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Tanga, Tanzania

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Getting to & around Tanga

From other cities: Tanga Airport (TGT) receives limited scheduled and charter flights; the city is also linked by good tarmac roads and regular buses from Dar es Salaam (about 5-6 hours) and from Moshi and Arusha via the Usambara route.

Getting around: Around town, use bajaji three-wheelers, boda-boda motorbikes, daladala minibuses and taxis; boats and dhows serve the bay, and shared vehicles run up to Lushoto in the Usambaras.

Full getting-there guide

More in Tanga

Amboni Caves Tourist Attraction
Tanga

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.
Usambara Mountains (Lushoto) Mountain Peak
Tanga

Usambara Mountains (Lushoto)

Cool, forested highlands about three hours inland, famed for hiking, viewpoints, Shambaa culture and endemic wildlife.
Historic colonial quarter Historical Place
Tanga

Historic colonial quarter

The old town centre with its clock tower, railway station and over a century of German and British administrative buildings.
Galanos Hot Springs Museum
Tanga

Galanos Hot Springs

Natural sulphur springs near the caves, a popular spot for a warm, mineral-rich soak.