Welcome to the land of historical Swahili and Arab culture existing today. Along the coastline of the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean lies the historic town of Pangani. Coral reefs and white sand beaches are some of the natural treasures which await discovery but equally fascinating is the rich culture and tradition which can be experienced with local people..
*Guided walking tours of Pangani town passing through historical buildings which show the Arabic coastal influence
*Visits to a former slave labor camps and slave market site
*Excursions on a fishing boat with fisherman at work
*River cruises through the vast coconut plantations of Pangani
*Chance to snorkel on attractive coral where huge sea turtles roam
Historical Walking TourIn Pangani, town elders, serve as knowledgeable guides who can impart their vast understanding of Pangani history and culture as they lead you through Pangani town. In 1810, the Arabs constructed the Central Boma building and buried live humans at each pillar in belief that a strong foundation would be formed. Later, German administration used the establishment as a Colonial District office and added a European style roof giving the building a unique appearance. The intricate carved doors and foundation still remain strong and is now used as the District Commissioner’s
Office. Starting from the British Overseas Management Administration (BOMA), guided walks will lead to numerous historical monuments which Pangani is endowed with. Tours include visits to the original slave depots and slave marketwhere Arabs traded slaves to India and Arabia, the freedom grounds, Islamic and German graves, ancient mosques and traditional houses will give Tourists good insight into the 15th & 16th Century history and culture of Pangani town. Meanwhile artisans proudly display the rich culture and tradition as visits to woodcarvers, basket weavers, carpet, makers, and painters will attest.
Other Activities in the AreaThere are numerous activities in Pangani to keep you busy. Sports fishing, swimming, cycling, and snorkeling with
the sea turtles, are some of activities that are also available. They can either be done separately or combined to make your
tour more enjoyable. Also, social evening tours can be arranged according to your interests. Dolphins at Maziwe Island, Beaches and Game Reserves, Hippo pools and green turtles at Madete shall be added to your tours schedule on request.
How to get therePangani 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.
Contact:
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Jambo. I visited Pangani in September. A gentleman named Mr. Emmanuel found us lodging, showed us around, and was vital to the wonderful time we had in your beautiful town. All the people we met were kind, polite, and helpful. I just want to say asante sana and please thank Mr. Emmanuel for me.
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