How to get fromNairobi to Pemba Islandby plane, bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Nairobi to Pemba Island by plane, bus, or ferry

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best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport (PMA)WIL - PMA
5h 25m
$370–490
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaam
3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
4. Take the ferry from Unguja to Wete
29h 54m
$61–273

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport (PMA) flights

11Weekly Planes

7hAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 550.2 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Pemba Island, Pemba North, Tanzania?

FlexFlight ApS, Auric Air Services Limited, and Flightlink fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport (PMA) twice daily.

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Wete, Tanzania(opens in a new window)

Wete is a town located on the Tanzanian island of Pemba. It is the capital of Pemba North Region, as well as the administrative seat for Wete District. It lies on the west side of the north part of the island. The town has a population of 35,951 (2022 census). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Wete

Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse(Opens in a new window)

The Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse is located at the north western tip of Pemba, in Tanzania. It is an entirely cast iron structure and was built in 1904 by The Chance Brothers Ltd from Birmingham. The light house has a 1 storey keepers house and is still operational.

Places to stay in Wete

Verani Beach Lodge(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Pemba Paradise(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

The Aiyana Resort & Spa(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Pemba Misali Sunset Beach(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

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