Pangani Town : The name Pangani owes to the river that runs through northern part of this Historical Town. Pangani is an ancient town, and is believed to have been established before the 6th Century BC and played an important role during the slave trade era.
It was a trading port dealing mainly with slaves and ivory. Several historical sites in and around the town serve as reminders for the strong Arabic influence and the later German, British colonial era in Tanganyika
Nowadays it is mainly a fishing town dotted with coconut trees, providing beautiful beaches for quiet vacation. Pangani is situated about 50km south of Tanga on the mouth of River Pangani that flows from the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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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