Tanga is not just a town, it’s an untapped goldmine

DID you know that Tanga Region has a port, an airport, fertile land, untouched beaches, mountains, rivers, caves and a climate so friendly it practically hugs your business?

No? Well, now you do. And if you’re still not investing there, even the coconuts are starting to question your decision-making.

Tanga is like that quiet student in class who turns out to be a genius after Form Six. For too long, it’s been underrated, overshadowed by its louder siblings—Dar, Arusha and Mwanza. But quietly, steadily, Tanga has been building a case for itself. And folks, the evidence is overwhelming.

Let’s start with strategic location. Tanga sits on Tanzania’s northern coast, with a direct gateway to Kenya and the wider East African market. The Tanga Port is expanding.

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The roads are improving. The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is knocking. It’s a logistical dream waiting to come true. Now throw in agriculture. Tanga is home to fertile plains that grow everything from oranges, pineapples, cassava and coconuts to cloves, vanilla, and even coffee in the highlands.

It’s basically one big organic supermarket. But guess what? Most of it is exported raw—or worse, wasted. You could be the one setting up a juice factory, spice processing plant or coffee roasting facility. Livestock and dairy? Tick. Ever heard of Tanga Fresh? That’s just the tip of the creamy iceberg.

The region has more cows than some countries have cars. Invest in modern dairy, meat processing, or leather industries and you’ll be milking profits faster than you can say “biashara.” And for lovers of nature and tourism: We give you Amboni Caves, Pangani beaches, the Usambara Mountains and Amani Nature Reserve.

It’s a tourism paradise that hasn’t been turned into a postcard yet. That’s opportunity knocking—and it’s not even charging rent (yet).