Fundo Island
Island Semi-forested Pemba island with coastal villages
Off Pemba in Zanzibar’s Pemba North region, Fundo Island sits among coral reefs; visitors use dhows for short island trips, snorkelling and beach visits.
Fundo Island is an island in the Pemba North Region, part of the Zanzibar archipelago off the coast of Tanzania. It forms one of the smaller islands associated with Pemba.
The island has a rural coastal character with mangrove and reef-lined shores and small settlements or artisanal fishing activity typical of the Pemba area. It is of interest for local coastal scenery and traditional livelihoods rather than developed tourism.
Fundo has shared the historical patterns of the Pemba islands, where coastal and maritime economies have long dominated and communities have been linked to wider Indian Ocean trade networks.
Fundo lies off the coast of Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, within Tanzania’s Pemba North administrative region.
- Administrative region: administered within Pemba North Region, part of the Zanzibar archipelago off Tanzania's coast
How to Get to Fundo Island #
Fundo Island is accessed by boat from Pemba Island (Wete or Chake Chake). Arrange transport through local operators in Pemba; travel times depend on weather and boat type.
Tips for Visiting Fundo Island #
- Hire a local skipper through a Pemba operator - inter-island services are informal and schedules are flexible.
- If snorkeling the reef, use reef‑safe sunscreen and avoid anchoring on coral.
- Bring mosquito repellent and basic supplies; small islands may lack shops and medical facilities.
Best Time to Visit Fundo Island #
Best visited in the dry season (June-October) for sea conditions and visibility.
