Things to do near
Zanzibar Archipelago
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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Pangani (69.1 km from Zanzibar Archipelago) 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 (69.1 km from Zanzibar Archipelago) 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.
Beaches
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Tanga (71.3 km from Zanzibar Archipelago) This beautiful, sandy, palm-fringed beach is untouched by development. The beach is virtually desserted with no 'beach boys'. The water is really warm - it is possible to swim all day in the middle of the bay outside The Tides Lodge.
Beaches
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Uroa (78 km from Zanzibar Archipelago) Uroa Beach is situated at Uroa, a quaint fishing village inhabited by friendly and hospitable people. Take long relaxing walks and check out the sandbanks during low tide.
Energetic? Try kite surfing, beach volleyball, soccer, bowling, beach tennis or snorkel and dive the reefs. There is a diving centre with Italian instructors next to the resort. The white sandy beach is decked out with beach chairs and umbrellas handcrafted by locals.
Nature Reserves
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Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park (80.7 km from Zanzibar Archipelago) 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.
Bars
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Bwejuu (92.7 km from Zanzibar Archipelago) Stroll down the beach from Vanilla Arches to the world of Crazy Mzungos, Swahili for ‘crazy tourist’.
This funky, fresh beach bar and lounge offers awesome cocktails and fresh organic food served right on the beach. The chef will impress you with his Chilli Fried Crab Claws or Saffron Seafood Dish.
Be a crazy mzungo and have your photograph taken in the 1960s Jack Daniels VW on the beach. The vibe is chilled and the staff attentive and friendly. Enjoy their daily special, happy hour at 5pm or yummy Sunday brunch. WiFi and Satellite TV are available.