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You are always welcome to contact us if you want help planning your trip to Pemba. Reach us directly by phone, WhatsApp, or email. Or simply book online below. We are also happy to help arrange your domestic flights, ferry tickets, and transfers straight to the lodge in Makangale.

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Plot 29, Makangale, Micheweni Pemba

Email

karibu@makangalebay.com

Phone

+255 773 176 737 (Phone & WhatsApp)

How to get to Makangale Bay

Makangale Bay i located in the village of Makangale on Pemba Island. Most people arrive to Pemba Island by flight from Zanzibar Airport or Dar es Salaam but it is also possible to arrive by ferry from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar (Unguja) or Dar es Salaam. We can help to book your domestic flight, ferry , and we organize private vehicle transfers from the airport or port directly to the lodge.

By Air (Recommended):
Daily scheduled flights connect to Pemba Island’s Chake Chake Airport (PMA) from Zanzibar Airport (30 mins) and Dar es Salaam (50 min) via Auric Air, As Salaam Air, and Coastal Aviation.

By Ferry:
Zan Fast Ferries and Azam Marine connect Zanzibar (Stone Town) to Mkoani Port in southern Pemba (2 to 3 hours) and Tanga to Wete in northern Pemba.

Road Transfers to Makangale:
From Chake Chake Airport to Makangale: 1 hour 15 minutes by car
From Mkoani Port to Makangale: 2 hours by car
From Wete Port to Makangale: 30 mins by car

Need a hand?
Let us know your travel dates when booking, or message us on WhatsApp, and we will take care of your airport or port pickup and onward connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a trip to North Pemba is simple, but island life comes with a few unique details. Here are answers to the most common questions about staying with us, getting around, and enjoying your time on Pemba.

Yes. Just share your flight times or preferred dates with us. We can assist with domestic flight connections (from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam) and have a dedicated driver meet you directly at Chake Chake Airport (PMA) or Mkoani Port.

You can settle your lodge bill, meals, and activities by credit card. However, there are limited ATMs on Pemba in Chake Chake and Wete so carrying some Tanzanian Shillings or USD in small amount is useful for local tips, village markets, and small incidental expenses.

Yes. Swahili Divers is located directly at the property, offering access to North Pemba’s top channel wall dives, sandbank excursions, and house reef snorkeling. You can reserve dive packages ahead of time or arrange gear and outings once you settle in.

Light, breathable clothing, reef-safe sunscreen, insect repellent, and sandals or water shoes. Pemba is warm year-round, so you will not need heavy layers. While beachwear is fine on lodge grounds and boat trips, loose, modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is appreciated when visiting local villages.