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PEMBA ISLAND
Pemba Ras Mkumbuu Tour
Pemba Ras Mkumbuu Tour
Ras Mkumbuu is the headland at the end of the thin strip of land jutting into the sea northwest of Chake Chake about 10 km from Chake Chake Town. The archaeological site of Ras Mkumbuu was a 10th century trading port on the east coast of Africa with a substantial Muslim occupation. A sunken town has been found under the sea, the pillars and the tombs are unique, and decorated with chinese bowls.
It is the site of the ruins of a large mosque with an arched mihrab, fourteen elaborate and decorated pillar tombs, several wells and foundations of houses estimated to date from around the 14th century. In the early 10th century Ras Mkumbuu become one of the major cities along the East
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It is the site of the ruins of a large mosque with an arched mihrab, fourteen elaborate and decorated pillar tombs, several wells and foundations of houses estimated to date from around the 14th century. In the early 10th century Ras Mkumbuu become one of the major cities along the East
Afri...
Ras Mkumbuu is the headland at the end of the thin strip of land jutting into the sea northwest of Chake Chake about 10 km from Chake Chake Town. The archaeological site of Ras Mkumbuu was a 10th century trading port on the east coast of Africa with a substantial Muslim occupation. A sunken town has been found under the sea, the pillars and the tombs are unique, and decorated with chinese bowls.
It is the site of the ruins of a large mosque with an arched mihrab, fourteen elaborate and decorated pillar tombs, several wells and foundations of houses estimated to date from around the 14th century. In the early 10th century Ras Mkumbuu become one of the major cities along the East
African coast and was an important site in Pemba's history, being the site one of the island's most important early settlements,
Qanbalu, which is now a ruin. The small village of Ngagu is now the peninsula's main settlement. New archaeological research shows that there were human settlements dating back to 6th century at Ras Mkumbuu in Pemba. Some 12th century ruins in this area shows that there were human settlements before the arrival of Omani Arabs and the Shiraz in Zanzibar.
It is the site of the ruins of a large mosque with an arched mihrab, fourteen elaborate and decorated pillar tombs, several wells and foundations of houses estimated to date from around the 14th century. In the early 10th century Ras Mkumbuu become one of the major cities along the East
African coast and was an important site in Pemba's history, being the site one of the island's most important early settlements,
Qanbalu, which is now a ruin. The small village of Ngagu is now the peninsula's main settlement. New archaeological research shows that there were human settlements dating back to 6th century at Ras Mkumbuu in Pemba. Some 12th century ruins in this area shows that there were human settlements before the arrival of Omani Arabs and the Shiraz in Zanzibar.
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TANZANIA
Private Tour
Zanzibar To Pemba: Island Escapade Adventure
7 Days
Start Date: 18-Oct-2025
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Pemba Island
Pickup At: Zanzibar Airport
Transfer from Pemba Airport
Transfer to Pemba Airport
Dropoff At: Zanzibar
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Private Tour
Pemba Island Adventure Retreat
5 Days
Start Date: 18-Oct-2025
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Pemba Island
Pickup At: Pemba Airport
Transfer from Pemba Airport
Transfer to Pemba Airport
Dropoff At: Pemba Airport
TANZANIA
Private Tour
Zanzibar To Pemba: Adventure And Exploration Retreat
6 Days
Start Date: 18-Oct-2025
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Pemba Island
Pickup At: Zanzibar
Transfer from Pemba Airport
Transfer to Pemba Airport
Dropoff At: Zanzibar
TANZANIA
Private Tour
Zanzibar To Pemba: Island Escape Adventure
5 Days
Start Date: 18-Oct-2025
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Pemba Island
Pickup At: Zanzibar
Transfer from Pemba Airport
Transfer to Pemba Airport
Dropoff At: Zanzibar
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Private Tour
Island Hopping Adventure: Zanzibar To Pemba Safari
7 Days
Start Date: 18-Oct-2025
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Pemba Island
Pickup At: Stone Town Zanzibar
Transfer from Pemba Airport
Transfer to Pemba Airport
Dropoff At: Zanzibar
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