Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Pingwe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pingwe

Pingwe is a must-see destination in Zanzibar South, Tanzania. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pingwe has to offer.

When to visit Pingwe

Pingwe in March
Estimated hotel price
£158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pingwe in March
Estimated hotel price
£158
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pingwe

Plane

Although Pingwe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), which is located 33 km from Pingwe. The shortest flight to Pingwe from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Pingwe is to pick up a car hire from Zanzibar, which is about 35 km from Pingwe. You’ll find branches of Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Zanzibar.

Plane

Although Pingwe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), which is located 33 km from Pingwe. The shortest flight to Pingwe from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Pingwe is to pick up a car hire from Zanzibar, which is about 35 km from Pingwe. You’ll find branches of Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Zanzibar.

Airports near Pingwe

DARDar Es Salaam
PMAChake Chake Pemba
ZNZZanzibar Intl

Airlines serving Pingwe

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,431 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,087 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pingwe

Average rates range from around £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £556 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pingwe

Most booked hotels in Pingwe

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Michamvi Sunset Bay
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Pearl Beach by Sansi
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Konokono Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Hiring a car in Pingwe

Expect to pay £0.84 per litre in Pingwe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.04 and £13.39.

Expect to pay £0.84 per litre in Pingwe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.04 and £13.39.