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Clearance

Yachts travelling to Pemba Island must visit Immigration and have passports stamped, even if having already completed clearance on mainland Tanzania. A transire/transit log must be obtained from the mainland ports before entering Pemba as it may be inspected. Yachts should ensure that their papers are in order and report any incidents if approached with demands for money.

The west coast of Pemba Island is a designated Marine Park, managed by PECCA and the fees of $20 per boat per visit and $5 per person per day must be paid at Mesali Island.

Mkoani remains the most friendly of the ports in Pemba.

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