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Pangani Caltural Tour
Pangani is a small town in East Africa’s coast with long history and a culture with Arabic, German, Asian and British Colonial rules influence. This is a place where Swahili, Arab, colonial traditions and modern hospitality blends together.
Located
at the mouth of Pangani River that collects its water from Mt
Kilimanjaro and Meru to the Indian Ocean, Pangani Cultural Tourism
Programme offers various tours.Here you will enjoy coastline with clean beaches where endangered Green Turtles breeds, historic sites, coral reefs, Old Port as well as great diversity of tropical marine dwellers.
Pangani offers;
-Historical town tour-Explore Historic buildings of Pangani town, slave
market, old port and slave routes
-Pangani River cruising
-Maziwe Marine Park Island tour—-diving and snorkeling + sun bath
-Village tours-a welcome to Coast people’s home and stay with a family
getting an insight of the Swahili culture. Participate in various activities
with the family members
- An opportunity to explore the life of Endangered Green Turtles. Visits to
nesting sites and the release of the hatch lings to the Indian Ocean
-An opportunity for safari to Saadani National Park
-Cycling tours around the town, to the sisal plantations and adjacent
villages
-Fishing with local fishermen
-Evening tour within and around Pangani town. Get an insight of local
entertainments available in the area
-Farm tour-visit local’s farms with coconut, various types of fruits and enjoy
fresh fruits and coconut juice while rolling on cross-crossing the
dominating coconut trees
Where to stay;
A wide range of guest houses, hotels and lodges is available along the Indian Ocean beach and around the town of Pangani. Camping grounds are available in various places depending on nature of your tour around Pangani and neighboring places.
Tourist information office or tour guides can make arrangements for home stays and overnights in local guest houses, hotels and lodges when making hikes of several days within and around Pangani area.
Facilities for hire;
Camping facilities can be hired after providing a one day notice. Mountain bikes and engine boat can be hired in Pangani town at a reasonable price. Pangani cultural Tourism Enterprise has an engine boat that can be available at any time.For those planning to leave for Zanzibar through Pangani or Saadani National Park, hired boats are available.
Tour Guides:-
The guides of the Cultural Tourism Programme are indigenous of Pangani who speaks good English and have ample experience in tour guiding in the area. The guides are very charming and will accompany you in leisure activities. Boat captains and the driver will guide you in all water related activities.
Bookings for various excursion and tours can be made at the Pangani
Tourist Information Centre (TIC) located at the Main bus stand. Pangani
T.IC has internet facilities. All Pangani registered guides are found at the
office. Tanzania Tourist Board Tourist Information offices at Arusha and
Dares salaam can assist on booking your tour in Pangani.
Pangani can be easily accessed by buses. There are daily buses leaving
Dar es Salaam and Arusha to Pangani vuia Tanga. It takes 6 hours drive
from Arusha and 7hours from Dar es Salaam. Pangani is 53 km South of
Tanga town where several mini-buses to Pangani are available.Mini-buses
leaves once all seats are occupied and it takes an hour to Panganito
Pangani.
Transport by a safari van
hanging
over the narrow streets, unchanged for hundreds of years. Protecting
the harbor stands Fort Jesus which was built by the Portuguese over 400
years ago to protect their interest in East Africa against Omani Arabs.
See how it went from a fort to a prison, to a tourist attraction. Walk
under the famous elephant tusks on Moi Avenue, which you probably have
seen in those old African adventure movies. Finally we visit the Akamba
wood carvers center. Here you can purchase a fine hand carved African
memento. A short excursion full of culture, history and not to be
missed. For the photographer, sights and opportunities for great photos
abound.
Mamba
Village hosts Africa's largest Crocodile Farm. Your visit will coincide
with feeding time at 5:00pm.This one is great for the kids. This trip
will also include the beautiful botanical in this area. Nature in all
her glory with the assistance of man, presents breathtaking views. Great
places to take pictures to send back home or just to put on the mantle.
