Your stay — Kaia Village
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mesquita Principal Mahate (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesquita Mahate (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Emergency Contacts
PembaFor a reliable 24-hour ambulance service in Pemba call Vida Segura on +258 84 301 1800. For police, dial 119 or the provincial command on +258 27 220 050. The fire department number is 198. International roaming works patchily, so get a local SIM (Movitel or Vodacom) on arrival.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pemba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kaia Village
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Sarima (main road stop) → Pemba City Centre (Mercado stop)
💡 The blue 'Pemba-Paquite' buses stop near the Sarima entrance. They're slow but cheap. Cash only, exact fare preferred. Don't take them after dark.
Hotel Sarima (front gate) → Pemba City Centre
💡 Hail one on the main road near the hotel. Negotiate the price upfront – 100 MZN is fair for a one-way into town. Avoid after dark as drivers often lack proper lights.
Pemba City Centre (Mercado Central) → Hotel Sarima (Wimbe Beach road)
💡 Chapa 02 or 05 from the market heads along the coastal road. Wave it down, say 'Sarima' – the driver will drop you at the turn-off. Expect to share with 15 others.
Pemba Airport (POL) → Hotel Sarima
💡 Pre-book through the hotel for a fixed 800 MZN rate; airport touts often charge double. Confirm the price before getting in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Kaia Village?
Check-in at Kaia Village is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Pemba
💡 Arrive by 7am for the best selection. No haggling needed on bulk cashews—fixed prices are fair.
💡 Go at 5pm for the sunset. Street vendors sell grilled cashews for 50 meticais a bag.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes—the trail is loose gravel. Best light is early morning before 9am.
💡 Ask at the small café on Rua Principal for a hand-drawn map. The art changes every few months.
💡 Take a chapa (shared taxi) from the market for 20 meticais. Come with insect repellent—mosquitoes swarm at dusk.