Amboni Caves

#32 among destinations in Tanzania

Nature, Cave, Natural attraction

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The Amboni Caves are the most extensive limestone caves in East Africa. They are located 8 km north of Tanga City in Tanzania off the Tanga-Mombasa road. The caves were formed about 150 million years ago during the Jurassic age. It covers an area of 234 km². According to researchers the area was under water some 20 million years ago. There are altogether ten caves but only one is used for guided tours. ()

Local name: Mapango ya Amboni Length: 2953 ftCoordinates: 5°0'0"S, 39°2'60"E

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Amboni Caves – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toten Island, Tanga Island Front Range Lighthouse, Tanga Island Rear Range Lighthouse, Port of Tanga.

5.5 miSE
Island
Toten Island, Tanga
140 min walk • Toten Island is a small uninhabited island situated north of the city of Tanga's harbour in Tanga Region, Tanzania. It is within the Tanga Bay.
6.1 miSE
Lighthouse
Tanga Island Front Range Lighthouse, Tanga
156 min walk • The Tanga Island Front Range Lighthouse is located in the northeastern city of Tanga in Tanzania.
6.1 miSE
Lighthouse
Tanga Island Rear Range Lighthouse, Tanga
156 min walk • The Tanga Island Rear Range Lighthouse is located in the northeastern city of Tanga in Tanzania.
5.9 miSE
Harbor
Port of Tanga, Tanga
152 min walk • The Port of Tanga is the second largest port in Tanzania.
6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Tanga District, Tanga
154 min walk • Tanga District is one of the ten districts of the Tanga Region of Tanzania. The district is bordered to the north by Mkinga District and to the south by Muheza District. The administrative capital of the district is Tanga city.
6.2 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Mkwakwani Stadium, Tanga
158 min walk • Mkwakwani Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Tanga, Tanzania. It is used mostly for football matches, being the home venue for Coastal Union F.C. African Sports, and JKT Mgambo. It has a seating capacity of 15,000 people.
6.2 miSE
Lighthouse
Ras Kazone Rear Range Lighthouse, Tanga
158 min walk • The Ras Kazone Rear Range Lighthouse is located in Tanga Region in northeastern Tanzania.
6.5 miSE
Lighthouse
Tanga Entrance Lighthouse, Tanga
165 min walk • The Tanga Entrance Lighthouse is located in Tanga Region in northeastern Tanzania.