Pangani City
Pangani is a small town on the East African coast which is
located 50 km south of Tanga, with a long
cultural history that has British, German, Asian and colonial
influences.
It is located at the mouth of the Pangani river
that collects its waters from Kilimanjaro
and Meru.
Here you can enjoy the coast with clean beaches
where you will find green turtle breeds, historical sites, coral
reefs, the old port and the great diversity of the inhabitants of
tropical areas.
It was once a center of trade with the
African mainland.
The old German administrative Boma is
located behind many tall trees.
The former prison, painted in
a faded ocher red, overlooks the waters of the river.
The old
houses along the main road offer examples of colonial and
traditional Swahili architecture.
Visitors are advised to
explore what remains of the old city on foot.
Even a short
walk rewards visitors with a taste of quiet life in the old
commercial cities along the Swahili coast.
What to Do
Visit of the historic city, cruise on the Pangani river, boat
trip to Maziwe Marine Park Island for swimming, sunbathing,
snorkeling and dolphin watching.
You can also visit some
villages, or get to know the life of the green turtles in danger
of extinction.
In Pangani are organized some city bike tours
and fishing experiences with local fishermen.
Position
Pangani is 53 km south of the city of Tanga.
Where to stay
You can find many guest houses, hotels and campsites both along
the Indian Ocean beach and around the city of Pangani.
Campsites are available in various places around Pangani and in
places nearby.
Getting There
Pangani is easily accessible: there are daily buses leaving from
Dar es Salaam and Arusha. It takes 6 hours of driving from
Arusha and 7 hours from Dar es Salaam.
There are several
minibuses that depart from Tanga.
