Diving and Snorkelling
We have a couple of PADI qualified dive instructors on site, together with a dive master. Our dive sights are close to the lodge or out on the outer reef (10km offshore). We do have many potential sights needing to be explored and hopefully add to our current spots.
You can snorkel from shore or head out on one of our boat or a dhow to one of several offshore reefs/sand islands. This area is pristine as it gets in this day and age and still fairly undiscovered, where swimming is possible year round.
Kayaking
Kayaking around the coastline with interesting mangrove forest inlets and amazing coral rock formations is definitely worth the effort. Stronger kayakers can also go around the large bays. Kayak trips can be organised into Manza and Moa bays, including down the long estuaries into Manza bay.
Birding
There are abundant species in the mangroves and surrounding coastal forest, not to mention the shore and offshore birds. Commonly seen species includ, Fish eagles, storks, many wading birds Iin season) and terns, herons, crab plovers, kingfishers and so many more… while some rarer species such as Eastern green tinkerbird, Mombassa woodpecker, Ethiopian swallow, Bearded scrub robin, Mangrove kingfisher to name very few can also be seen!
The famed Eastern Usumbaras (including Amani nature reserve) and southern Mkomazi National Park are excellent bird watching spots and are within a short drive.
The Africa Naturalists Foundation has written a stellar article on the bird watchers delights to be found at Fish Eagle Point. Find the article!
Two more new birds added to the national Tanzanian Birding list (now confirmed by the EARC committee) from our sightings off shore and photos.
Sooty Shearwater
Wilsons storm Petrel
Boating/Dhow Trips
The outer reef/sand island is 10km offshore, on the edge of the Pemba channel – an approximate 20 – 40 minutes in a boat. You can see oceanic birds, flying fish, dolphins and tuna from the boat. Snorkelling around these reefs is special. Sightings of humpback whales are numerous from late July to October as they migrate north from the southern oceans to calve.
Swimming Pool
We have a freshwater swimming pool close to the main living area for lodge residents.
German and British Fort
There is an unlisted military fort on the southern end of the peninsula, firstly built by the Germans (WWI) and later the site reused by the British (WWII) when a submarine detecting loop was set up, to protect Manza bay from the supposed Japanese offensive (which never happened), these submarines supposedly carried disposable scout planes. Read the history about the fort here
Amboni Caves
The Amboni caves (limestone system created during the Jurassic period) are situated between Tanga and Fish Eagle Point and can boast being the most extensive limestone caves in East Africa and one of Tanzania’s natural marvels. These caves, after having better management recently, are far more ‘visitor friendly’ and a great idea to visit when in the area. Read more about them here.
Fishing
Fishing is part of the way of life on the Swahili coast, we promote sustainable and responsible fishing. Besides the fish which we use for food, we practise catch and release fishing, specialising in jigging, popping and drift fishing. Basic equipment is provided, serious fishermen should bring their own specialised gear.
