{"id":369,"date":"2026-07-02T14:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/tanga\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:07:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:07:36","slug":"tanga","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/tanzania\/travel-notes\/tanga\/","title":{"rendered":"Tanga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tanga<\/h2>\n

Tanga is a historic port city where colonial architecture, lively markets, and Swahili coastal charm come together. It may not have major highlights, but it\u2019s a great place to wander, soak up the atmosphere, and experience an authentic Swahili city.<\/h4><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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  1. Things to do<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Restaurant tips<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. To: Pangani \/ Ushongo<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. To: Lushoto<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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      Ndumi Village Market<\/strong> \u2013 Browse second-hand clothes, woven baskets, spices, and traditional crafts. Stop for fresh juice, Swahili pilau, or mishkaki (grilled meat skewers).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Amboni Caves<\/strong> \u2013 One of East Africa\u2019s largest limestone cave systems, 8 km north of Tanga. Take a guided, torch-lit tour to see stalactites and hear local myths.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tongoni Ruins<\/strong> \u2013 Explore 15th-century Swahili mosques and tombs overlooking Mtangata Bay, a reminder of the area\u2019s ancient trading past.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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        The Kitchen Caf\u00e9<\/strong> \u2013 On Mkwakwani Road. Serves Indian, Chinese, Italian, and local dishes. Popular for butter chicken, masala dosa, fresh smoothies, and pastries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        D\u2019Amour Bar & Grill<\/strong> \u2013 A relaxed beach bar with a garden dining area, offering Italian dishes, seafood, and vegetarian-friendly options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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        To: Pangani \/ Ushongo<\/h2> \t

        Distance & time<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • From Tanga: 55 km | 2 hrs<\/li>\n
        • From Fish Eagle Point: 3.5 hrs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Route<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Leave Tanga heading south.<\/li>\n
          • Follow the minor gravel road through Kilale \u2192 Boza \u2192 Pangani town.<\/li>\n
          • The route takes you through endless coconut plantations.<\/li>\n
          • To continue to Ushongo, cross the Pangani River by ferry \u2014 a fun experience!<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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            To: Lushoto<\/h2> \t

            Distance & time<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • From Tanga: 170 km | 4 hrs<\/li>\n
            • From Fish Eagle Point: add 90 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Route<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • From Fish Eagle Point Lodge (52 km north of Tanga, 90 min scenic drive):\n
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                  Drive back through Tanga on the A14 south.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Rejoin the main road between Manza Primary School and Manza Secondary School.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

                • From Tanga, follow the A14 and B1 inland towards Pongwe and on to Mombo.<\/li>\n
                • From Mombo, turn right at Usambara Filling Station.<\/li>\n
                • The road climbs into the Usambara Mountains, leading you to the lively mountain town of Lushoto.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    Enjoy the contrast: from palm trees and coastal villages to cool mountain air and African alpine scenery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":1090,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-369","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"feed_page_to_atlas":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/369","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/369\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3095,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/369\/revisions\/3095"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}