Misali Island just outside Pemba, is surrounded by crystal waters and stunning coral reefs, Misali offers some of the best diving in East Africa, while snorkeling is spectacular and easily reached from the beach. Around the island, nesting turtles favor beaches on the western side, while on the northeast coast is Baobab Beach, with fine sand and a small ranger centre (although information here is limited). The island is part of the Pemba Channel Conservation Area, which covers Pemba’s entire west coast. All divers, snorkelers and beach-goers here must pay the admission fee.  There are no permanent settlements, though the island is in active use by local fishermen, and camping is not permitted for tourists. Inland from the beaches are caves, believed to be inhabited by the spirits of ancestors.