- Pangani
The name Pangani is derived from the river that runs through the northern part of this historical town flowing from the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Located about 50km South from Tanga town, Pangani has a remarkable history dating back to the 15th century and traces of old buildings and monuments still can be seen. It was a trading port dealing mainly with ivory and slaves.
Currently Pangani is mainly a fishing town providing beautiful beaches with coconut trees. Someone looking for a quiet vacation and an experience of African culture untouched by modern tourism Pangani would be an answer to that.
Discover the cultural heritage of Pangani by exploring ruins and monuments, the historical river front, the Asian quarters , Indian street, the German post office and custom house, the slave market, the British hospital and German cemetery (2.5hrs).The architecture of Pangani reflects the influence of the Arab, Asian, Germans and the British historical presence in East Africa.
Maziwe Island
Maziwe Island Marine Reserve is a small sand atoll, about 8 kms from Pangani, that becomes exposed during low tide and some neap tides. Let Kijongo Bay Resort take you on a boat trip to this hidden island, where you can snorkel on the diverse and beautiful coral reefs, that surround Maziwe Island.
Saadani National Park
Along the coast of Indian ocean in Tanzania ,lies one of the most beautiful Park, Saadani.
The park was of officially a National Park in 2005 from the former Saadani game reserve.
Being the only National Park that harbors both marine and terrestrial habitats, Saadani has plenty of marine life and large numbers of wild animals.
It is not surprising to encounter wild animals on the beach in this coastal Park.
Saadani is one of the fewer breeding site for endangered Green Sea Turtles and the only Tanzania Park to protect the mangrove forest.
The coastal forest in this unique park harbors rare species of Black and white Colobus Monkeys.
Visitor to this place will have an opportunity to do a game drive in the savannah part of the park and enjoy the beautiful unspoiled beach that lies within the Park.