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Pemba Flying Fox Forest

Pemba Island
by Viator
Duration3 hours
DifficultyEasy
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageEnglish

The Experience

Pemba’s only endemic mammal is a large and critically endangered bat (Pteropus voeltzkowi) called “popo” in Swahili. They spend their days in trees rather than caves and the island’s biggest roosting site, home to some 4000 bats, is at Kidike Sanctuary about 10km northeast of Chake Chake. There's a large population here due to the proximity of a local burial site, which meant the colony was undisturbed. Outside peak season, ring ahead to check that someone is there. Kidike is 3.5km off the Chake–Wete road.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

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    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹10,247

    Includes: All Entrances Fees · Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car · Transport waiting charge · +3 more

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Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Pemba Island

Good to know

Restrictions

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved

Difficulty & Fitness

Easy1/5

Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels