Discover the charm of Chake Chake, the unofficial capital of Pemba Island. Explore its stunning bay views, government offices, and essential services on a city tour.
Discover the charm of Chake Chake, the unofficial capital of Pemba Island. Explore its stunning bay views, government offices, and essential services on a city tour.
- Chake Chake - Lively Chake Chake, set on a ridge overlooking mangrove-filled Chake Chake Bay, is Pemba’s main town and the best base for visiting the island’s southern half. There’s no equivalent of Stone Town here, but it’s an appealingly scruffy city whose compact core is packed tight with small shops and makes for an interesting walk. One of…
- Chake Chake - Lively Chake Chake, set on a ridge overlooking mangrove-filled Chake Chake Bay, is Pemba’s main town and the best base for visiting the island’s southern half. There’s no equivalent of Stone Town here, but it’s an appealingly scruffy city whose compact core is packed tight with small shops and makes for an interesting walk. One of the interesting excursions in Pemba is City Tour, 3 hours very guided tour, which takes you to most historical sites in Pemba. You will visit Chake town market (opened 1904). Here you will be able to see and buy tropical fruits and spices (if you wish).
- Pemba Island - You will also feel the pulse of Pemba and hear different dialects being spoken by the people at the market. From there you will be proceeding to Old Fort house, English garden to the old slave port and the Fish Market.
- All Entrance Fees included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private car
- Transport waiting charges covered
- Complimentary bottled water
- All taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees included
- Experienced professional tour guide
- All Entrance Fees included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private car
- Transport waiting charges covered
- Complimentary bottled water
- All taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees included
- Experienced professional tour guide
- Medical Insurance if needed
- Gratuities for tour guide
- International & Domestic Flights
- Visa
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Expenses of a personal Nature
- Medical Insurance if needed
- Gratuities for tour guide
- International & Domestic Flights
- Visa
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Expenses of a personal Nature
Chake Chake is situated centrally on Pemba Island, approximately 15 minutes by car from Karume Airport. This town is perched atop a hill, overseeing the bay where tidal movements dictate the entry timing of dhows into the port. It is a short distance from the island’s sole airport, Karume Airport, and boasts a range of key facilities including banking…
Chake Chake is situated centrally on Pemba Island, approximately 15 minutes by car from Karume Airport. This town is perched atop a hill, overseeing the bay where tidal movements dictate the entry timing of dhows into the port. It is a short distance from the island’s sole airport, Karume Airport, and boasts a range of key facilities including banking institutions, postal services, healthcare centers, and more. Chake Chake serves as the de facto capital of Pemba, housing the majority of governmental establishments.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.