Get To Know The Tanga City : When it comes to choosing a splendid destination for your precious holiday, Tanzania is an esteemed extraordinary place, with lots of spectacles including the mighty Kilimanjaro Mountain, the famous Serengeti National Park, and the inaugural Ngorongoro Crater. Forget about the wildlife safaris which are exceedingly rewarding; city tours also give unforgettable experiences to visitors.
Tanzania has iconic cities including, Dar es Salaam, the busiest capital, Arusha city (the Safari Capital), Mwanza City (the Rocky City), Mbeya City (the Green City), Dodoma (the Capital City) and Tanga City, the finest city for having fun. Let’s explore Tanga City on a full-day tour.
Tanga is endowed with glorious destinations and attractions that can be visited on your special full-day tour. It is home to diverse cultural and ethnic groups including the Zigua, Digo, Bondei, Sambaa, and Pare. These communities are very welcome to other visitors, and you can have lunch cooked with them in their local recipe which is always delicious. On your full day in Tanga City, you can enjoy doing the following;
Site-seeing around the city
Around this serene city, you can be roaming on a walking safari across several selected streets and enjoy the views of various things including the Tanga’s mixed architectural designs, local people doing their things, and stunning buildings. Some of the captivating buildings include Cliff Tower, Clock Tower, and Court House.
Visiting historical sites in Tanga
Tanga has an incredible historical significance which dates back to the Arabian and Portuguese eras, as well as the colonial period. Tanga’s port was used to export ivories, commodities, and slaves. There are special historical sites which emblem this history and are worth a visit. They include;
Tongoni Ruins; Here you will discover the ruins of the 15th century world. You will encounter over 30 ancient tombs built in a Shirazi pillar style and older mosques which are said to be used by the sultans for worship. You will have to drive 20km to the south of Tanga city.
Toten Island; This one was famously known during the German times. It is currently uninhabited and protected as a marine park. You can discover more things on this isolated island, as some like to call it “Island of the Dead” including ruins of mosques dating from the 17th and 18th centuries and pottery remains, all these signifying the existence of Swahili people in this island.
Yambe Island; with its history resembling Toten Island, Yambe Island is the largest uninhabited island in the east of Tanga city. Here you will meet with medieval Swahili ruins.
Visiting local markets
Off the busy streets of Tanga city, are the local markets where you buy some products. Tangamano Market is full of products such as clothes, bags, and utensils that may be useful to you. Food products like rice, maize, flour, bananas, fish, and meat can also be purchased here. Ngamiani Market is another busy market in Tanga City where you can go and buy some products from the native sellers.
Visiting museums
Tanga is home to some enchanting museums that feature thrilling historical features worth a visit. Urithi Tanga Museum preserves Tanga’s cultural heritage, history, and prosperity. Here you will learn more about Tanga as well as the uniqueness of Urithi’s Museum architecture.
Visiting the Amboni caves
These alluring caves are said to be formed over 150 million years ago. They carry some inspiring mythical stories from the locals. Here you will observe ten caves, but only one of them can be accessed on guided tours. The locals consider these caves as sacred places for worshipping the “Mizimu”, a Swahili word for ghost.
Chilling on Raskazone Beach
You can finish your day well by going for a sea breeze at Raskazone Beach is exceptionally nice. Here you will enjoy swimming and boat safaris to nearby islands. The place is usually crowded on Sundays, which means you can socialize with various people if you want. Another place that you can visit while on your tour in Tanga is the Tanga Port whose origin dates back to 1914.
Cost for a full-day tour in Tanga
A full-day tour through Tanga City will cost you around $180 for a group of two people. Price changes as the size of the group increases. For instance, a group of ten people will have to pay $500 for a full-day city tour in Tanga.
Putting all the beauties of Tanga city, you will be discoursing as this iconic Tanga has a lot of attractions. Want to explore Tanga City to the fullest, consider having a trip. Apart from scenic views of the city, Tanga hosts many splendid destinations for you. It is also bordered by stunning parks like Saadani National Park, and you can access many other attractions from there. The doors at Explore African Safaris are always welcome, and rest assured that your safari plans are well handles. Good luck on your trip plans.
