Flying to Pemba
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Johannesburg (JNB)
about 3 hours · Usually one stop
R 2 914 ×3
R 8 742 all in
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Best time to fly
Weather, crowds and fares move together in Pemba. These are the trade-offs.
May to October
Dry season — the best window for diving and island travel.
November to December
Hot and humid, rains building.
January to April
Wet season, with cyclone risk.
Before you go
Malaria
A malaria area year-round. Medical advice on prophylaxis is essential before travelling.
Check current advisories
Northern Mozambique has experienced security problems in parts of Cabo Delgado province. Check your government's current travel advice before booking.
Remote
Facilities are limited outside the lodges. Bring what you need, including cash.
About Pemba
Pemba sits on one of the world's largest natural bays in Mozambique's far north, and is the access point for the Quirimbas Archipelago — remote islands with coral reefs and a handful of small lodges.
It is considerably further from South Africa than the southern Mozambican beaches and correspondingly quieter.
Getting in from the airport
Pemba Airport (POL) is a few kilometres from town. Onward travel to the Quirimbas is by boat or light aircraft, arranged by lodges.
Entry requirements for South African passport holders
South African passport holders have historically been able to enter Mozambique for short tourist stays without a pre-arranged visa, though requirements have changed more than once. Confirm the current position before travelling.
Entry rules change. Confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or consulate before you travel — this page is a guide, not an authority.
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