Take a picture with the flora and fauna as the background. It is just
beautiful! 
guide
will lead you on walk through the historic Old Town to the 400 year old
fortress of Fort Jesus. Built by the Portuguese as a stronghold at the
entrance to the harbour, the ancient fort is a stunning example of 16th
century military architecture that has survived centuries of attack and
conquest. Here you will be welcomed by Portuguese and Arab fire-bearers
before witnessing a dazzling sound and light show that is followed by a
sumptuous dinner served alfresco within the ramparts of the Fort for a
truly unforgettable dining experience. After this memorable experience
of lifetime you will be taken back to your hotel. 
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against the dhow sets the mood for romance. As you cruise you can
almost sense bygone time when life went at a much slower pace. Don't
miss this one; it is the gem in the crown of any safari. 
heir
influence only went a short distance inland from the settlements along
the coast. During the 19th century (1800's) the people from Europe came
in force and pushed into the heart of Africa, and changed it forever.
Ngomongo Cultural Center is a look back in time in miniature of tribal
life and community groundings. Here you are able to get a glimpse of the
lifestyle and cultures that existed for centuries before “civilization"
came to Africa. Different traditional tribal huts are set up in this
themed village, with peoples from the different tribes portraying their
ancestors. Watch and even participate in different food preparation, its
hard work, and no labor saving devices here. You are in for a surprise
when you sample the local brews. Enjoy, marvel or participate in the
various tribal dances, nothing to stop you from having a great time. As a
matter of fact they will encourage you to join in. but then as all good
things, they all have to come to an end. Hope that you brought along
your camera, for the photo opportunities are plentiful. The memories
will last a lifetime.
This
is an afternoon trip, headed just outside of the city. Here is an
example of how a wasteland and Bamburi stone quarry has been reclaimed
and made an attraction. An abundance of wildlife and birds resides in
and amongst the Casuarina trees. Here you will see eland, buffalo,
crocodiles and many reptiles. Majestic crowned cranes inhabit the area,
and add beauty and grace to the area. At the end of the trip you will
visit the commercial aquaculture in the area. Now that should be
something to see and learn.
As
you wander the streets of the Old Arab Town, you will see the intricate
hand carved doors, and balconies hanging over the narrow streets,
unchanged for hundreds of years. Protecting the harbor stands Fort Jesus
which was built by the Portuguese over 400 years ago to protect their
interest in East Africa against Omani Arabs. See how it went from a fort
to a prison, to a tourist attraction. Walk under the famous elephant
tusks on Moi Avenue, which you probably have seen in those old African
adventure movies. 
cultures
that existed for centuries before “civilization" came to Africa.
Different traditional tribal huts are set up in this themed village,
with peoples from the different tribes portraying their ancestors. Watch
and even participate in different food preparation, its hard work, and
no labor saving devices here. You are in for a surprise when you sample
the local brews. Enjoy, marvel or participate in the various tribal
dances, nothing to stop you from having a great time. As a matter of
fact they will encourage you to join in. but then as all good things,
they all have to come to an end. Hope that you brought along your
camera, for the photo opportunities are plentiful. The memories will
last a lifetime. For the photographer, sights and opportunities for
great photos abound.
Depart
from your hotel in the morning and drive along the Mombasa - Nairobi
road to the first gate to Tsavo east national park [Bachuma gate]. After
entry embark on your first game viewing in search of Elephants ,the man
eaters of Tsavo, Buffalo, cheetah, Giraffe and other plain game. Lunch
at 
Early
morning game drive starts at 0600 Hrs before returning to the lodge for
breakfast. Thereafter checkout and drive to Tsavo West national park
with game viewing en-route to Ngulia safari lodge for check-in and
lunch. Afternoon game drive which includes a visit to the Rhino
sanctuary. Dinner and overnight in Ngulia Safari Lodge.
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arriving in time for Lunch. Afternoon game drive in search of the big
five. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Africa's highest snow capped
Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Kibo Camp/Lodge.