Vumawimbi Beach
Ufukwe wa Vumawimbi
A white-sand beach stretching for several kilometres on the Kigomasha Peninsula, backed by Ngezi Forest and almost untouched by crowds.
Vumawimbi Beach lies on the Kigomasha Peninsula at the northernmost tip of Pemba. Its fine white sands stretch for about 4 kilometres. On one side, the green wall of Ngezi Forest rises, and on the other lies clear turquoise shallow water. There are no vendors or large hotels along the shore, which gives it the strongest sense of a hidden paradise on Pemba. At low tide you can walk a long way out. It is ideal for swimming, strolling and watching the sunrise. The beach has no facilities, so bring your own water and food. From resorts around Wete or Makangale, the journey by car takes about 30–40 minutes. The roads are rough, so it is best to hire a car and combine the trip with a visit to Ngezi Forest.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Manta Resort Underwater Room
- Ngezi Forest Reserve
- Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse
- Chwaka Ruins
- Fundo Island & Njao Gap
- Wete
- Mtambwe Mkuu
- Ras Mkumbuu Ruins