TANGA

Située sur la côte de l’océan Indien, près de la frontière avec le Kenya. Tanga est une ville portuaire de Tanzanie. Elle est l’une des villes les plus vastes de Tanzanie avec un nombre d’habitants qui est comparable à aux villes d’Arusha et Moshi.

Why go to Tanga?

Explore the town centre of Tanga, with its atypical and unique setting. It’s a quiet, relatively unvisited town, making it an authentic destination! You’ll have the chance to meet the locals at the local market, bars and restaurants.

Visiting the town of Tanga

The best way to visit the town is by bike. Of course, you can hire one on site.

From the Raskazone peninsula to the south of Tanga, you’ll find some streets in ruins, then others lovingly maintained, as well as a magnificent Art Deco villa that bears witness to the glorious days of Tanga’s sisal trade.

You’ll find architecture typical of the Indian Ocean coastline, with numerous buildings in the ancient Arab style and majestic colonial mansions where the highest members of the British Empire once lived.

If you stray a little from the city, you can explore the mangrove forest, the Amboni caves and the sublime beaches.

When to visit Tanga?

There is no specific season for visiting the Tanga region – you can visit all year round.

How do I get there?

Access to the region is relatively easy, with several routes available:

  • From Mkomazi Park, it takes between 4h and 5h
  • From Pangani it’s about 50km
  • From the Usambara Mountains, it’s about a 3-hour drive (110km)
  • From Bagamoyo it takes around 4.5 hours by road
  • From Dar Es Salaam, it takes around 6 hours by road

Where to stay?

The Tanga region offers a wide range of accommodation. Contact our advisers to find out more.

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