3 DAYS PANGANI TOUR
3 DAYS PANGANI TOUR
OVERVIEW:
Pangani is a pivotal 19th century trade centre that has been largely bypassed by 20th century developments. Pangani is northeast Tanzania town that lies just 45 km south of Tanga, at the shoreline of Pangani River. Established before the 6th century the town is one
of the historical towns of Tanzania. Pangani is now mainly a fishing town that provides beautiful beaches for a quiet vacation. Pangani waterfall is the main source for providing electricity for Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Moshi. The Pangani River also hosts a good number of birds and crocodiles and also Maziwe Island on Pangani gives a great opportunity for snorkeling and
dolphin tour. A walk through the town is like a time travel where you will feel like roaming through ancient cities as the cities are showcases some buildings that are 200 years old.
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
Day 1 MOSHI / ARUSHA / DAR ES SALAAM TO TANGA TOWN:
Drive from long distance to Tanga town to Pangani,via to Tongoni Ruins for historical Huba uwajemi and Arabs since 15century,After historical continue to Pan‐gani secret coastal historical town in Tanzania for full day trip with lunch boxes and photographic at most ex‐tinct ruins of Arabs, German and British since colonial century, dinner and over night at beach hotel or Lodge .
Day 2 Tanga Town to Pangani
After breakfast at 8:30am prepared to cross a river pangani by ferry and driving or cycling at Richard Hindorl Tower, The farmer from German who introduced a sisal in Tanga/Tanzania, visit sisal farm and factory, share experience of life style and origin Swahili from local community,lunch time having at Ushongo village for relax at the beach,visit Turtle nest,Fishing marketing,evening time swimming at Indian ocean,beach night fire, dinner and over night at Beach hotel or lodge.
Day 3 Pangani to Tanga
After breakfast at 8:30am prepared back to Pangani town for River cruising ,birds watching, mangrove forest and upon stop at Matakani village visit a local and share fishing activities, coconut juice and coconut wine experience at asentury of Pangani river, After having a funny return to Pangani for lunch and head back to Moshi / Dar es salaam. Or boat trip to Zanzibar airport 1 hour. Optional :
DAY 4 SNORKELLING AND DOLPHIN TOUR:
Maziwe Island is one of the oldest Marine Reserves in Tanzania and can be found about 15 nautical miles off the coast of Pangani. Established in 1981 it was given the status of a Reserve to prevent cutting the trees of the island as well as taking care of the important reef system around.
A lack of protection, the trees still fell for firewood, until just a few were left and those got swept away by the starting sea erosion. Around 1983 the last tree was seen on Maziwe and what is left today, is a sun-kissed sand island, exposed during low tide.
A diversity of nearly 400 species of fish, 35 genera of hard and soft corals, sponges and algae as well as shoreline birds have been identified. Just recently a group of Bird Experts from Denmark counted 35 –38.000 Terns roosting or passing Maziwe and also spotted the first Black Tern in Tanzania. Still a lot of research needs to be done on Maziwe to understand
the importance of the ecological system above and under water.
DAY 5 SAFARI TO SAADANI NATIONAL PARK
An opportunity to travel or have a safari to Saadani National Park, where by 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.
These prices include:
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Moshi (before & after climb)
- Group transport to and from Moshi to the trail head
- Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Expert guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
- Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
- Private toilet
- Four season, 3 person mountain tents, double occupancy
- Sleeping pad, foam, 1.5 inches thick
- Mess tents, tables, chairs, lanterns
- Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
- Breakfast at hotel
Not included in price:
- Airfare
- Lunch or dinner at hotel
- Beverages at hotel
- Personal gear and equipment
- Tips