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Tourism in Pangani
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Pangani
is a small town in East Africa’s coast that was 50 kms South of Tanga with long
history culture the town has Arabic, German, Asian and British Colonial rules
influence. This is a place where Swahili, Arab, colonial traditions and modern
hospitality blends together.
This
town is located at the mouth of Pangani River that collects its water from Mt
Kilimanjaro and Meru to the Indian Ocean. Here you will enjoy coastline with
clean beaches where endangered Green Turtles breeds, historic sites, coral
reefs, Old Port as well as great diversity of tropical marine dwellers.
At
the point where the massive Pangani River empties itself into the Indian Ocean,
a village has grown. The Pangani River passes through the northern side of the
town, separating the old buildings and the present-day market from the farms
and small houses on the southern side. The river itself requires a ferry to
cross, its dark brown waters filled heavily with alluvial silt as it meanders
slowly into the ocean. On either side of the little town, coconut palms and
sisal plantations undulate towards the horizon.
Once
a centre of Swahili trade with the African mainland; the town of Pangani is now
a sleepy backwater with little memories of days of splendor. The old German
administrative boma still stands behind a colonnade of tall shade trees and the
former prison, painted a fading ochre red, looks over the river’s lazy waters.
Old houses along the main road offer lived-in examples of colonial and
traditional Swahili architecture, the buildings slowly crumbling against the
monsoon winds. Visitors passing through the area would do well to explore what
remains of the old town on foot. Even a short walk rewards visitors with a
glimpse of quiet life in the old trading towns along the Swahili Coast.
PANGANI OFFERS
-
Historical town tour… Explore Historic buildings of Pangani town, slave market,
old port and slave routes
- Pangani River cruising
- A boat trip to Maziwe Marine Park Island for swimming, sun-bathing, snorkeling and watching dolphins
- Village tours.. a welcome to Coast people’s home and stay with a family getting an insight of the Swahili culture. Participate in various activities with the family members
GREEN TURTLE EXPERIENCE:
-
An opportunity to explore the life of Endangered Green Turtles. Visits to
nesting sites and get to know their breeding behavior
CYCLING TOURS:
Cycling tours around the town to the German
fort, then proceed to Mwera, sisal plantations Kikokwe the first place where
sisal was introduced to Eastern Africa by Dr. Richard Hindrof and adjacent
villages. Other cycling tours can take you to Mkoma to see the Pemba channel,
Mwanaunguja corals and bombarded German war ship to the beaches of Ushongo
FISHING WITH LOCAL FISHERMEN:
-
Evening tour within and around Pangani town. Get an insight of local
entertainments available in the area
Farm tour:- visit local’s farms with coconut,
various types of fruits and enjoy fresh fruits and coconut juice while rolling
on criss-crossing the dominating coconut trees
SAFARI TO SAADANI NATIONAL PARK
An
opportunity to travel or have a safari to Saadani National Park, Whereby there
will be crossing Pangani river with a ferry (75 km / 3 hours’ drive). then
another 35 km to Saadani village.
Saadani National Park: dubbed Where bush meets beach is a a unique shoreline wilderness combining marine, savanna, forest and riverine environments together with the historic village of Saadani. 70km north of Bagamoyo.
Saadani National Park: dubbed Where bush meets beach is a a unique shoreline wilderness combining marine, savanna, forest and riverine environments together with the historic village of Saadani. 70km north of Bagamoyo.
Where to stay:
A
wide range of guest houses, hotels and lodges are available along the Indian
Ocean beach and around the town of Pangani. Camping grounds are available in
various places depending on nature of your tour around Pangani and neighbouring
places. Tourist information office or tour guides can make arrangements for
homestays and overnights in local guest houses, hotels and lodges when making
hikes of several days within and around Pangani area.
Facilities for hire: Camping facilities can be hired after providing a one day
notice. Mountain bikes and engine boat can be hired in Pangani town at a
reasonable price. Pangani Cultural Tourism Enterprise a boat that can be
available at any time. For those planning to leave for Zanzibar through Pangani
or Saadani National Park, hired boats are available
Tour Guides:-
The
guides of the Cultural Tourism Programme are indigenous of Pangani who speaks
good English and have experience in tour guiding in the area. The guides are
very charming and will accompany you in leisure activities. Boat captains and
the divers will guide you in all water related activities. Bookings for various
excursions and tours can be made at the Pangani Tourist Information Centre
(T.I.C) located at the Main bus stand. Pangani T.I.C has internet facilities.
All Pangani registered guides are found at the office. Tanzania Tourist Board
Tourist Information offices of Arusha and Dar- es -Salaam can assist on booking
your tour in Pangani.
Getting there:
Pangani
can be easily accessed by road. There are daily buses leaving Dar- es -Salaam
and Arusha to Pangani
Via
Tanga. It takes 6 hours drive from Arusha and 7 hours from Dar- es Salaam.
Pangani is 53km South of Tanga town where several minibuses to Pangani are available.
Mini-buses leave once all seats are occupied and it takes an hour to Pangani.
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