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Tanga Tourism ‘Utalii Tanga’
Introduction
When we talk about Tanzania Tourism, it is generally the well-known Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti or the spice Lake of Zanzibar that returns into our minds, This is due to the fact that perhaps other tourist destinations for example Tanga have remained unpretentious and have hardly been exposed to outside world.
For visitors and travelers the Region of Tanga is yet another location in Tanzania that is adorned by splendid environment, eye – catching landscape, special religion and obliged people. Sun drenched beaches, skirting the fabled Indian Ocean, rising peak regarding the good Usambaras, whispering rivers and lush lime vegetation sum to the beauty regarding the Region that has hardly appeared on the visitors map of Tanzania.
Tanga Region has a wealthy the past which unfolds real and interesting stories of explorers like Vasco da Gama, Arab and Indian, settlements trading activities, the slave trade, the advent regarding the Germans Colonists and finally the British rule.
Tanga has 4 primary centres marked for tourism activities. The Tanga village is the capital regarding the Region. It is situated on the shores regarding the good Indian Ocean from where all activities radiate towards other components regarding the region. The village is wealthy in history, natural attractions, period architecture and interesting aquatic activities. Southern of Tanga Village lies a prominent trading centre regarding the 19th century Pangani. Pangani has some regarding the highest many spectacular waterfronts unpolluted within the region and is an excellent shore holiday destination. To the distant southern is the little known Saadani Play Reserve now Saadani Local Park with Shore and wild animals.
To the West of Tanga and on the East Usambara maintains lies a nice hill station named AMANI. It is the nest of endemic Flora and Fauna. Tea plantations on hill slopes and a serene atmosphere make Amani a wonderful retreat for eco friendly tourists. Tanga has somehow remained distant from spotlight. Within the conflicts between modern developments and traditional methods of life, Tanga stayed unnoticed on the tourism map of Tanzania. It is only within the recent years that the lovers of Tanga took steps to rehabilitate and unfold regarding the forgotten heritage of their trampled land.
Some epic battles were fought in Tanga during the globe war one between the Germans and the British. At the onset regarding the war in November, 1914 the British troops Comprising of 7000 Indians landed in Tanga on the Raskazone Beach. Subsequently the Germans were well prepared and inflicted a heavy blow on the British. The German Army comprising of African Askar is were led by Commander Von Lettow.The British actually Captured Tanga in mid 1916 with a land offensive from Taveta within the North Zone of Tanzania. Official surrender by the Germans was signed at CLIFF BLOCK Hospital overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean over a yummy English breakfast. The Cemeteries regarding the war and memorial regarding first World war still exists, reminding us regarding the heroes who laid below their lives from others.
‘Tanga is Nice beyond Imagination’
Tanga Region has many regions of tourist attractions sites, which are yet to be fully developed. Its economy is mainly agriculturally based with cash crops for example sisal, cashew nuts, coffee, cotton etc being a predominant. Also it boasts of producing a large variations of vegetables throughout the year with its good rainfall pattern and high soil fertility. Subsequently these crops are in doldrums due to neither lack of re – investment processing factories and markets like a result the farmer is not properly remunerated in accordance to efforts undertaken. The sector employs higher than 90% regarding the population. Provided the situation a need arises to diversify to another area, which shall release employment opportunities to the regional inhabitants and youths regarding the Region. This sector is none other than Tourism.
Revised Local Tourism Policy
The revised Local Tourism Policy encourages private entrepreneurship to stakeholders holding within the country’s tourism. This has enabled the tourism sector to be the fasted growing business now. Currently the sector contributes 25% regarding the export earnings regarding the region and employs about 25000 people per annum. Hence the need for the project.
Tourism Justification
Given the fact that Tanga has tourist attraction websites which are yet to be developed the need for such a project is imminent and justifiable provided the facts as follows:-
The Regions tourist potential is yet to be fully exploited hence the project shall act like a catalyst for the flow of more visitors through its implementation.
It shall release employment opportunities mostly subsequent to the collapse regarding the sisal Industry, closure regarding the Tanzania Fertilizer Business (TFC) Steel Rolling Mills, and many others which were offering employment to barely a huge no. regarding the indigenous people of Tanga Region.
With an influx of visitors to the Region other services automatically shall should grow also. This means more hotels and guest houses shall should be built and those existing shall should be improved. This leads to General development regarding the Region.
The Region and the Region in general shall earn more money in terms of foreign currency.
With more person resources development through employment opportunities the standard of living regarding the people in Tanga shall rise.
The project through market advertisement and promotions campaigns shall make sure that an influx of more visitors hence the development regarding the existing tourist websites and hence by implication the development regarding the region as whole.
Location and Access Location
Tanga Region is located within the Nothern Eastern component of Tanzania and consists of seven Districts namely Tanga City, Handeni, Korogwe, Lushoto, Muheza and Pangani. To the East the Region is bordered by the Indian Ocean, to the Southern it borders the coast region and Morogoro Region while to the North and North West it borders the Republic of Kenya and Kilimanjaro and Arusha Regions respectively. The Western component regarding the Region is bordered by Dodoma Region.
Given this Location the Region boasts of an extended stretch of a Coastline with magnificent sand beaches. A component from its own tourist attractions which bound the regions border regions which close the Northern tourist circuit which consist of Kilimanjaro Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire which are household names of Parks to most visitors and not forgetting Serengeti the eighth wonder regarding the World and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. To the Southern regarding the Region are the Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains Local Parks also selous Play Reserve that is the biggest play Reserve within the World and Morogoro village where one can look the Historical graves regarding the late Kingo the founder of Morogoro.
It was mentioned that the Region borders the Coast Region which consists of historical websites of Bagamoyo where one is bound to look the buildings of German and Arabic Origin. Generally it should be spoke about that, the Region apart from its own tourist attractions it shall also be near to most regarding the tourist attractions available within the Country.
3.1.2 Access: The Region is well connected in terms of communication. There is an all -tarmac path from D’Salaam where one can arrive in Dar es Salaam from any place within the globe through the D’Salaam Worldwide Airport or by Sea. From there one can take the standard bus services and / ,pr chaufer, self drive cars provided by our Tour agencies and use this path to arrive Tanga. Also there exists velocity boats which give standard services between the ports of Dar es Salaam, Pemba, Zanzibar, Tanga and Mombasa. Tanga has its own airport that is Government controlled where one can avail himself with a flight from the available charter services in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Mombasa in Kenya. The Northern tourist Circuit is well connected to Tanga by the D’Salaam -Moshi – Arusha highway an all tarmac – highway. The similar to applies for Morogoro where one can use this highway up to Chalinze then be connected to the Tanzam Highway to Morogoro. The districts are well connected by all weather murram roads. Telephone as well as Cellular phone services are available. The services, are connected to the Worldwide services and one can dial to any place within the World without any difficult. Climate and Topograph: 3.1.9 The Region covers an region which lies from the sea position to about 600 metres above the sea level. Most regarding the high points consists regarding the Usambara section of mountains. Other regions are just undulating plains with a variations of grass lands and trees. The climate is diverse together with the coast region possessing a warm climate while Lushoto has a cold climate to the extent that it was named the Switzerland of Africa. The rainfall pattern is bimodal ranging between 800 – 1600mm per annum. This differs from one region to another.
