Major city · Tanzania
Tanga
Spend 1–2 days in Tanga for Amboni Caves, the museum and a beach swim; not a base for longer trips.
Tanga is a small coastal town in northeast Tanzania. A day or two lets you see the Amboni Caves, the historic Urithi Tanga Museum and enjoy a swim at Raskazone. Transport is limited, so plan arrivals early.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TZS
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- avoid Apr–May (rainy)
- Airport
- TGT
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 9Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Carry the yellow fever certificate on every leg of a mult…
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- East Africa ↗Carry the yellow fever certificate on every leg of a multi-country trip: Uganda and Burundi check it for all arrivals, and a stop in Kenya or Ethiopia makes the next border ask for it.
- East Africa ↗Advice for Ethiopia, Somaliland, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan and the Congo border areas can change within days; read your government's page the week you fly and before every regional flight.
- East Africa ↗Price park, reserve and permit fees before comparing lodges: they are charged per person per day, often with VAT, and are fixed whatever bed you choose.
- Tanzania ↗Apply for the Tanzania e-visa only on the official immigration portal; Zanzibar and, from 1 October 2026, mainland Tanzania each require their own US$44 inbound insurance bought from the state insurer's site.
- Tanzania ↗Carry a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from or connect through a risk country such as Kenya or Ethiopia; see a travel clinic about malaria several weeks ahead.
- Tanzania ↗Plastic carrier bags are banned; leave shop and duty-free plastic bags behind before you arrive.
- Tanzania ↗Light aircraft between parks and to Zanzibar have strict baggage limits, usually soft-sided bags only and a low total weight (often around 15 kg); confirm the limit with your operator.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tanga112 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tanga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS).Tanzania-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodacom, Airtel, Yas (Tigo) and Halotel sell SIMs at airports; registration takes fingerprints and a passport.Tanzania-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; lodges provide filtered water.Tanzania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% where no service charge.Tanzania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Tanzania-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe during daylight; exercise usual caution after dark, especially near the waterfront.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and lodges; long-drops at some gates and picnic sites; squat toilets at bus stops.Tanzania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysGovernment offices close public holidays; on Zanzibar many local restaurants close by day in Ramadan.Tanzania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTGT Tanga Airport (Domestic flights; check schedules).
- Getting aroundWalkable town centre; local matatus and taxis for longer trips; bus station offers connections to Dar es Salaam (≈6 h) and Lushoto (≈4 h).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTSh 500–800
- Metro or bus rideMatatu (local bus) short rideTSh 200–500
- Budget bedSingle room, a night, per personTZS 12,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomTZS 40,000
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomTZS 60,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TZS 30,000 · Mid TZS 55,000 · High TZS 80,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TGT Tanga Airport (Domestic flights; check schedules)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tanga: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable town centre; local matatus and taxis for longer trips; bus station offers connections to Dar es Salaam (≈6 h) and Lushoto (≈4 h).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lushoto
goDoor to door: ≈5 h total
Matatu from Tanga bus station, about 4 h
Scenic highland town; cost TSh 8,000–10,000.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sea View Inn
Double rooms TSh 35,000, breakfast included, central location
New Tanga Hotel
Single room TSh 12,000, basic amenities
Mississippi Hotel
Single room TSh 15,000, modest
Panori Hotel
Double room TSh 30,000, 3 km (1.9 mi) from centreDouble room TSh 30,000, 1.9 mi (3 km) from centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- TSh 30,000–45,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- TSh 45,000–70,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Single room1 × 1 night × TZS 12,000 | TZS 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × TZS 30,000 | TZS 30,000 |
| Bus Dar es Salaam ↔ Tanga round‑trip1 × TZS 13,000 · check | TZS 13,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × TZS 25,000 · check | TZS 25,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | TZS 8,000 |
| Trip total≈ TZS 88,000 per person per day, bed included | TZS 88,000 |
2026 estimate in Tanzanian shilling; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | TSh 500–800 |
| Fish dish at beach restaurant | TSh 2,000–3,500 |
| Matatu (local bus) short ride | TSh 200–500 |
| Tanga‑Dar es Salaam bus | TSh 13,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules change; confirm times at the station.
- Nighttime beach areas can be poorly lit; keep valuables secure.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
Pocket card
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Tafadhali nenda hapaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
Embassy
US Embassy in Dar es Salaam (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tanga ↔ Dar es Salaam bus: about TSh 13,000, 6 h (check)
- Tanga ↔ Lushoto bus: about TSh 8,000, 4 h
Say or show
- Jambo — Hello (jambo)
- Ni kiasi? — How much? (ni kiasi?)
- Kituo cha basi kiko wapi? — Where is the bus station? (kituo cha basi kiko wapi?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tanga. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct · avoid Apr–May (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Lushoto for mountain scenery.
- Combine with a coastal stay in Mombasa via cross‑border bus (TSh 13,000).
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