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Swahili Coast
Although archeologists have found the remains of small 15th century settlements on the bluffs just north of Pangani, the modern town came to prominence in the nineteenth century…
The tranquil Indian Ocean shores of Tanzania today belie the centuries of turbulent and often bloody history that raged along this coast in past centuries, shaping the destiny of Africa herself. Only the distant billowing of the scimitar-shaped sail of an Arab Dhow, unchanged for Millennia, will give the modern day visitor an indication of a past that witnessed the waves of traders, explorers, adventurers, pirates, slavers and invaders that came with the tides of time.
You may visit Ushongo Beach, located south of Pangani, an old Swahili trading port, or Ras Kutani and Kiwayu Beach, all located along the shoreline of the Indian Ocean. Here you will enjoy comfortable accommodation. Coming from the mountainous regions of Hatari or the steppes and savannahs of Shu’mata, you will enjoy white sandy beaches with coconut trees, relax or indulge in a variety of water sports – against the background of an ancient culture. Here you live the dream of Africa – turquoise colored ocean with smooth waves that float above the colorful coral reefs; that’s where you can just chill out…
Ocean Hopper (pdf)
Swahili Coast spreadsheet (pdf)
Swahili Coast beach extentions (pdf)
Go East short Hopper (pdf)
Go East long Hopper (pdf)
TAE General info (pdf)