4.0.0 Current Project Status: This Business shall be expected to receive tourist by arranging hotel bookings, providing lone and team excursions within the Tanga Region tourist attractions and those within the neighboring Regions. Subsequently a need arise to release brief descriptions of tourist attractions available in Tanga Region also available facilities which are within the region to make sure that a pleasant and memorable wait of a tourist within the Region. 4.1.0 Tourist Attractions in Tanga Region: Tourist attractions within the Region should possibly be grouped into the following groups :- – Cultural oriented websites – Historical and Archaeological websites – Natural forest Reserves. – Play Reserves and Local Parks 4.1.1 Cultural Oriented Sites: The whole of Coastal region which stretches from Tanga to Pangani gives a Swahili kind of religion with dressings of ‘Kanzu’ and Kofia for men and Buibui for women. One should possibly look the men playing a play known as ‘Bao’ during evening while women are weaving different categories of colorful . mats or themselves with heena in their hands and feet with a variations of designs. As one leaves the coastal region to districts for example Muheza, Handeni, Korogwe,Lushoto and Kilindi, there is a slight change in dressings and culture. There exists some locations where some cultural mutual ceremonies are still performed for example those performed by Wakilindi at the Taragunda Religion location within the Kwagunda village and many more others in Zigua region Bondei, and Wasambaa areas. These Ceremonies may with rain creating ceremonies where a large variations of drums travel journal are played and dancing takes play within the marry -making. 4.1.2 Historical and Archaoelogical Sites: There exists many regions in Tanga of Interest to tourist as historical and archaeological sites. These with the following:
Amboni Caves: Amboni caves are located just near Tanga a little kilometers from the center of Tanga village on the path towards Mombasa. The region is with no problems accessible when one is on the, Mombasa path and branches on the left about 8 km. Southern of Tanga City. The Amboni caves are between the earliest settlements with good ancient paintings and other artistic work. When one visits the cave the attendants give you with fascination folklore stories. It is a location worth visiting. Fortified Hill at Ndola: This is an region of historical interest where one earn look settlement with archeological evidence of from stone age dating return to 100 and 400 A.D Also one can look old ancient structure (e.g caves) which were used fpr defence during tribal wars. This location is in Amani and one can look an old Germany Hospital and a doctors grave yard. Tongoni: This is a location located in Pangani District. One can observe here historical structures / ruins of Arabic Origin. This is a location where Abushiri who was the Sultan regarding the region lived. Torten Island: The Lake should be seen from Mkonge Hotel and Bandari Home also very feasible at Tanga Yacht Club. Historically, the torten Lake is known as an region in which people who had incurable diseases were confined within the Island. Inside the Lake there German Graves buried during the 2nd world was 1945. Also there is an historical Mosque. There exists many species like birds who have created their permanent home and these cannot be located anywhere else within the world. There exists also trees not located anywhere and actually this Lake wants conservation as the Ocean is endangering the life of these species in future. German Buildings: These with the spectecular first world grave yard within the centre regarding the village that is properly maintained and many more others buildings which are within Tanga Village and with no problems accessible. There exists also many regions in Pangani, Lushoto, Korogwe and Handeni Districts of interest to tourists. But due to neglect they do not reflect their Historical importance. But some efforts are underway to rehabilitate those websites deemed important.
4.1.3 Play and Natural Forest Reserves: Tanga Region Consist of mainly of play Reserves which are controlled for example Mwakijembe and Mkomazi while forest Reserves are a many for example the Magamba and Shume and many more in its seven districts which comprises of Tanga Region. Tanga Region has the newly ordained Local Park formerly the Saadan Play Reserve consisting of 3 in one that is the only one within the world. It is very important here to release detailed facts regarding the Amani Nature Reserve (ANR) and the Islands surrounding the Village of Tanga. Amani Nature Reserve (ANR) The Nature Reserve was established in May, 1997 and it covers an region of about 8380 hectares. The ANR has an above degree of endemic flora and founa and thus are true representative regarding the tropical peak forests with a cold climate while being near the Equator and the Indian Ocean. It is an Necessary location for Eco-tourism. Amani Nature reserve (ANR) was termed as the “Last Paradise” it is a paradise of nature within the sense that the flora and fauna are unique. The species composition is very diverse with a complex structure very huge and Tall trees (over 60 metres) exist throughout the ANR while below then many different categories of plant species within climbers parasitic plants bryophytes, epiphytes and lianas being supported by tall trees. These characteristics make ANR a suitable region for Eco-tourism whereby it should be utilized for person pleasure by undertaking activities for example play viewing enjoying natural beauty or location seeing, hiking, camping, walking, picnics boating fishmg and learning while maintaining sound ecological processes and stability regarding the area. The Amani Nature Reserve Includes also one regarding the largest Botanical Gardens in Africa. This garden was started by the Germans in 1902 within first tree nursery in Tanganyika. The Amani Botanical Gardens (ABG) occupies an region of 350 hectares, The German planted about 900 different tree species most indigenous and exotics from different components regarding the World. Thus ANR is centre for biological diversity. The floristic composition is very diverse and there exists 2012 vascular plants species per Ha. Thus a huge proposition regarding the endemic species are located within ANR. There also within ANR rare animals birds and butterflies which are very rare in other components regarding the world. There exists also rare categories of chameleon, lizards, snakes and amphibians. That is why Amani Nature Reserve is a location worth visiting for the people who need to witness for themselves endemic species within their natural habitants.
