Coastal Region of Tanzania

The Coastal Region of Tanzania covers 800 kilometers of mainland coast. Much of the white beaches, coconut groves and mangrove swamps have remained untouched by tourists.

The Coast has farming and fishing villages along the shoreline with coral reefs and lagoons nearby. This area has an interesting history with some of the remains of Persian and Omani kingdoms and mosques that still stand from as far back as the 12th C. The ruins of Kilwa and the reminders of the slave trade in Bagamoyo are highlights of this part of Tanzania.