Pemba Flying Fox - Half Day Excursion

The Activities - the Pemba Flying Fox

In Tanzania and Zanzibar are to be seen in Ole Kangagani in Pemba. Our Tour Guide in Pemba would take you to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat . The Pemba Flying Fox is critically endangered species of bat endemic to the island. The largest colony of this bat can be found to the northern of Pemba at a small village called Kidike.

Pemba Flying Fox photo A group of snoozing Pemba flying foxes.

The Kidike Root Site

Located in the Central Region of Pemba Island, just few kilometers from Chake Chake. Kidike Root Site provide a natural habitat for a large number of other animals including Vervet Monkies, Mozambique Cobras, Tortoises, Bush Crabs, Red eyed Doves, Mangrove King Fishers and many others.

During day light the trees at this site are literally smothered in this giants bats, hanging upside down and snoozing the day light hours away. Being one of the largest fruits bats in the World, with a wing span of up to 70cm, these animals are a breathtaking sight when they take to the air, launching off en-mass as they depart for the evening foraging.

However these bats have had a troubled past. In the early 1990s they were on the brink of extinction, with only 200 individually remaining. Their preferred roots trees were being deforested at an alarming rate and the few bats that survived were being hunted for food. The Zanzibar Department of Forest (DCCFF), supported by Fauna & Flora International (an NGO), came to Pemba to rescue of these creatures, and conservation efforts.

As time has progressed people have become increasingly aware of importance of these animals. These bats are critical for maintain forest integrity in the area, as their feeding patterns result in the spread of seeds and, in some forest species, the seeds of the trees actually need to pass through the bats' digestive system before they can germinate. Without the Flying Fox, the fragile Forest eco-system of Pemba would start to crumble. Meaning, loss of harvest food plants, loss of fire wood and medicinal plants for people, and loss of habitat for the numerous other species dependent on the forest.

But the future of the Pemba Flying Fox is looking good. The population has recovered to around 11,000 individuals, and many villages in Pemba have established Pemba Flying Fox Club's to continue the good work. The Kidike Root site is one of only locations where these bats can be seen year around and there is a visitor’s center at the site.

Pemba Flying Fox - Tariffs

Standard Option from

USD 40 p.p.

in a Group of 6 or more. Price increases as the # of people lowers!

This Price Includes

• Excursion fee
• Entrance fees
• Return transport from --
• A 500mL bottle of water

Budget Option from

USD 30 p.p.

sharing with a different group.

This Price Includes

• Excursion fee
• Entrance fees
• Return transport from --
• A 500mL bottle of water