Facilities and Services available at ANR: There is an facts center known as the sign Facts center. The center can give facts on the trails, camping site, picnic regions etc. within ANR. There is a rest Home containing 10 rooms self contained which are specious and very confortable within Amani Rest Home and another one within walking distance. Six camping websites have been identified and have been developed these include, sign Amani center Kwamkoro, forest station Kiganga monga and Ndola -These websites have been selected due to their locations which should be used as observation points and the fact that already some simple facilities for example h2o supply and toilets are In place. While in Amani Nature Reserve one is can look cultural and Historical websites as well. ANR is an exceptional location for biodiversity training, studies and scientific studies. The ANR was used for brief term and long term studies programmer for forestry, botany, zoology, ecology and corporate anthropology. That is why ANR is not only for eco – tourist and economic development but its importance also is in generating relevant knowledge and informative deemed compulsory for our sustainable development and survival. Islands Surrounding Tanga City; Torten Island: The Lake shall be seen from Mkonge Hotel / Inn by the Sea / Raskazone Swimming Club and Tanga Yacht Club. Historically the Torten Lake is known as an region of regional medicinal herbs in which people who had incurables diseases were confined within the Island. The Lake is the original name of Tanga and the original tribe of Digo people who lived there. As these residents who lived there were crossing to the village from there by the symbol ‘KWITANGA’ meaning they can be going to Tanga village and then the Name of Tanga was cristerned in that name by the Germans.
Jambe Island: The Lake shall be seen from Raskazone region that is 30 km from Tanga Port throughout the Indian ocean reef entering Tanga Port. Jambe Lake Historically is the home of Regional tribe Wadigo who lived there fishing. The Lake has very many of species which are not located anywhere else within the world. Large Reptiles e.g Snakes of different colors, large tortoise and species of birds who live there as permanent residence. There exists also large colored guerillas. There is a Coastal forest with species of trees which are only located there. These should be conserved as Tanga is becoming almost a desert due to cutting of trees for domestic use like charcoals and burning of Limestone for the manufacture of hydrated lime. This Lake has an region of 230 Square metres and worth visiting for tourist attractions.
Rulenge island: Rulenge Lake is 30 Km from Jambe Lake within the Southern of Tanga City. This Lake was play Reserve as it merged with Nyamaku Lake but due to sea erosion it disintegrated and became the isolated Island. Definitely there were some livelihood there as there exists Houses and Mosque and Place of prayer remnants left there. Ulenge Lake is known for wild animals like Giraffe Dig Dig and many, others where fishers goes for hunting. The Tanga Village authorities does not have knowledge of many about these Islands i.e Jambe, Ulenge and Nyamaku but these are known internationally as possessing very many of species about 333 species and are subject for conservation mostly the sea erosion sequential to preserve the animals and species which are there. These have been designated below Eastern Arc Mountains of East Usambara by (CERF) Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund. The Nature forest in these, Island, are coastal forest with very many of species and biodiversity where there exists multiple endemics mostly plants. The Islands are conducive attractions for visitors and they can be good for camping sites. Also the Islands are good for tourist Hotels. Nyamaku Island: Nyamaku Lake is just adjacent to Mwambani within the village center and near Mwarongo Island. Nyamaku Lake was ear marked an endangered Lake by C E P F and requires immediate conservation due to the fact that the species living there shall perish if the sea erosion continues, degrading the surface. Nyamaku Lake has many species not located anywhere else within the world. The fishermen are hunting them and frustrating their living. This Lake is below the Eastern Arc Mountains for conservation due to the fact that it is in warm sport region of Critical Environmental Programe Fund. Mwarongo Island: Mwarongo is between the earmarked for warm spot within the 160 websites of Critical Environmental Programme fund to be conserved” due to the fact that of possessing the endangered 333 species to be protected and earmarked for conservation. Mwarongo has very many of attractions for visitors but not yet been explored and Tanga community are not aware of he importance and what is there.
Eco – Tourism in Tanga Amani: “The Final Paradise” The Amani Nature Reserve (ANR) was officially established in Shall 1997 through a Government Notice No. 151. The ANR covers an region of about 8380 hectra of good forest within some 1065 hectares of forests from the East Usambara Tea Co. Ltd (EUTCO) managed as component of ANR. The catchments forests have been upgraded to a Nature Reserve due to the fact that of their species richness, tremendous biodiversity and h2o catchments values. The ANR has an above degree of endemic flora and fauna and thus, are a true representative regarding the tropical peak rain forest with a cold climate while been near to the Equator and the Indian Ocean. The ANR is an necessary product for Eco-tourism. The term “Eco tourism” abt travels implying that a sure kind regarding the natural resources being utilized for person pleasure (relaxation and enjoyment) without affecting the ecological functions and its ability to sustain itself. Through ecological tourism people are can undertake some activities like play viewing, enjoying natural beauty or location seeing, hiking, camping, walking, picnics, boating, fishing and learning while maintaining sound ecological processes and stability regarding the respective regions in use. These activities should be undertaken in a manner that is compatible together with the conservation objectives. It shall also be anticipated that through eco-tourism activities revenue shall be generated. The funds shall be used to enhance conservation. Work and also used to promote socio-economic developments for the adjacent regional communities (e.g. give fabric and financial help to community based projects and activities). The ANR has all the qualities of Eco-tourism. It is a paradise of Nature within the sense that the flora and fauna are barely unique. These species composition are very special and diverse with a complex structure. Very huge and tall trees (over 60 metres) exist throughout the ANR. Below them are many very different categories of plant species within climbers, parasitic plants, bryophytes, epiphytes and lianas being supported by all tall trees. These characteristics make the ANR a suitable region for eco-tourism. It is a kind of an organic habitat which many people in other components regarding the globe have not ever seen or are missing. For example, many urban people within the developed world have not ever seen very huge and tall trees or a complex plant community like the one at Amani. Hence the ANR is worth visiting by visitors and many others.
Amani Botanical Garden (ABG) The ANR includes one regarding the largest botanical gardens in Africa which was started by Germans in 1902 within first tree nursery in Tanganyika. The ABG occupies some 350 Ha of land and immediately started a little metres from the Entry gate and the facts centre at Sigi. The German planted about 900 different tree species most indigenous and Exotics from different components regarding the world. Subsequently some 300 species are now located within the botanical garden in good shape and are worth seeing. Plans are underway to rehabilitate and manage the ABG to the standard of a renowned botanical garden. Endemic and Rare Species. The ANR is component regarding the East Usambara Peak forests which are also component regarding the Eastern Arc peak forest recognized like a World “biodiversity” “hot spot” According to the World conservation and Monitoring centre (1992) the East Usambara and in specific the ANR is a centre for biological diversity. The floristic composition is very diverse and there exists 2012 vascular plant species per ha. It is distant reported that 25.30% regarding the plants in east Usambara are endemic, Species richness and endemnism within the Usambara peak forest is well elaborated by Rodgers and Homewood (1982). Thus a huge proportion regarding the endemic species are located within the ANR. Examples regarding the endemic plants includes saintpaulia species (African Violets) Worldwide there exists 21 species of saintpaulia and 19 of these are located in Tanzania. Furthermore regarding the species located in Tanzania 15 are in Usambara Mountains. About seven or eight of these species are endemic to East Usambara and occur within the ANR. The species are:- Saintpaulia protei Saintpaulia difficilis Saintpaulia intermedia Saintpaulia mongensis Var Mongensis Saintpaulia pendula Var Minima Saintpaulia tongensis Saintpaulia pendula Var Kizare Saintpaulia pendula Var pendula Apart from Saintpaulia species multiple other species are endemic to the area.
