Getting To Pemba Island:
Pemba Island is accessible by light aircraft from Zanzibar (±30 minutes
To Zanzibar: Flights daily from Johannesburg, departing at 13:50 arriving Zanzibar 18:40, returning daily from Zanzibar 09:20 arriving Johannesburg 13:10
Pemba Island Tourism Seasons:
- High Season: July to May are the main holiday periods on Zanzibar
- Low Season: April to June; Due to the monsoon rains most resorts on Zanzibar close for maintenance and repairs
Travel Documents & Visa Requirements for Tanzania:
All foreigners from non-Commonwealth countries are required to have a valid visa unless their countries have agreements with Tanzania under which the visa requirement is waived.
Exemptions: Citizens of Commonwealth countries are not required to obtain visas unless they are citizens of the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, or India
Zanzibar Consulate Details: Tanzania High Commision - Pretoria, South Africa: Tel: 27 12 342 4371/93 Email: tanzania@cis.co.za Download the Tanzania Visa application.
Visitors can obtain visas arriving at Zanzibar International Airport and Karume Airport on Pemba Island.
Costs vary between nationalities from USD50 for British nationals & USD20 for Italian nationals. (Please check prior to your departure as rates periodically change.
Other points in Tanzania currently offering Visas on entry are Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International Airports.
If traveling via Kenya, then a similar visa is required for Kenya, which is also available at the airports
Health Requirements for Pemba Island Island:
- Visiting Pemba Island requires a Malaria and Yellow Fever innocculation
Pemba Island's Climate:
- Being close to the equator Zanzibar is generally hot & humid all year around
Monsooon rain season is between April & JuneCurrency, Credit Cards & Payment Methods:
- Local Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (Tsh)
- Credit Cards: Most major resorts & lodges accept credit cards
- Traveller's Cheques: Accepted almost everywhere in Zanzibar