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Nyadhira Annxiouz
Zanzibar Island, Tanzania9 contributions
Beautiful and serene
Sep 2021
Came to Misali Island by mistake and it turned out to be the most beautiful mistake ever. With very few people on the island, the beach is clean and scenic. Clean water you can almost drink it. It is however more fun to go as a group. The adventure is more fun when shared.
Written October 19, 2021
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Renee
90 contributions
Day visit only
Oct 2019
You can't sleep over on the island, but lovely snorkeling off the beach, and interesting history. Most lodges can arrange for you to take a packed breakfast / lunch. Ablutions limited, remember to take toilet paper / tissues. Get there early.
Written January 30, 2020
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hengdy
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1,015 contributions
Misali Island
Jun 2015 • Solo
Misali Island is a small forest covered island surrounded by coral reefs. It is located West of Pemba and North of Zanzibar(Unguja). Some of the most breathtaking coral reefs of East Africa and an amazing protected island.
Written May 13, 2016
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Marta P
Lisbon, Portugal9 contributions
Snorkeling in Misali Island
Aug 2017 • Solo
If you are looking for a place in Pemba to snorkel and see beautiful corals this is definitely one of the places to go! Me and my parents were there for one day. We contacted Nassor from Coral Tours & Travel (+255 777 437 397) who arranged a boat (with life jackets) to take us to the island along with a simple lunch (Some rice, salad and fruit. He told us there would be fish but in the end we didn't so make sure you arrange with him what exactly you expect). The boat ride takes about one hour. Misali is a beautiful little island where you can snorkel and find beautiful lively coral just of the main beach. It has some chaise longue to lay on as well as good beach "umbrellas". There is a nice walk through the forest which takes you to some caves and to the Turtle Beach where, at night, you may be able to see some turtles laying eggs or baby turtles running to the sea. Worth the visit!
Written September 26, 2017
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Alon K
33 contributions
Diving on Misali
Aug 2019 • Solo
I wanted to go diving on Pemba Island and the guide I've found on tripadvisor was Khamis. I contacted via whatsapp, he speak English very well. He then connected me to Muhammed and Haji, both are government rangers and Diving masters. They are both very friendly, helping and welcoming. I was lucky to be able to stay on the island for a few days with the locals (only for adventurers 😀). I dived 5 time with Muhammad and Saeed is also a ranger and took care of everything. Thank you all for a great experience and good luck to all!

Khamis would help you with anything related to Pemba Island, his number is:
+255774338145
Haji's number (only phone for now):
+255777470370
Written August 28, 2019
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jurgisaway
Vilnius, Lithuania4 contributions
Isolated, pristine and beautiful.
Feb 2017 • Couples
Picturesque island with best snorkeling we've experienced in Tanzania. The water is crystal clear, corals and fishes are colorful, sand is white, and photos taken back are like postcards from paradise. Quite hard to reach, especially with tighter budget, but possible. We used best (and and probably the only?) tour operator's in Chake Chake "Coral Tours" services - and we're more than happy with everything. Would advice to contact him before your arrival to Pemba, because it hard to arrange (or sometimes almost impossible) anything there by yourself and not only due to overpricing. There is no accredited dive center in Chake Chake, but the diving can be arranged by "Coral Tours", just keep in mind that it's you, who is responsible for a safety.
Written April 23, 2017
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trish181
London, UK52 contributions
Great day out
Feb 2018 • Friends
Breath taking island. A must todo . All arranged by the hotel. We had lunch also arranged by LALA lodge
Written February 25, 2018
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Ryan J
Kings Nympton, UK20 contributions
Peaceful escape
Dec 2017 • Couples
Had the pleasure of spending some time and having lunch on the warm white sands of Misali. Got on shore after a dive and chilled out in the shade on a sun lounger while lunch was laid out. The island is uninhabited and therefore very quiet. Only other visitors might be local fishermen who come ashore. There is also this monkey who seems to be a cross between an immigration officer and mayor of this tiny island. His office was in a tree on the beach we landed on. He came to check us out and to see what was on the menu. After lunch the other divers went off for a second dive and I settled down in the shade as the ocean breeze lulled me to sleep.
Pack a lunch, get there, explore the island or laze around on a beach. Definitely worth visiting.
Written December 20, 2017
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Andrew E
Mitcham, Australia5 contributions
Memories
Jan 2021 • Solo
Lovely, peaceful island. Stunning beach to swim, and curious primates.
Explore the island is a must
Snorkeling in the clear waters a treat
Written December 16, 2021
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dbasili88
Cambridge, UK17 contributions
One of the best coral reef barrier in the world
Aug 2019
Along with friends we have been to Misali Island for both scuba diving and snorkeling. We were all experienced divers with dives in many places in the worlds including Maldives, Red Sea, Caribbean sea, Indonesia, and so on. Honestly, we have never seen before a coral reef in such beautiful health status. Anthropic impact is still limited and the corals are many and colourful. The barrier is full of life with fish ranging from small butterfly fish or angel fish to the big Napoleon fish. Our experience went really beyond any expectation.

The island itself is small but is equipped with sunbeds and allow you to talk walks around. A ranger living on it control that everything follow the rules.
Written August 29, 2019
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