Some Examples are Cola Usambararensis, Cola greenwayi, Cynometra engleri, Cola longipendicellata, Cola Brachiyrradis, Vitex amaniensis Englerodendron Usambarense, Ocotea Usambarensis, Greenwayodendron suaveolens and sorindeia Usambarensis just to mention few. Recently within the 1980’s 3 more species were located in East Usambara Euvalia Tanzaniae and Coffea mongensis were disiovered in Amani region thus increasing the many endemic species. There exists also within ANR rare animals and birds. Tourist can look the Birds like the Amani sunbird. (An threptes pallidigaster) the long filled Appalls – (Appalls moreani) and the Bonded Lime sunbird (An trapezes rubritorgues) that is rare outside the East Usambara’s, Often rare species which should be of Interest to guests are the Usambara Red headed Blue bill and the Lime headed oriole categories of Birds. There exists also rare categories of chameleon, Lizards, snakes and amphibians. Thus ANR is necessary location for the people who need to witness for them selves endemic species within their natural habitats. Facilities and Services: Some services are available and more services are being developed to make sure that that the guests like their visits to ANR to the full. They with the Sigi facts centre, rest houses and nature trails camping and picnic’s areas. Sigi Facts Centre; The Facts centre is situated within the ANR near the entry gate at Sigi:-The old German railway station masters home was rehabilitated and turned into the facts centre. Facts on nature trails camping websites or village guides is available here. Postcards are also sold here. Rent Houses: A new rest home was constructed at Sigi just close to the entry gate. It has ten self contained rooms and relatively huge rooms. Other rest houses with the Aman rest house. The charges are 30 USD per day for foreigners and Tshs. 10,000/- for locals / residents. Another rest home together with the capacity of eight people is within a walking distance from Amani rest house. Its changes are 21 USD and 8000/- Tshs. for residents. In any case charges shall change depending on commodity prices which are dictated by demand and supply. As the Eco -Tourism business continue to grow more guests services shall be needed.
Natural Trails; There exists eight trails which have been established within ANR as follows: AMANI BOTANICAL GARDEN: (T.I) Studies centre tour: This takes 1-3 hours walk around the plantation of ABG and within the immediate surroundings regarding the Local Institute for medicinal Studies Amani centre. MBOMALE HILL TRAIL: (T.2) This is 5 km walk for a round travels for about 1-3 hours. This includes a climb of about 150m through an organic forest and plantations of ABG to a fine view regarding the surrounding region side. KWAMKORO FOREST HILL TRAIL (T.3) This is a drive route of about 9 km (25 minutes) Subsequently the Visitors or guests can like a some 4 km walk through the plantations with some indigenous species like cephalosphaela Usambarensis to the African Violets (Saintpaulia Species) sites. There shall also be a 1.5 km circular walk around Kwamkoro Arboretum and a two km extension to views from the escarpments. In total it shall take about 2-4 hours covering distance of about seven – 10 km. THE MONGA TRAIL: (T.4) Is a drive route covering about 6.5 km which takes about 15 minutes. There shall also be 3.2 km walk through the forest and tea which gives spectacular views to the visitor / Visitors and some species like cinchona Ledgeriana, Impatiens Usambarense two ( that is endemic) or Allamblackia stuhlmannii shall be seen. Also some forest birds like Terpsiphone rufiventris which has red and grey colours and has an enormously long tail shall be seen. THE NDOLA TRAIL: (T.5) This is about 18 km of drive route through the forest and tea plantations. There is a fairly easy walk of 4.5 km through the village cultivation and reveal grassland with some fine views throughout Lwengera valley to the west Usambara mountains. THE DEREMA TRAIL (T.6) Covers about 1.2 km walk passing through the forest, tea and villages farms with some steep climb. The Derema h2o falls, Derema Tea Factory and the German Grave yard since 1895.
THE SIGI SPICE GARDEN TOUR (T.7) This can final for two – 4 hours walk around the palmettun spice and fruit Garden that is component regarding the ABG. The Amani Sigi Peak Trail: (T.8) This is a steep walk of 5 – seven km round trip, climbing 450m through primary and secondary little land and submontane forest, to the top regarding the ridge. It is fairly a tough walk but good for the muscles. It starts at ANR facts centre at Sigi and lasts for about 3-5 hours. Tourist like a good scenery within h2o falls regarding the Sigi River that is the primary source of demostic and Non-residential h2o for the adjacent regional communities and residents within the Village of Tanga. CAMPING SITES: About six camping websites have been indentified and have been developed. These With the Sigi, Amani Centre, Kwamkoro forest station and at Kiganga region near the old forest rest house. Other camping websites are at Monga and Ndola. Marikitanda shall also be a good camping site. The camping websites have been selected considering that visitors/Tourists can use them as observation points and already some simple facilities like h2o supply and toilets are in place. Camping fees are to be paid in Advance at a rate of 10 USD per day for the foreigners and T.Shs: 2,500/= for residents. DRIVE ROUTES: These are drive routes through which the Visitors /Visitors can like the natural Scenery and landscape within the region as they drive along. Once the guests enter the ANR at Sigi they drive to Amani Centre (about 4 km) from the Amani centre 4 hour drive route should be used as follows:- AMANI:- Kwamkoro (taking a right turn at the Tea Factory) Sangarawe – Ubiri – Manga Mbomole and return to Amani (about 20 Km). The guests drive passing the Kwamkoro Tea Factory and Tea plantations West Wards of Amani. AMANI:- Kwamkoro (via left side regarding the Tea Factory) – Mikwinini-Ubiri -Monga – Mbomole and return to Amani (about 25 km)
Amani – Bulwa – Mgambo – Monga and return to Amani (about 15 km anticlockwise) Through this route guests can look some tea plantations on the Eastern side regarding the enclave and such nice trees like the Nandi Flame (spathdea nilotica) with nice flowers. Amani – Mbomole – Monga – Mgambo – Bulwa and return to Amani (about 15 km and clockwise) Hiking Routes: It is emphasized that the primary objective regarding the ANR is Nature conservation Eco-tourism is introduced like a means of enhancing economic benefits and that is why help to sustain conservation work. In that context the many cars within the drive routes shall be kept little sequential to maintain natural environment. Long hiking routes should be developed and promoted instead of drive routes. Such potential hiking routes include:- Kwamkoro – Potwe – Gereza – Kwagunda – Ubiri to Amani / with a camping location possibly at Kwagunda) A hiking trail from the ANR to West Usambara (Lushoto) shall also be ideal. It can begin at Amani then to Zirai – Kizara – Kwemkole – Mzia -Mashewa to West Usambara. 3 to 3 camping websites should be established one at Denmark (at Kizara) one each at Magoma and Mashewa Points.
