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Snorkelling and diving
Sports Activity Location

Snorkelling and diving

Tanga, Tanzania

About

Visit the coral reefs and marine life around Toten Island and the coast for snorkelling, diving and dhow trips.

Sports Activity Location

Opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where it is

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

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