Tanga Pangani Beach

Tanga is the second biggest seaport in Tanzania and is an ideal stopover along the way on your Tanzania Safari Holiday. From here can enjoy a day tour to Jamhuri Park that has a great view of the harbour, to the Ras Kazone Peninsula that overlooks the Totem Island as well as to the Amboni caves. The location of Tanga town is on the northeast coast of Tanzania and it is the main northern seaport of Tanzania. it is situated next to Mkomazi Game Reserve, Pemba Island, Amani Nature Reserve, as well as Amboni caves and these caves, are located only 8km from the middle of Tanga town away from the main road connecting Horohoro and Tanga. These beautiful Amboni underground caves are believed to stretch on for an approximated 234 kilometres.

The Pangani Coast

Pangani is located almost 50 km south of Tanga in north eastern Tanzania. It used to be the base of Arab slave trade which was positioned on a beautiful delta of River Pangani. Pangani is the name of the district as well.

The stunning area of mainland coast was not very popular however as a result of improved flight connections as well as the establishment of a few good lodges, the place has become a more relaxed and budget friendly option instead of Zanzibar.

Pangani is the best place to kick back and relieve yourself of your daily stresses and as you enjoy its private beaches

Pangani town served as a settlement for several foreigners for a long while and it has a number of historical sites that are the evidence of the previous Arabic influence, the German colonialists as well as the British colonial times.

How to go there

Pangani is located in the south of Tanga town next to the coast of the Indian Ocean. There are two routes that can lead you to Pangani. The first would be by using the 44km route from Muheza on the main road to Tanga. You can also travel from Tanga for 53km. There are about five to six buses that travel everyday from Tanga to Pangani from the major bus stand in Tanga.

Things to do in Tanga and Pangani

Cultural and Historical Tours

You can take a guided walk to explore the ancient monuments of Pangani. The tours involve visiting the freedom grounds, traditional houses, exploring the ancient slave depots plus the slave market, the old German graves as well as several ancient mosques.

Water sport and beach Tours

There are a variety water sports in Pangani such as snorkeling with turtles, sport fishing as well as swimming. You can get to see hippo pools, green turtles at Madete, dolphins at Maziwe Island as well as explore Saadani National Park which is located in the south.

Guided Boat Tours

The boat tours commonly take place in the afternoon and in the early evening on River Pangani. You may catch a glimpse of crocodiles or hippos in different areas of the river. The boat tour also involves interacting and engaging with the local fishermen around the river banks.

Unwind on the beaches

Spend time on the beautiful sand beaches of Ushongo and head towards the south for swimming, sunbathing or just relax at the beach. You can have a taste of the delicious cuisines at any of the beach hotels

Pangani River Cruise

You can enjoy an amazing cruise on River Pangani and the source of water in Pangani is Mountain Kilimanjaro. You will drift through the thick coconut trees, explore the diverse plant and wildlife and if you are lucky, you may be able to see a crocodile.

Agricultural Tours

Our professional guides can also take you to a number of agricultural projects in the surrounding area such as the sisal estates plus factories, as well as the coconut processing plant at Kikokwe. According to the historical records there, it is documents that the first seedlings of sisal were planted in 1892 by a German botanist called Hindodropha.

Fishing Tours

You can plan for a day tour or a half day trip that involves local fishing gear, refreshments, a boat ride, fishing with the local fishermen, fruits as well as the fishing guide. For hundreds of years, local fishermen in Pangani used to sail throughout the Indian Ocean. You can experience fishing tours in a traditional dhow which could last for about six hours and will be very fun.

Where to stay

There are a number of lodging facilities that provide great accommodation on Pangani beach and highlighted below; Tembo Kijani Eco lodge, Capricorn Beach Cottages, Fish Eagle Point, The Tides and Lodge Villa, The Beach Crab Resort and Kijongo Bay Beach Resort