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South Tarawa

South Tarawa is one of Kiribati’s international air gateways and a more realistic alternative to the Phoenix Islands for a first visit. The source gives no specific attractions here and does not guarantee permanent connections.

South Tarawa
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The place

What makes it special

  • International air gateway for Kiribati.
  • Less logistically uncertain than the Phoenix Islands.
  • A simpler starting point for getting to know Kiribati.
South Tarawa
Photo by Photo taken by Government of Kiribati employee in the course of their work Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
Travel atlas

Articles in South Tarawa

Guides to this place

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South Tarawa

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Guides to this place

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The Phoenix Islands require permission, a vessel and self-sufficiency

The Phoenix Islands Protected Area is not a conventional island destination: reaching it depends on an authorised expedition, not a regular tourist connection.

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Sources and references

This profile summarises our destination guides. Their research sources and the geographical reference are listed below.

Profile updated: 13/09/2026