12 Days Tanga Beach Holiday

Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Destinations

Arusha – Tanga – Pangani – Magoroto – Saadani

Style

On Land Wildlife Safari

Min number of Pax

2

About this Tour

This 12-day Tanga Beach Holiday is a masterful blend of adventure, history, and “bush-meets-beach” relaxation. Starting from the safari capital of Arusha, you’ll journey toward the coast to explore the hidden gems of Northeast Tanzania—from the ancient Amboni Caves and the lush Usambara mountains to the unique shores of Saadani, where the wildlife meets the waves

Itinerary Highlights

  • Magoroto Forest Estate: A tropical rainforest retreat with a private lake, spice tours, and mountain air.
  • Amboni Caves: Exploration of East Africa’s most extensive limestone cave system, rich in Jurassic history and local myths.
  • Pangani River & History: A nostalgic journey through an ancient dhow port, featuring colonial ruins and serene river canoeing.
  • Saadani National Park: Tanzania’s only coastal park, where you can spot elephants on the beach and hippos in the Wami River.
  • Secluded Beach Leisure: Plenty of time to unwind on the pristine, uncrowded shores of the Swahili Coast.
Brief itinerary below
Arusha - Tanga
Day
1
Amboni Caves
Day
2
Canoeing Through Pangani River & Historical Tour
Day
3
Full Day at Leisure
Day
4
Full Day at Leisure
Day
5
Amani Nature Reserve.
Day
6
Full Day at Leisure
Day
7
Magoroto Forest Estate
Day
8
Full Day at Leisure
Day
9
Saadani National Park.
Day
10
Full Day at Leisure
Day
11
Depature
Day
12
Day 1: Arusha – Tanga

Start the drive early in the morning after breakfast with luggage through Moshi keep driving under the range of pare mountains to Korogwe and lunch stop will be at one of the transit hotel in Korogwe (own arrangement), later proceed with the drive to TANGA at Mount Usambara Hotel for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)

Destination

Tanga

Meals Plan

Breakfast

Overnight

Mount Usambara Hotel

Start after breakfast with a drive to Amboni caves for half day tour. These caves are located about 8km north of Tanga city along Mombasa Road. according to researchers it believed the caves were under water about 150 million years ago during Jurassic period


There are 1 interesting and adventure station and all tunnels or chambers are accessible to tourists via guided tours.
Thereafter return to the hotel (lunch own arrangement)
Afternoon at leisure, Mount Usambara Hotel for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)

Destination

Amboni Caves

Meals Plan

Breakfast

Overnight

Mount Usambara Hotel

After breakfast you will visit Pangani historical site for a historical tour, you will get a very informative history of Pangani during coastal trade, slave trade and during colonial time and post-colonial time. 

You will also conduct a canoeing tour on Pangani River beach, you will enjoy boat riding, fishing and swimming in the Indian Ocean and Pangani river. Pangani is one of the very few fine beaches in the coast of east Africa.
Evening return to Mount Usambara Hotel for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)

Destination

Pangani River

Meals Plan

Breakfast

Overnight

Mount Usambara Hotel

After breakfast check out and drive to Tanga Beach Resort. Full day at leisure (lunch on own account). Tanga Beach Resort for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)
Destination

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Meals Plan

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Overnight

Tanga Beach Resort

After breakfast, day at leisure. Evening walk at the beach. Tanga Beach Resort for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)
Destination

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Meals Plan

Breakfast

Overnight

Tanga Beach Resort

After breakfast depart with packed lunch to Amani Nature Reserve.
The Amani nature reserve is a protected area located in Tanga region. It’s the largest block within the East Usambara mountains. 

Amani nature reserve 80km from Tanga city, forest area and full of bird voice and can see the chameleons, historical place. A good place for cycling, spice farms and mostly surrounded by Wasambaa tribe. Spending the whole day there evening drive to Nyumbani Hotel for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)

Destination

Amani Nature

Meals Plan

Breakfast

Overnight

Nyumbani Hotel

After breakfast, day at leisure. Evening walk at the beach. Nyumbani Hotel and Resort for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)
Destination

Coastline

Meals Plan

Breakfast

Overnight

Nyumbani Hotel

After breakfast depart with packed lunch to Magoroto Forest Estate. Magoroto Forest Estate is Tanzania’s newest forest retreat situated near Muheza Tanga. It has a tropical rain forest climate with spices birds and a manmade lake making it perfect getaway from the city. It was originally set up by German colonizers who wanted to create a lake to relax. After passing through many different hands, it is finally open to the public for the enjoyment of all. It’s an oasis of calm, tranquility and natural beauty.Nyumbani Hotel & Resort for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)
Destination

Marogoto Forest

Meals Plan

Breakfast

Overnight

Nyumbani Hotel

After breakfast, day at leisure. Evening walk at the beach. Villa Matalai Boutique for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)
Destination

Coastline

Meals Plan

Breakfast

Overnight

Villa Matalai Boutique

After breakfast, depart with packed lunch to Saadani National Park.
Saadani is where the beach meets the bush. The only wildlife sanctuary in East Africa to boast for an Indian Ocean beachfront, it as well possesses all the attributes that make Tanzania’s tropical coastline and islands very popular with European sun-worshipers. Yet it is also the one place where those idle hours of sunbathing might be interrupted by an elephant strolling past, or a lion coming to drink at the nearby water hole! Late afternoon return to Villa Matalai. Villa Matalai Boutique for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)

Destination

Saadani National Park

Meals Plan

Breakfast

Overnight

Villa Matalai Boutique

After breakfast, day at leisure. Evening walk at the beach. Villa Matalai Boutique for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)
Destination

Coastline

Meals Plan

Breakfast

Overnight

Villa Matalai Boutique

After breakfast, day at leisure. Evening walk at the beach. Villa Matalai Boutique for overnight (Bed & Breakfast basis)
Destination

Arusha

Meals Plan

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Overnight

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INCLUDED
  •  All meals and accommodations during the entire safari.
  • Local flight from Arusha to Central Serengeti with 20kgs luggage allowance per person
  •  A very high-quality safari land cruiser with pop up roof
  •  A highly experienced safari guide
  • Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
  • All park fees for all the national parks
  • All transfers in the mainland
NOT INCLUDED
  • Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts etc)
  • International flights tickets (airline).
  • For balloon you will pay extra $ 550 per person
  • Tips for staff such as guides and the cook staff
  • Fees for passport, visas, immunizations and insurance
  • Laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature
  • Visit and support s for the orphan’s center – these can be arranged and paid for direct to the center
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