Plan your stay

Welcome to paradise

Your journey to Manta starts before you arrive. Getting here takes a little time,
but the remoteness is part of what makes this place rare. We’re here to guide you
through the details so your arrival feels simple, not stressful.

GETTING HERE

Reaching Pemba is straightforward with our guidance. Flights connect from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam to Pemba Island’s small airport. From there, our team will meet

you and bring you across forest and coastal villages to Manta. Travel is part of the arrival, setting a slower pace from the start.

FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS

Most guests connect via Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam, and continue on a small aircraft to Pemba Airport (PMA) near Chake Chake. The easiest way to book is via
tripindigo.com, with Coastal Air or Auric Air. From the airport, our transfer partners bring you north across the island — a drive of about an hour and a half. Roads are
rough in places, but the journey offers glimpses of spice fields, villages, and forest before the ocean opens again at the island’s tip. Transfers are arranged in advance
and added to your stay at USD 45 per person, per way.

VISA & INSURANCE

Most visitors require a tourist visa for Tanzania, which can be arranged in advance online via the Tanzania Immigration Department. Some travellers may be eligible for
visa on arrival; fees and categories vary. A valid passport with at least six months’ validity and two blank pages is required. Always check the latest guidance before
travel: visa.immigration.go.tz.
Personal travel insurance is recommended. In addition, Tanzanian authorities require a local cover for all visitors to Pemba.

ACCOMMODATION AND AMENITIES

Spaces are simple, real, and shaped by place. King beds with mosquito nets and the EveningBreeze cooling system ensure restful nights. En-suite bathrooms and outdoor showers bring the outside in. Laundry is included; Wi-Fi is limited, so presence feels natural. Beds are king as standard; some can be set as twins, and an extra bed is possible where layouts allow—tell us what you need and we’ll advise.

RATES

Our rates are fully inclusive of meals, drinks, wellness treatments, and laundry. Snorkelling, sailing, sandbank hours, walks, and diving are available at additional costand planned to conditions. Rates vary by season and room type—please see our current schedule or reach out for details.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

If you are celebrating—honeymoon, anniversary or something quietly meaningful—tell us. We’ll arrange something thoughtful and made for the moment.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

Your accommodation will be ready from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and check-out is at 11:00. We understand flights and tides shape travel, so when timings falloutside these windows we’ll find a gentle solution—bags kept safe, a quiet place to pause, and the rhythm left unhurried.

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

Manta welcomes families; the minimum age is 7. Villas work well for time together, and an extra bed can be added in some rooms. Experiences are adapted with careto age and comfort in nature—whether snorkelling, sailing or walking in the forest. Safety and ease always guide the plan.

SEA & SEASONS

The island follows the ocean’s rhythm. June to October is cooler, with short, bright rains; November to March is warmer and drier. The reef is alive all year—coloursand clarity shift with season and tide. We plan snorkelling, diving, sailing and sandbank hours to conditions, so the footprint stays soft.

WHAT TO PACK

Keep it simple—the rhythm here is unhurried and barefoot: light, breathable clothing, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for walks are essentials.A light sweater or wrap helps on cooler evenings. Bring your favourite camera, but please leave drones and unnecessary plastic behind.

HEALTH & TRAVEL

Pemba is a malaria area—prophylaxis is advised. Please bring mosquito repellent and any personal medications you need. The island is remote, but we maintain contact with medical services and respond quickly if needed. Travel insurance is recommended; the Government of Tanzania also requires a local, mandatory policy for visitors to Pemba—this does not replace your own comprehensive cover. Ahead of your stay, we’ll share practical notes so preparation feels easy and calm.

PRACTICAL NOTES

Connectivity — Mobile signal is limited; Wi-Fi is available but intermittent — part of being remote.
Electricity — 220V, with charging points and adapters available in rooms.
Payments — Manta is a cashless operation. Cash is useful in villages or for gratuities.

KWANINI & GOOD GUESTS

Kwa nini means “why.” Asking why guides every choice we make. Through the Kwanini Foundation, your stay supports education, healthcare, conservation andmarine protection on Pemba. Guests are invited to walk lightly—use reef-safe sunscreen, respect local customs, and leave the reef as you found it. Care here is presence, not performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, but lightly — mobile coverage is patchy, Wi-Fi is available but intermittent. Presence here is about less connection to devices, more to place.

Travel light: soft bags for local flights (15–20 kg limit), light clothing, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, and a wrap for village visits. A light sweater helps for cooler evenings. Laundry is included daily.

We recommend malaria prophylaxis. Bring mosquito repellent and any personal medication. A valid travel insurance policy is strongly advised, in addition to the mandatory Tanzanian local cover.

Most guests arrive via Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam, then take a small aircraft to Pemba (PMA). From there, we arrange transfers to Manta — about 1.5 hours by road through spice fields and villages, ending at the island’s quiet northern tip.

A three-night minimum ensures you settle into the rhythm here. Longer stays are encouraged — the island reveals itself slowly.

Your stay covers accommodation, all meals and drinks, wellness treatments, and laundry. Airport transfers, guided experiences and excursions (including diving/ snorkelling trips) are at an additional cost.

You can reach Pemba Island by taking a short flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to Pemba Airport (PMA). Alternatively, ferries are available from Zanzibar, though flights are generally quicker and more comfortable.

The island shifts with the winds: the Kusi (May–October) brings cooler breezes and some rain; the Kaskazi (December–March) brings warmth, calm seas and clear skies. The reef thrives year-round; tides set the rhythm each day.

Manta Family welcomes you

Awaited Guest

We are here to help ensure your stay is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have before your travel.