About
Tamana is the second-southernmost and the smallest island in the Gilbert group.
Tamana like Arorae island has no lagoon and is surrounded by reef. The 3 villages Barebuka, Bakaaka and Bakarawa are situated on the southwestern part of the island. The government station along with facilities, medical center and school are situated at Bakaaka village.
The island was first sighted by the Spanish who were the first European to sight the island in 1606. In the late 1800s Tamana islanders were often taken against their will to work abroad, by black birders. The time of black-birding ended when the London Missionary Society arrived on the island to preach Christianity in 1870.
Tamana like Arorae island has no lagoon and is surrounded by reef. The 3 villages Barebuka, Bakaaka and Bakarawa are situated on the southwestern part of the island. The government station along with facilities, medical center and school are situated at Bakaaka village.
The island was first sighted by the Spanish who were the first European to sight the island in 1606. In the late 1800s Tamana islanders were often taken against their will to work abroad, by black birders. The time of black-birding ended when the London Missionary Society arrived on the island to preach Christianity in 1870.
What's Unique About Tamana Island?
Tamana men are known to be of good fishermen and possess unique methods and techniques in fishing. It is the only island in Kiribati that does not allow fishing boat with engines to fish in the island vicinity.
Tamana, like Arorae, only belonged to the Kiribati Protestant Church. A monument was erected to honor the promise made between the islanders and Missionary that there will be no other religion on Tamana but the Protestant Church only.
Tamana, like Arorae, only belonged to the Kiribati Protestant Church. A monument was erected to honor the promise made between the islanders and Missionary that there will be no other religion on Tamana but the Protestant Church only.
Things to Do & Experiences in Tamana - Fishing Sightseeing Tour Explore the Island on Bike Surfing Swimming & Snorkeling Frigate Bird Taming Local Culture and Food White Sandy Beaches
Fishing
Sightseeing Tour
Explore the Island on Bike
Surfing
Swimming & Snorkeling
Frigate Bird Taming
Local Culture and Food
White Sandy Beaches
Where to Stay
TAMANA ISLAND COUNCIL GUESTHOUSE
The Guesthouse, run and operated by the local government (Tamana Island Council) is located on Bakaaka Village. The guesthouse is in walking to the council office, medical centre, schools, convenient stores and close to wharf & boat channel.
Booking Contact Info:
Email: tamanaclerk@internalaffairs.gov.ki
Email: tamanaclerk@internalaffairs.gov.ki
Getting there
FLIGHTS
Tamana Island has only 1 regular flight per week provided by Air Kiribati domestics. Visiting the island will require flexibility in your travel plan to spend 1 or 2 weeks on the island. The flight duration is approximately 1hr and 45minutes one way with a stopover in Tabiteuea North Atoll for fueling and transit.
Tamana Island has only 1 regular flight per week provided by Air Kiribati domestics. Visiting the island will require flexibility in your travel plan to spend 1 or 2 weeks on the island. The flight duration is approximately 1hr and 45minutes one way with a stopover in Tabiteuea North Atoll for fueling and transit.
Tamana Flight Scheduled
Flight once a week.
Airfare: $241 (One way)
Flight duration is approximately 1 hours, 45 minutes.
Flight once a week.
Airfare: $241 (One way)
Flight duration is approximately 1 hours, 45 minutes.
Bookings & Flight Info
Please call customer support on 1059 or 75021188
Email: reservations@airkiribati.com.ki
Website: www.airkiribati.com.ki / Facebook: Air Kiribati
Please call customer support on 1059 or 75021188
Email: reservations@airkiribati.com.ki
Website: www.airkiribati.com.ki / Facebook: Air Kiribati