Cultural and Historical Sites: Many regarding the Cultural and Historical websites have been neglected and do not reflect their historical importance and little shall be seen at the moment. Subsequently some efforts are underway to rehabilitate those deemed important locations (e.g ritual sites) according to Wasambaa tribe traditions and- beliefs important locations outside the ANR (e.g. in adjacent village) be identified mapped and document as likely regions of interest for the guests to see. During the participators analysis exercise some sixteen village cultural websites were identified which within the past were used as locations for worships and for conducting other ritual ceremonies (e.g. rain creating ceremonies) such regions were highly respected by the villagers and management was the responsibility regarding the ruling clan ‘WAKILINDI’ who in most cases performed the ceremonies. Recently it was established that only the ‘TARAGUNDA’ cultural location within the ‘Kwagunda’ village is still operating the region was protected by planting ‘Dracaena Usambarensis’. Other regions of historical interest with the archeological evidence regarding the iron age settlement which dates return to 100 and 400 AD. An example of this is the fortified hill at Ndola where some remains of settlement should be seen. The old and ancient structure (e.g caves), which were used for defense during the time of tribal was also should be an attraction to tourists. Distant more there is an old German Hospital and Doctors grave yard and these should be observed while walking along the Derema Trail (T.6) within the highest peak within the area. The Amani Studies centre which was established by Germans in 1893 like a well-being centre with a tiny botanical Garden is Currently used for medicinal Studies work is a location of Historical interest. The centre shall also be component of Amani botanical Garden containing a large section of indigenous and exotic species. Within the ANR are 3 enclaves which houses the tea estates, Laborers camps and 3 villages namely Mleza and Mikwinini. Thus the enclaves are another important aspect for tourist attractions. Educational Use (Biodiversity Training): The ANR is an exceptional location for biodiversity training studies and Scientific studies. It is a university of its kind and always nature is the beast learning ground on earth. At the Local position ANR was very instrumental in training of indigenous experts. The Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) uses the ANR like an learning field. The similar to applies to the University of Dar es salaam and the forestry Training Institute of Olmontony Arusha. The ANR was used for brief and long term studies programmes for forestry, botany. Zoology, ecology and corporate anthropology, it includes aspect of long term biodiversity and ecological monitoring. Internationally ANR was used like a source of knowledge. Examples of this with 24 Americans despite of studying about primates, spent 3 days at Amani studying aspects of nature conservation and biodiversity. During the month of march 1996 ANR hosted a team of 29 Americans who came for biodiversity training. A one week field camp training on plant conservation techniques for East Africa was conducted by the Royal botanic gardens Kew in association together with the Local Museums of Kenya was held at ANR and fifteen participants from East Africa attended the training. These Examples indicate the importance regarding the ANR not only for eco tourism and economic development but also for generating relevant knowledge and facts deemed compulsory for our Sustainable development and survival. How to Get There: Amani Nature Resource shall be reached neither from Dar es salaam Tanzania’s Capital village and primary business centers situated on the Indian Ocean within the East or from Arusha village and Moshi municipal centre within the Northern curcuit where in most cases accessibility is good. Driving from Dar es salaam to Tanga takes about 4 to 5 hours and from Arusha it takes 5 to six hours creating use of hired or personal driven cars. With public transport it shall take more hours than indicated ones. The path to ANR branches off at Muheza urban centre, that shall also be the Muheza District headquarters. The path is about 35 km to Amani. Consequently it is pass able but it is not in very good conditions hence 4 rim drive vehicle with high clearance are highly recommended. ENTRY FEES: Currently entry fees at ANR are 10 USD per person and babies below 18 years pay 1/2 and it is free for those below 5 years. For guided walk the cost is 15 USD per day. Vehicles are charged 10 USD for fewer than 3 tones and 15 USD for those above 3 tons. These charges are subject to changes without notice. Other Tourist Attractions in Tanga region: Amboni Cave: Tanga Region has some historical websites like Amboni caves. First spectacular world war German grave yard and the Tortern Island. These websites are within the Tanga village region and accessible. The Amboni caves are between the earliest settlement with good ancient paintings and other artistic work. Darkness inside Amboni Caves not only scares many guests who attempts to venture into these well-known limestone caves in Tanga Region, but legend has it that the spirits are always there to please guests with a good shall and charm. Located at some 8 km North of Tanga village on the method to Mombasa, Kenya border the nice Amboni Caves are the product of Limestone formations sculptured by nature through fascinating and different colors depicting an underground wonderful world. They can be always dark and thousands of bats and snakes have created their natural homes inside. Guests to the Caves shall get scared to obtain distant inside but a distance of one kilometer is enough to satisfy a visitor curiosity. It is daring to walk what should be thought about the whole length regarding the caves due to the fact that no known person has ever discovered the final limits of these Natural caves. From the ceiling regarding the caves return huge and tiny stalactites projectiles of calcium carbonate met almost halfway from the ground stalagmites resembling the inverted stalactites formed from the dripping of percolating calcareaous water.
Local legends has it that the caves exit out in some locations themselves north ward close to slopes of mount Kilimanjaro prior to heading east to the coast. No body can speak for sure that how distant they really go. If one venture distant than the known limits legends speak one should get ready to cross multiple underground rivers. Stories abound about one European person who in 1914 accompanied by his dog ventured in but only his dog was located dead a little days later in Mombasa. The mysterious Amboni caves have different geological feature for example huge reveal ground with high ceiling where guests should arrange their picnic’s. There shall also be a location where guests should rest or camp for an overnight stay. A scripture of virgin Mairy is somewhere on one regarding the many walks regarding the caves and no body should tell its origin. An arm chair created of stones stands near the scripture and guests can take a rest on it. New York village statute of liberty. Ancient animals paintings pet foot prints are naturally painted on each roof regarding the caves and no one has any record of when such paintings should have been done, but it is claimed that the caves were from time memorial some claim for the past 600 years, were used as sacred location by the regional people regarding the area. No doubt that Amboni caves are one regarding the world’s greatest underground natural wonders, Sculptures and produced by natural powers of fascinating limestone formations in a large variations of colors. It is indeed a thrill to see this wonder of Tanzania. Tongoni Ruins: Tongoni is a tiny fishing village 17km Southern of Tanga. It is well-known for the 15th Century ruins of a mosque and forty tombs that are located within the village. Tongoni was an alternate location 4 to 5 centuries ago contrary to its almost un noticed presence today, it was a prosperous and a respected trading centre during the 15th century. One tradition claims that Tongoni was established by the shiraz (people of Persian Gulf origin) who established many Islamic settlements in Eastern Africa for example Kilwa and Mafia. There exists also claims that the settlement of Tongoni was once dominated by the Wadebuli tribe believed to be of Asiatic – origin coming from dabhol off the western India. Tongoni remained a prosperous trading centre till the 17th Century. The Economic decline began together with the arrival regarding the Portuguese who disrupted the South asia Ocean trade within the 16th and 17th Century. Many Swahili Islamic settlements on the coast faced a similar fate. Tongoni is believed to have lost its glory by mid 18th Century.
