Things to do near
Tanga
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.
Shops
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Pangani (38.8 km from Tanga) Capricorn Deli is a renowned deli restaurant 30 km south of Tanga. The atmosphere is very casual but it offers the best wood-fired pizzas in the region.
Purchase locally caught fresh fish, prawns, squid and other seafood, along with smoked fish and smoked fish pate, home-baked baguettes, cheese, wine and a variety of specialty grocery items.
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Pangani (38.8 km from Tanga) Capricorn Casuals stock their own range of colourful East African kangas, kikoys, hand woven cottons and custom designed, quality clothing for women and men.
If you're staying in the area for a few days, you can even order a custom-fitted outfit. Along with the clothing collections, you will also find the latest in designer swimwear, beautiful handbags, sandals, jewellery and khanga towels.
Nature Reserves
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Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park (53.1 km from Tanga) Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park’s star attractions include dolphins, coral gardens, fabulous snorkeling, diving and bird watching. The stunning sandy beach is good for environmentally friendly recreational activities.
The ecosystem covers a marine area with four small islands surrounded by coral reef. Kisite Island itself is covered in low grass and herbs while the Mpunguti Islands feature dense coastal equatorial forest.
Significant numbers of rare crab-plovers and roseate terns migrate from Europe to nest here. Tropical reef fish include large schools of pelagic fish, butterfly, parrot, rockcod and angel fish. Manta rays, turtles, dolphins and reef sharks are frequently seen.
Nature Reserves
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Kwale (96.1 km from Tanga) Shimba Hills National Reserve is located 33 km south of Mombasa and provides visitors exciting activities such as game viewing, trekking, and overnight camping.
Rich in flora and fauna, the reserve boasts the highest density of African elephant in Kenya. Other species include sable antelope, black and rufous elephant shrew, bushy tailed mongoose and others. The forest habitat also hosts a variety of bird species, with 111 species recorded to date.
Entrance is done through four gates, and park fees paid in cash only.
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Diani Beach (96.8 km from Tanga) The attractive 18-hole golf course at Leisure Lodge Golf & Beach Resort offers 300 days of sunshine and golfing pleasure throughout the year.
The course is designed by Thommy Fjastad and is characterized by rolling fairways, challenging bunkers, appealing water features and impeccable greens.
Inspired by the stunning tropical landscape, it motivates and challenges visitors to improve their level of play.