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Mike's Beach Cottages
Fishing boat setting out from the beach at sunrise
Things to do

Experiences

Everything here happens at walking pace. Ask at reception in the morning and we will arrange a boat, a guide or a picnic for the same day.

More than the quiet, whenever you want it

Most days here are for doing very little. But when you want something more, we can arrange a whole range of activities — reef snorkeling and diving, boat trips to Maziwe, deep-sea fishing, safari in Saadani, water sports, village and Pangani town tours, or a full day in Zanzibar's Stone Town. Just ask.

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Snorkeling

Coral gardens a short dhow ride offshore, with reef fish, rays and warm, clear water year round.

Divers gathered on the sandy seabed during a reef dive off Ushongo

Diving

Guided dives with partner centres along the Pangani coast, for first-timers and certified divers alike.

Snorkelers resting under shade sails on the Maziwe sandbank island

Maziwe Marine Reserve

A protected island reef that appears at low tide — one of the finest snorkeling spots in Tanzania.

Zebra standing beside a weathered tree stump in tall savannah grass

Safari

Day and overnight safaris to Saadani National Park, where the bush meets the ocean — elephants, giraffe, buffalo and river cruises.

Warthog standing in short green grass on the plains
Vervet monkey resting on a gnarled tree trunk
Guest holding a freshly caught dorado on a fishing boat

Fishing Trips

Deep-sea trips for marlin, sailfish, tuna and dorado, or hand-line fishing with local crews.

Water skier carving through blue water behind the boat

Water Sports

Water skiing, wakeboarding and towed rides in the calm water in front of the beach — for beginners and confident riders alike.

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Village Tours

Walk to Ushongo village and historic Pangani town to meet makers, farmers and fishermen.

A green turtle hatchling crossing the sand towards the sea

Sea Turtle Watching

Green turtles nest on this shoreline. In season we visit the hatcheries with local conservation guides.

Carved wooden balconies of a historic Stone Town building in Zanzibar

Day Trip to Zanzibar Stone Town

A full day in the UNESCO old town: carved doors, spice markets, sultans' palaces and the winding coral-stone alleys.

Historic colonial building with wide verandas in Pangani town

Pangani River & Town Tour

A guided boat trip up the Pangani River through mangroves and birdlife, followed by a walk through the historic Swahili town.

Large mango tree shading a market corner in Pangani town