Times in Tanzania: North Tanga: Fish Eagle Point

Low tide view from our window.


High tide.

The water extended all the way into this cove. From the pictures above this is towards the right of the frame. The water goes out far!

We split up our holiday (South Tanga) and spent the last night at a place in the north of Tanga called Fish Eagle Point. We had heard it was a beautiful lodge set in mangrove forests but most of our friends had given us average to above average reviews of it so we didn't expect a ton. We had actually tried to come last year and even showed up at the gate only to be met by a sign that informed us it was closed for a month. This time I was prepared and even messaged them ahead and decided we would take a proper lodge over camping and we would also take a boat out to a sand island to snorkel.

We drove about 40 minutes north of Tanga and turned off onto a dirt road towards the camp. We later learned that the road was only built in 2008 and the property was previously only accessible by boat. The road even went through a village and eventually gave way to thick scrub as the road continued to narrow. We eventually reached the grounds and were taking aback by the size and space. We passed a small cove with rooms spaced out around the beach and made our way to the main area. It had a very deserted feel that initially felt a bit weird but then we eventually appreciated for its isolation.

We reached the main building which was built open air style with a small loft above and awesome views of a cove. We were then told that we had been upgraded and taken to our room which was amazing. A small pier/walkway led to our room which was elevated over the ocean. It was totally open air with only curtains but they were entirely unnecessary as the room was tucked within mangroves and a view to the ocean alone.

We took a trip out on a small sailboat to a sand island that emerges during low tide. We had gone to a similar place near Pangani and it did not disappoint; crystal clear blue water with healthy reefs full of fish. On the way back we even put the sail up (there was also a motor) and enjoyed a relaxing cruise back to the lodge. We even had time for a hike around the property to do some birding.

We loved the feel of Fish Eagle Point and wished we had allocated more time staying there. We checked out their camping facilities, which were very nice, and we figure we'll come back and camp for an extended time. The place is a family run operation and the owners were very kind and friendly.