Sunday afternoon picnic and sunbathing with the lads at Bongoyo would be a stress free world..Ok lets now talk about Bongoyo Island in Dar-es-salaam ,Tanzania.
Bongoyo Island (or simply Bongoyo) is an uninhabited island in Tanzania, situated 2.5km north of the country's largest city, Dar es Salaam. It is the most frequently visited of the four islands of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve (DMRS) and a popular daytrip for both tourists and Tanzanian residents alike for snorkelling and sunbathing.
The island lies close to the Msasani Peninsula (in the Kinondoni district of the city) and is reachable by means of a 30 minute boat ride from the mainland. The point of departure for most visitors to the island is 'The Slipways' hotel complex on the western side of the Msasani Peninsula.
The island has a very rocky shore and only two beaches. All visitors
visit the beach at the northwestern tip of the island, where the boats
moor and where there are some huts, drinks and food. The much longer but
narrower beach along the northeastern side has no facilities and is
mostly deserted. The entire island (apart from the beaches) is covered
in dense forest and has a few walking trails, but only few people
venture there. The terrain is somewhat treacherous with sharp rocks. In
the middle of the island one finds the remains of a German colonial
building at 6°42′8.48″S 39°16′11.49″E,
clearly visible on Google Maps. The Indian Ocean has penetrated the
northern shore of the island, creating a tidal lagoon along whose shores
there are some Mangroves.
I know what you think,what a weekend i will have,you should try this as well visit Tanzania visit Bongoyo island..
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