Pemba Magic Lodge

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In business since 1998, Russel's Place is Pemba's nominal backpackers, located on the eastern extension of Wimbi Beach (called Nanhimbe) about 3.5km beyond Complexo Náutilus. It offers the full gamut of budget accommodation: campsites, rent-a-tents, a five-bed dorm and private bungalows made out of local materials (one of which sleeps six).

The bungalows (prices include laundry and breakfast) have air-con and hot showers. There’s also a bar-restaurant with a large menu including pizzas, and plenty of local info on offer from the lodge and other guests.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Wimbi Beach

    Wimbi Beach

    1.52 MILES

    Pemba is all about Wimbi Beach, located 4km east of the downtown area. The attractive arc of sand is backed by a varied but never oppressive collection of…

  • Paquitequete

    Paquitequete

    5.34 MILES

    If you only visit one of Pemba's bairros (townships), make sure it's Paquitequete, located beside the bay downhill from the centre. Dominated by its…

  • Fish Market

    Fish Market

    5.36 MILES

    At the Paquitequete neighbourhood’s northern edge is a small fish market – it's a good place to drink in a bit of the local Mozambican spirit.

  • Lookout

    Lookout

    4.64 MILES

    When you get to the end of Avenida Eduardo Mondlane, stop and take in the view of the world's third-largest natural harbour.

  • Cemetery

    Cemetery

    4.14 MILES

    Up on the hill behind the governor’s mansion is a large cemetery, with fragrant frangipani trees shading the Christian and Muslim graves. Close to the sea…

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1. Wimbi Beach

1.52 MILES

Pemba is all about Wimbi Beach, located 4km east of the downtown area. The attractive arc of sand is backed by a varied but never oppressive collection of…

2. Cemetery

4.14 MILES

Up on the hill behind the governor’s mansion is a large cemetery, with fragrant frangipani trees shading the Christian and Muslim graves. Close to the sea…

3. Lookout

4.64 MILES

When you get to the end of Avenida Eduardo Mondlane, stop and take in the view of the world's third-largest natural harbour.

4. Paquitequete

5.34 MILES

If you only visit one of Pemba's bairros (townships), make sure it's Paquitequete, located beside the bay downhill from the centre. Dominated by its…

5. Fish Market

5.36 MILES

At the Paquitequete neighbourhood’s northern edge is a small fish market – it's a good place to drink in a bit of the local Mozambican spirit.