Vasco Da Gamma, the Portuguese sailor first visited Tongoni in April 1498. He took the opportunity to have the regional oranges which he spoke about were better than those available in Portugal. He created the 2nd see the following year and spent fifteen days in Tongoni. The ruins at Tongoni are below the antiquities Dept. They have been properly excavated and are reveal to the public. Tongoni also offers a good insight into typical Swahili – Islamic coastal community. It is traditional village with many houses created of mud and thatched roof. The primary activities are fishing and subsistence agriculture. It is worth visiting Tongoni as it has good attractions for tourist and conducive environment. Lushoto: At 1400m above the sea position Lushoto is a cold gateway in Tanzania repeatedly the Germans laid a tough foundation for this little known village Lushoto. Engulfed by Usambara peak on the West, Lushoto is stunningly nice like an enchantress luring you into like making. In 1880’s the Germans conceived and built Lushoto which was originally named Wilhemstahl subsequent to their ruler Kaizer Wilhesm. If the British had not ousted them in world war one, the Germans should have created Lushoto the Capital of German East Africa which with Burundi and Rwanda. Prior to the Germans the Usambara Mountains were already inhabited by the Lushoto an eco – friendly tourism spot. Lushoto shall be reached from Mombo situated on the primary Tanga, Arusha highway at the fort regarding the western Usambara. Driving up here on a tarmac through escarpments is a pleasant experience. Twisting and turning around roads, stopping lime and gray walks regarding the mountains running and falling rivers colorful birds, tiny villages deep within the valleys and over obliging people make Lushoto a focal spot for eco – tourists. The village also offers an excellent read of tradition and customs of Wasambaa farmers. Different view points on the edge regarding the peak are also interesting components regarding the tourism programme. All these shall be experienced in locations like Irente, Mtae, Mlalo, Soni, and Mazumbai. Lushoto gives a feeling of being on the Swiss Alps. The village inspires the guests to with in reverting what is behind the curtains of nature. The Germans have played a very vital role in developing Lushoto. Interiors regarding the mountains were, created accessible with roads and bridges. Lutheran missionaries established schools and Hospital forests and agricultural activities were also established. This method Lushoto created substantial progress in economic activities.
Pangani: A primary transit port for slaves looked for markets in Zanzibar and beyond Pangani below the manage regarding the Sultan of Zanzibar, grew during the 19th century. It was also a stepping stone for European missionaries and explorers to the interland. River Pangani served as the passage for discoveries of new settlements. The past of settlement in Pangani subsequently is believed to exist since Biblical time. Raphta (circ. 100 AD) a boat building centre mentioned within the ancient Greek and Egyptian chronicles is believed to be in Pangani. During the 14th and 15th Centuries a settlement existed at Muhembo to the North regarding the present Town. That was the time when the village of Tongoni distant North was a permanent settlement. The German established their rule in Pangani in 1886. The German faced tough resistance from the regional residents. An Arab named Abushiri Bin Salim stood tough against the colonialists. He rebelled within the year 1888 but was arrested and hanged. Pangani is very tiny village in volume spectacularly situated on the Indian Ocean shore and the Banks of River Pangani. The highest many breath receiving location within the confluence of River Pangani and the Indian Ocean. From the Hill-top throughout the ferry, the merging regarding the river and the sea expresses and district feeling of an ever lasting courtship. Within the year 1892 first sisal was introduced in Pangani sisal plantations developed in 1890’s. The North and Southern banks regarding the Rivers were enriched by these plantations. Pangani offers interesting stretches of shore at Kigombe, 20 km North regarding the Town, Pangani itself Ushongo,12 km. Southern and distant southern to Sakura, Kipumbwi, Mkwaja leading to the Saadani Play Reserve, now Saadani Local Park.
Coastal forest, mangrove forests Wildlife and marine reserves have in recent years attracted environmental concern. As compared together with the Northern and the southern Tourism circuits of Tourism in Tanzania, Pangani or the Tanga Region as such is isolated in terms of mass Tourism. Regional Community leaders speak that this is a blessing in disguise, as they prefer to deliver only a little environmentally conscious investors and eco friendly Tourists. They hope shall turn Tanga into Tanzania’s leading eco – Tourism centre. Pangani offers wonderful and safe beaches. Shore and resorts release a peaceful and pollution free holiday. Set amidst coconut plantations and on the sparkling waterfronts resorts release an excellent ritual for total relaxation. It is a good joy to look the coastal beauty and explore the The past regarding the bygone era. Pangani Welcomes colleagues who are prepared to maintain the splendor regarding the past to obtain the greatest regarding the present.
Mkomazi Play Reserve (now Mkomazi Natioanal Park): Mkomazi play Reserve contains 90% of all botanic species located in Tanzania with one third classified as special within the world. The reserve shall also be home to the Mkomazi Rhino Project. This involves the re- introduction of 4 black rhino from southern Africa which it is hoped shall breed prior to being relocated to traditional natural habitats within Tanzania. Mkomazi is a 3,700 Sq.Km play reserve in Northern Tanzania. It is a spectacular wilderness of hard bush, ancient Baobab streets, isolated rocky Hills, acacias and shallow valleys of grass land. The North West is Mount Kilimanjaro to the Southern the Pare and Usambara Mountains, and to the North KenyasTsavo Local Park. Tsavo actually shares a border with Mkomazi allowing huge herds of Elephant to migrate during the Wet season. Mkomazi was established in 1951 but, remote and inaccessible at that time, not ever attracted the financial help provided for the better known wildlife areas. By 1988 Mkomazi was in steep decline. Heavy poaching had wiped out its black Rhinos and elephant populations and it was feared that the reserve may be de-gazetted and released for Agriculture. Then, with a view to ensuring the done rehabilitation regarding the region and the re-introduction of its endangered species, the Tanzania Government designated Mkomazi a Local Priority Project. Roads, boundaries and space strips were cleared, an special radio network installed h2o sources sited, dams constructed, rangers recruited and equipped, and hundreds of air-hours flown on anti-poaching patrols. The Captive Breading Programme for the African wild dog was established and the Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary constructed and stocked. Most projects shape component regarding the Tanzanian Governments policy on endangered species. The years of hard work have had a pre located effect on the animals within the reserve. Within the late 1960’s some 250 black Rhino roused wild in Mkomazi. By the end of late 1980’s there were none. And at the end of 1980 subsequent to 3 decades slaughter at the hands of ivory poachers, only eleven elephants remained. But currently the black Rhino has returned to Mkomazi. In 1977 the 28 square mile Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary first in Tanzania, received its first 4 Rhinos from Southern Africa. Eventually the sanctuary shall hold up to 20 Rhinos pending their transfer to other safe and secure regions regarding the country. During the rainy season close on 1,000 elephants section freely throughout the reserve, within herds of females with their calves.
