SAFARIS
ON THE TANZANIAN COAST
Tanzania has over 800km of coastline,
most of which is completely ignored by the tourist trail.
From Tanga in the north to Mtwara in the south there is a huge variety
of attractions for the curious traveler.
The Swahili Coast is characterized
by the historical towns of Pangani, Bagamoyo, Kilwa, Lindi and Mikindani.
The historical ruins of Kilwa are some of the best preserved in
southern Africa whilst Bagamoyo still bears testament to the days
of slavery.
Pangani
Located 50 km south of Tanga on
the north east coast of Tanzania, Pangani offers superb beaches
and a variety of activities.
Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park
is Tanzania’s only coastal wildlife reserve and the boat safari
on the Wami river provides some of the most interesting meetings
with hippo in the country! This small Park has recently been upgraded
to National Park status and is the closest wildlife reserve to both
Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. Being able to walk with game in the
bush then emerge a short while later onto a deserted beach is a
somewhat surreal experience.
Dar es Salaam
 Dar
es Salaam is the commercial capital of Tanzania and is no longer
the painful overnight stop between safaris it once was. Fantastic
beaches just south of the city and a recent influx of investment
make Dar the perfect gateway to southern Tanzania.
Kilwa
Kilwa is criminally under visited mainly
due to poor access and accommodation options in the past but finally
the infrastructure is starting to appear. At present the easiest
way to visit Kilwa is as an excursion from Mafia Island.
KILWA
PHOTO GALLERY
Mikindani
The sleepy town of Mikindani
provides a real insight into the Swahili Coast life of a typical
fishing village.
MIKINDANI
DIVING PHOTO GALLERY
Please ask for suggested itineraries including
the Swahili Coast and recommended accommodation and things to do
in Dar es Salaam.
ITINERARIES
MIKUMI,
USAMBARAS and PANGANI
MIKUMI, SELOUS
and KILWA
Ask for Swahili Coast extensions to any safari itinerary
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