, Cabo Delgado Province
  4. 3 km Wimbe Beach · beach, Cabo Delgado Province
  5. 1 km Igreja Evangelica · church, Cabo Delgado Province
  6. 1 km Prayer Hut · heritage site, Cabo Delgado Province
  7. 2 km Back to Pemba

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How to reach Pemba

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    Within 15 km of Pemba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pemba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1319Wimbe Beach (3 km)
    Churches1012Catholic Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves110Ilha Quipaco (42 km)
    Parks88abmoknAkaC (2 km)
    Forts & heritage47Praça Kankhomba (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Chamussia (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lago Murrebué (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Jardin Hotel Rafael (2 km)

    Pemba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pemba?

    Praça Kankhomba (heritage site, about 2 km), Prayer Hut (heritage site, about 2 km), Igreja Evangelica (church, about 2 km), Wimbe Beach (beach, about 3 km), Praça Do Metical (heritage site, about 3 km), Fortim Jerónimo Romero (heritage site, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pemba?

    45 places on Spotwander: 13 beaches & coast, 10 churches, 1 river spot, 8 parks, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Pemba?

    Wimbe Beach, about 3 km by road; Farol de Ponta Romero (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pemba?

    Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Paróquia Maria Auxiliadora (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Pemba?

    Ilha Quipaco, about 42 km by road; Ilha Quisiva (53 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pemba?

    Start in Pemba, visit Praça Do Metical, then Praça Kankhomba, then Wimbe Beach, then Igreja Evangelica, then Prayer Hut, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pemba?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Pemba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pemba’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pemba on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.