Buffalo, eland, giraffe, gerenuk, Grants gazelle, hartebeest, Impala lesser kudu, Oryx Steinbok, h2o buck and Zebra, share the reserve together with the elephant while huge predators with many Lion, Leopard Cheetah and hyena. In all, 78 species of mammals have been recorded while a reptile population includes Crocodile and python. The birds of Mkomazi are distant more many with between 400 and 450 recorded species. Bee-eaters, hornbills guinea fowl starlings and weaver – birds are seen in huge numbers but fewer well – known species with martial eagles, Secretary birds and violet wood – hoopoes. The plant and insect life is probably the highest many diversified in Tanzania. For Visitors Mkomazi offers abundant play viewing, scenic beauty and a quality wilderness skills development necessary for play drives, walking safaris and hiking. It is an ornithologists’ and photographers paradise. ii Tanga’
Introduction
When we talk about Tanzania Tourism, it is generally the well-known Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti or the spice Lake of Zanzibar that returns into our minds, This is due to the fact that perhaps other tourist destinations for example Tanga have remained unpretentious and have hardly been exposed to outside world.
For visitors and travelers the Region of Tanga is yet another location in Tanzania that is adorned by splendid environment, eye – catching landscape, special religion and obliged people. Sun drenched beaches, skirting the fabled Indian Ocean, rising peak regarding the good Usambaras, whispering rivers and lush lime vegetation sum to the beauty regarding the Region that has hardly appeared on the visitors map of Tanzania.
Tanga Region has a wealthy the past which unfolds real and interesting stories of explorers like Vasco da Gama, Arab and Indian, settlements trading activities, the slave trade, the advent regarding the Germans Colonists and finally the British rule.
Tanga has 4 primary centres marked for tourism activities. The Tanga village is the capital regarding the Region. It is situated on the shores regarding the good Indian Ocean from where all activities radiate towards other components regarding the region. The village is wealthy in history, natural attractions, period architecture and interesting aquatic activities. Southern of Tanga Village lies a prominent trading centre regarding the 19th century Pangani. Pangani has some regarding the highest many spectacular waterfronts unpolluted within the region and is an excellent shore holiday destination. To the distant southern is the little known Saadani Play Reserve now Saadani Local Park with Shore and wild animals.
To the West of Tanga and on the East Usambara maintains lies a nice hill station named AMANI. It is the nest of endemic Flora and Fauna. Tea plantations on hill slopes and a serene atmosphere make Amani a wonderful retreat for eco friendly tourists. Tanga has somehow remained distant from spotlight. Within the conflicts between modern developments and traditional methods of life, Tanga stayed unnoticed on the tourism map of Tanzania. It is only within the recent years that the lovers of Tanga took steps to rehabilitate and unfold regarding the forgotten heritage of their trampled land.
Some epic battles were fought in Tanga during the globe war one between the Germans and the British. At the onset regarding the war in November, 1914 the British troops Comprising of 7000 Indians landed in Tanga on the Raskazone Beach. Subsequently the Germans were well prepared and inflicted a heavy blow on the British. The German Army comprising of African Askar is were led by Commander Von Lettow.The British actually Captured Tanga in mid 1916 with a land offensive from Taveta within the North Zone of Tanzania. Official surrender by the Germans was signed at CLIFF BLOCK Hospital overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean over a yummy English breakfast. The Cemeteries regarding the war and memorial regarding first World war still exists, reminding us regarding the heroes who laid below their lives from others.
‘Tanga is Nice beyond Imagination’
Tanga Region has many regions of tourist attractions sites, which are yet to be fully developed. Its economy is mainly agriculturally based with cash crops for example sisal, cashew nuts, coffee, cotton etc being a predominant. Also it boasts of producing a large variations of vegetables throughout the year with its good rainfall pattern and high soil fertility. Subsequently these crops are in doldrums due to neither lack of re – investment processing factories and markets like a result the farmer is not properly remunerated in accordance to efforts undertaken. The sector employs higher than 90% regarding the population. Provided the situation a need arises to diversify to another area, which shall release employment opportunities to the regional inhabitants and youths regarding the Region. This sector is none other than Tourism.
Revised Local Tourism Policy
The revised Local Tourism Policy encourages private entrepreneurship to stakeholders holding within the country’s tourism. This has enabled the tourism sector to be the fasted growing business now. Currently the sector contributes 25% regarding the export earnings regarding the region and employs about 25000 people per annum. Hence the need for the project.
Tourism Justification
Given the fact that Tanga has tourist attraction websites which are yet to be developed the need for such a project is imminent and justifiable provided the facts as follows:-
The Regions tourist potential is yet to be fully exploited hence the project shall act like a catalyst for the flow of more visitors through its implementation.
It shall release employment opportunities mostly subsequent to the collapse regarding the sisal Industry, closure regarding the Tanzania Fertilizer Business (TFC) Steel Rolling Mills, and many others which were offering employment to barely a huge no. regarding the indigenous people of Tanga Region.
With an influx of visitors to the Region other services automatically shall should grow also. This means more hotels and guest houses shall should be built and those existing shall should be improved. This leads to General development regarding the Region.
The Region and the Region in general shall earn more money in terms of foreign currency.
With more person resources development through employment opportunities the standard of living regarding the people in Tanga shall rise.
The project through market advertisement and promotions campaigns shall make sure that an influx of more visitors hence the development regarding the existing tourist websites and hence by implication the development regarding the region as whole.
Location and Access Location
Tanga Region is located within the Nothern Eastern component of Tanzania and consists of seven Districts namely Tanga City, Handeni, Korogwe, Lushoto, Muheza and Pangani. To the East the Region is bordered by the Indian Ocean, to the Southern it borders the coast region and Morogoro Region while to the North and North West it borders the Republic of Kenya and Kilimanjaro and Arusha Regions respectively. The Western component regarding the Region is bordered by Dodoma Region.
