Friday 8 August 2008

Pangani - Tanzania's most Underrated Beach Resort

The Tides Lodge in Pangani
(Tel. 0748 22 58 12, e-mail: info@thetideslodge.com; www.thetideslodge.com, about 75US$ per person half board for residents, with special offers during low season)

Pangani is Coconut land, originally planted by slaves, and up to today supplying much of Tanzania mainland with coconuts. Old German administrative buildings have turned into coconut warehouses, and on the close to town beaches coconut huskes are piled up to enroumous amounts! Overall, Pangani makes a very nice place for a late afternoon stroll, and the local cultural tourism programme has a very good reputation.

North and South of town a number of beach resorts are scattered, which offer great value at much lower prices than in Zanzibar or South Beach. The most recommened comes in The Tides Lodge some 10km South of Pangani crossing the ferry, and large working sisal plantations to reach. Spacious and breezy bungalows are located directly on the sea, a beautiful and very affordable bar invites for sundowners, there is the option for snorkeling on a sandbank, sea cayaking, great walks in the beautiful surroundings, or a day trip into Saadani National Park or back into Pantani town. A special offer is the adjacent Beach House also rented by The Tides lodge on offer with half board. For lunch you stroll down the beach into the local fish market to get your catch of the day - the colder the water the higher the price...

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