On the level the place the Pangani River empties into the Indian Ocean, lies Pangani, a village that has grown from its historic improvement as an Arabic settlement and slave buying and selling centre, is now often known as the ‘Zanzibar off the Tanzanian coast’. The Pangani River, flowing from the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro, passes by way of the north aspect of the city, separating the previous buildings and the current day market on the north from the farms and small homes on the south aspect.

Pangani city elders function educated guides who can impart their huge information of native historical past and tradition going again to the fifteenth century. Each Arab and German influences are evident within the colonial and Swahili structure, giving the city a singular look. Many historic websites exist to commemorate numerous essential occasions in native historical past. Within the streets, carpet makers, woodcarvers, basket weavers, painters and different artisans promote all kinds of handmade gadgets.

These days it’s primarily a fishing city dotted with coconut timber, offering lovely seashores for a quiet holiday. Maziwi Island is a newly designated marine reserve, and rests on a coral reef simply off the shores of Pangani. It offers snorkeling and deep sea diving alternatives, which could be organized with native fishermen. These Swahili fishermen, who spend 12 hours at sea seven days every week, are additionally greater than prepared to supply their providers as a shuttle to and from the sandbanks offshore for a picnic within the solar.