On entering Tanga Bay contact Tanga Signal on channel VHF 12 or16 

Arriving from foreign shores: first check in with the Custom officials, (by road or dinghy) then Immigration. You will need Clearance Papers from your last country of departure and a crew list for Customs. For Immigration you will need a valid passport. Visas can be obtained from Immigration for a fee. Fee structure depends on your nationality.

Customs are located in the harbor area and are open between 0800 hrs until1600 hrs, five days a week.

Immigration is located in the center of Tanga town. Hours are from 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs. Monday through Friday, closed Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Transire: If you have already checked into Tanzania, a Transire from your last Tanzanian port is required by Customs. If you have already cleared into Tanzania, checking in with Immigration is not required.

Tanga Yacht Club Membership for Visiting Yachts is only 30,000 TZsh per week per boat (4 people), or for those who wish to stay or leave their boat for three months or longer, full membership is a good option.

Moorings: 2 heavy duty moorings are available for visiting yachts with an overall length not exceeding 14 meters (46ft). Rates are: US $35,- a week, $125,- for one month, for three months or longer $100,- per month.

Careening poles are available, maximum keel limit, 2.20 m. Bookings required, rates apply.

Workshop: 220 VAC single phase and 440 VAC 3 phase are available

A laundry room is waiting for those who want to do their own, for those who do not , the kitchen girls will take in washing.

Drinking water: TYC recommends that you boil all tap water before drinking or purchase bottled water.

Banks: The Barclay's, NBC and CRDB Banks all have ATM machines, they will take one or more of the major credit/debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro etc

The Tanga Yacht Club hours are:

Weekdays:1000 hrs - 1400 hrs    1700 hrs - 2200 hrs

Saturdays/Sundays & Holidays: 1000 hrs - 2200 hrs

The Tanga Yacht Club is the friendliest, safest and most affordable place to leave your boat if you intend to do any land travel in East Africa.