| Pemba Bay | |
|---|---|
  Pemba Bay Location in Mozambique | |
| Coordinates | 12°56′56″S40°27′42″E / 12.94889°S 40.46167°E Coordinates: 12°56′56″S40°27′42″E / 12.94889°S 40.46167°E |
| Native name | Baía de Pemba (Portuguese) |
| River sources | Lúrio River |
| Ocean/sea sources | Indian Ocean |
| Basin countries | Mozambique |
| Settlements | Pemba |
Pemba Bay (Portuguese : Baia de Pemba) is a very large bay on the Indian Ocean of northeastern Mozambique. [1]
The Pemba Bay is east-facing and is located in the area of the city of Pemba. [2] [3] It is hemmed in largely by the Pemba peninsula which contains the city and is accessed through a relatively narrow channel. The Lúrio River empties into the sea just to the south of Pemba Bay. [4] It is a notorious location for the illegal trade of ivory. [5] Operators such as Kakazini offer trips around the bay for about US$40 per person. [3] Several hotels overlook Pemba Bay including Londo Lodge, which has "beach-facing villas overlooking the bay, a restaurant and a range of water sports". [6]
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