Given this Location the Region boasts of an extended stretch of a Coastline with magnificent sand beaches. A component from its own tourist attractions which bound the regions border regions which close the Northern tourist circuit which consist of Kilimanjaro Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire which are household names of Parks to most visitors and not forgetting Serengeti the eighth wonder regarding the World and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. To the Southern regarding the Region are the Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains Local Parks also selous Play Reserve that is the biggest play Reserve within the World and Morogoro village where one can look the Historical graves regarding the late Kingo the founder of Morogoro.
It was mentioned that the Region borders the Coast Region which consists of historical websites of Bagamoyo where one is bound to look the buildings of German and Arabic Origin. Generally it should be spoke about that, the Region apart from its own tourist attractions it shall also be near to most regarding the tourist attractions available within the Country.
3.1.2 Access: The Region is well connected in terms of communication. There is an all -tarmac path from D’Salaam where one can arrive in Dar es Salaam from any place within the globe through the D’Salaam Worldwide Airport or by Sea. From there one can take the standard bus services and / ,pr chaufer, self drive cars provided by our Tour agencies and use this path to arrive Tanga. Also there exists velocity boats which give standard services between the ports of Dar es Salaam, Pemba, Zanzibar, Tanga and Mombasa. Tanga has its own airport that is Government controlled where one can avail himself with a flight from the available charter services in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Mombasa in Kenya. The Northern tourist Circuit is well connected to Tanga by the D’Salaam -Moshi – Arusha highway an all tarmac – highway. The similar to applies for Morogoro where one can use this highway up to Chalinze then be connected to the Tanzam Highway to Morogoro. The districts are well connected by all weather murram roads. Telephone as well as Cellular phone services are available. The services, are connected to the Worldwide services and one can dial to any place within the World without any difficult. Climate and Topograph: 3.1.9 The Region covers an region which lies from the sea position to about 600 metres above the sea level. Most regarding the high points consists regarding the Usambara section of mountains. Other regions are just undulating plains with a variations of grass lands and trees. The climate is diverse together with the coast region possessing a warm climate while Lushoto has a cold climate to the extent that it was named the Switzerland of Africa. The rainfall pattern is bimodal ranging between 800 – 1600mm per annum. This differs from one region to another.
4.0.0 Current Project Status: This Business shall be expected to receive tourist by arranging hotel bookings, providing lone and team excursions within the Tanga Region tourist attractions and those within the neighboring Regions. Subsequently a need arise to release brief descriptions of tourist attractions available in Tanga Region also available facilities which are within the region to make sure that a pleasant and memorable wait of a tourist within the Region. 4.1.0 Tourist Attractions in Tanga Region: Tourist attractions within the Region should possibly be grouped into the following groups :- – Cultural oriented websites – Historical and Archaeological websites – Natural forest Reserves. – Play Reserves and Local Parks 4.1.1 Cultural Oriented Sites: The whole of Coastal region which stretches from Tanga to Pangani gives a Swahili kind of religion with dressings of ‘Kanzu’ and Kofia for men and Buibui for women. One should possibly look the men playing a play known as ‘Bao’ during evening while women are weaving different categories of colorful . mats or themselves with heena in their hands and feet with a variations of designs. As one leaves the coastal region to districts for example Muheza, Handeni, Korogwe,Lushoto and Kilindi, there is a slight change in dressings and culture. There exists some locations where some cultural mutual ceremonies are still performed for example those performed by Wakilindi at the Taragunda Religion location within the Kwagunda village and many more others in Zigua region Bondei, and Wasambaa areas. These Ceremonies may with rain creating ceremonies where a large variations of drums and music instruments are played and dancing takes play within the marry -making. 4.1.2 Historical and Archaoelogical Sites: There exists many regions in Tanga of Interest to tourist as historical and archaeological sites. These with the following:
Amboni Caves: Amboni caves are located just near Tanga a little kilometers from the center of Tanga village on the path towards Mombasa. The region is with no problems accessible when one is on the, Mombasa path and branches on the left about 8 km. Southern of Tanga City. The Amboni caves are between the earliest settlements with good ancient paintings and other artistic work. When one visits the cave the attendants give you with fascination folklore stories. It is a location worth visiting. Fortified Hill at Ndola: This is an region of historical interest where one earn look settlement with archeological evidence of from stone age dating return to 100 and 400 A.D Also one can look old ancient structure (e.g caves) which were used fpr defence during tribal wars. This location is in Amani and one can look an old Germany Hospital and a doctors grave yard. Tongoni: This is a location located in Pangani District. One can observe here historical structures / ruins of Arabic Origin. This is a location where Abushiri who was the Sultan regarding the region lived. Torten Island: The Lake should be seen from Mkonge Hotel and Bandari Home also very feasible at Tanga Yacht Club. Historically, the torten Lake is known as an region in which people who had incurable diseases were confined within the Island. Inside the Lake there German Graves buried during the 2nd world was 1945. Also there is an historical Mosque. There exists many species like birds who have created their permanent home and these cannot be located anywhere else within the world. There exists also trees not located anywhere and actually this Lake wants conservation as the Ocean is endangering the life of these species in future. German Buildings: These with the spectecular first world grave yard within the centre regarding the village that is properly maintained and many more others buildings which are within Tanga Village and with no problems accessible. There exists also many regions in Pangani, Lushoto, Korogwe and Handeni Districts of interest to tourists. But due to neglect they do not reflect their Historical importance. But some efforts are underway to rehabilitate those websites deemed important.
4.1.3 Play and Natural Forest Reserves: Tanga Region Consist of mainly of play Reserves which are controlled for example Mwakijembe and Mkomazi while forest Reserves are a many for example the Magamba and Shume and many more in its seven districts which comprises of Tanga Region. Tanga Region has the newly ordained Local Park formerly the Saadan Play Reserve consisting of 3 in one that is the only one within the world. It is very important here to release detailed facts regarding the Amani Nature Reserve (ANR) and the Islands surrounding the Village of Tanga. Amani Nature Reserve (ANR) The Nature Reserve was established in May, 1997 and it covers an region of about 8380 hectares. The ANR has an above degree of endemic flora and founa and thus are true representative regarding the tropical peak forests with a cold climate while being near the Equator and the Indian Ocean. It is an Necessary location for Eco-tourism. Amani Nature reserve (ANR) was termed as the “Last Paradise” it is a paradise of nature within the sense that the flora and fauna are unique. The species composition is very diverse with a complex structure very huge and Tall trees (over 60 metres) exist throughout the ANR while below then many different categories of plant species within climbers parasitic plants bryophytes, epiphytes and lianas being supported by tall trees. These characteristics make ANR a suitable region for Eco-tourism whereby it should be utilized for h
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