Only 50 kilometers from Tanga via car, you can visit the quiet and beautiful beach of Pangani. This beach is named after the river flowing from Mount Kilimanjaro to its ultimate endpoint of the Indian Ocean. At Pangani Beach, you will find the innovations of the modern era with recent hotel buildings or restorations.
However, like many beach cities, to keep it charm, Pangani Beach has maintained may of its historical buildings, plantations, and factories which were operated by foreigners, such as the Arabians, Germans, and the British. In a contrast to the busier Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam, Pangani Beach is a quieter destination where you can relax on the white sand beach or take a swim in the crystal clear waters.
In fact, some of the most popular activities are snorkeling and scuba diving off of the Maziawe Island Park. Other fun adventures include fishing and historical tours.The history of Pangani Beach can be traced back to the sixth century where it was known as a port for shipping slaves and ivory to Arabians and Europeans.
How to get to Pangani ?
Pangani is situated about 50 km south of Tanga Town along the coast of the Indian Ocean. There are two roads to get in Pangani, via Muheza 44km or Tanga town 53km.
Everyday there are five or six buses departing for Pangani from the main bus stand in Tanga, Shakila, Rahaleo and Doweto are companies operating on our destination. The ride takes 2.5 hours by public transport and the fare is approximately 1,600/= Tshs that can be changed accordingly.
A 6-hour drive by road, or a scheduled flight (minimum 2 persons) that operates from Arusha daily departing at 1300hrs, arriving Pangani airstrip at 1520 (via Zanzibar). Return flight departs Pangani at 1540hrs and arrives Arusha at 1700hrs.
Attractions
Pangani Falls, a water fall that provides electricity for Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Moshi. Pangani River hosts birds and crocodiles. Maziwi Island is a nature reserve which provides ground for snorkeling opportunity and dolphin tour. A walking tour though the town allows one to see some of old buildings that are over 200 years old, as well as visits to a former slave labor camps and slave market site.
We offer various hotels in Pangani including Kijongo Bay beach Resort, Mkoma Bay and The Tides.
Pangani Town Tours
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