Destination guide
Tanga
A laid-back colonial port with limestone caves, a historic harbour and the gateway to the misty Usambara Mountains.
What's there
Places to visit
Tourist Attraction
Amboni Caves
A vast Jurassic-age limestone cave complex 8 km north of the city, the jewel in Tanga's crown, with guided tours and rich folklore.
Mountain Peak
Usambara Mountains (Lushoto)
Cool, forested highlands about three hours inland, famed for hiking, viewpoints, Shambaa culture and endemic wildlife.
Historical Place
Historic colonial quarter
The old town centre with its clock tower, railway station and over a century of German and British administrative buildings.
Museum
Galanos Hot Springs
Natural sulphur springs near the caves, a popular spot for a warm, mineral-rich soak.
Natural Feature
Toten Island
A small island in Tanga Bay dotted with ruined mosques, tombs and baobabs, reached by dhow.
Nature Preserve
Amani Nature Reserve
A rainforest reserve in the East Usambaras with botanical gardens, waterfalls and exceptional birdlife.
Pangani town
A historic Swahili and colonial town south of Tanga at the mouth of the Pangani River, good for beaches and river trips.
Beach
Ras Kazone waterfront
Tanga's leafy seaside neighbourhood with viewpoints, cafes and calm swimming spots along the bay.