Kiribati is a travel destination in Micronesia. Its capital is South Tarawa. September and October are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Kiribati
Phoenix Islands Protected Area (natural) — World's largest UNESCO World Heritage marine park — 408,000 km² of pristine coral atolls, submerged volcanoes, and some of the most biodiverse coral reefs remaining on Earth.
Tarawa Atoll (landmark) — The political and cultural heart of Kiribati — a Pacific wartime battlefield (1943) with Japanese fortifications, Sherman tank wreckage, and the moving Betio war memorial; stilted village life on the lagoon.
Christmas Island (Kiritimati) (natural) — World's largest coral atoll by land area — legendary bonefish and bluefin trevally fly-fishing, magnificent seabird colonies, and the annual Christmas Island Bird Fair.
Millennium Island (Caroline Atoll) (beach) — The first place on Earth to see each new year — remote uninhabited atoll with nesting seabirds, a WWII era lighthouse ruin, and extraordinary snorkelling in turquoise lagoon water.
Abaiang Atoll (natural) — Traditional I-Kiribati village life — pristine lagoon with excellent bonefishing, spectacular snorkelling on undisturbed coral heads, and ancient maneaba (meeting house) culture still living.
Marakei Atoll (beach) — Remote northern atoll with a perfect lagoon — calm enclosed waters, prolific reef fish, and a tight-knit community famous for traditional weaving and dance performances.
Betio Memorial (Tarawa) (landmark) — Site of one of the Pacific War's bloodiest battles — the American Cemetery, a Sherman M4 tank rusting in the lagoon, Japanese bunkers, and the striking war memorial to fallen US Marines.
Bonriki International Area Marine Reserve (natural) — Snorkelling reserve off South Tarawa — healthy table corals, abundant butterflyfish, giant clams, and turtles in lagoon waters adjacent to the capital island.
Tamana Island (natural) — Isolated outer atoll notable for traditional culture and communal fishing drives — the island participates in ancient cooperative fishing practices performed at dawn that have continued for centuries.
Tabuaeran (Fanning) Atoll (beach) — Remote Line Island atoll — crystal-clear lagoon, walking tracks through coconut plantations, and some of the most untouched reef diving in the Central Pacific.