Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OUTSIDE TANGA
Meeting Point Tanga
LODGE $$
(Tanga International Conference Centre; 0716-666617;
www.meetingpointtanga.net
;
s/tw from US$44/55, 2-person house US$80, 4- or 5-person bungalow US$170; ) This
spacious compound, located on a mangrove estuary about 10km south of town, has simple,
clean and comfortable twin-bedded rooms sharing ablutions and spacious self-catering
bungalows near the water. There's a small swimming area in the estuary, a dhow for ex-
cursions, Swahili language courses and drumming instruction. The centre is involved in
various community projects, and makes a good base for anyone wanting to explore the
Tanga area in greater depth. Go about 6km along the Pangani road to the signposted turn-
off (shortly after the tarmac ends), from where it's about 4km further.
Fish Eagle Point
HOTEL $$
( 0784-346006;
www.fisheaglepoint.com
; s/d full board from US$120/170; ) Af-
filiated with Outpost Lodge in Arusha, this place on a mangrove-fringed cove has spacious
cottages in varying sizes, a dhow, snorkelling, sea kayaking, fishing and birding. It's a good
family destination. Follow the Horohoro road north from Tanga for about 40km until the
signposted turn-off, from where it's 10km further.
EATING
Patwas Restaurant
INDIAN $
(Mkwakwani Rd; meals & snacks from Tsh3000; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat) An unassuming,
friendly place with fresh juices and lassis, and good-value local-style meals. It's just south
of the market.
Tanga Yacht Club
EUROPEAN $$
( 027-264 4246;
www.tangayachtclub.com
;
Hospital Rd, Ras Kazone; admission
Tsh2500, meals from Tsh8000;
lunch & dinner) Tasty seafood and mixed grill; see un-
der Sights.
Food Palace
INDIAN $
( 027-264 6816; Market St; meals from Tsh4000; lunch Mon, breakfast, lunch & din-
ner Tue-Sun) Good Indian snacks and meals, including some vegetarian selections.
