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I have been travelling to Tanzania since 2000.
In 2008 I and Steve Chumbley, my ground based partner became one of if not the first to kayak off the coast of Tanzania in kayaks hand built by Steve. After four days of blissful paddling I realized that this was something that many people would want to do and started Infinite Safari Adventures.
The port ofTanga
We now take clients on kayak adventures a short drive from the port city of Tanga. Tanga was a major strategic port for the British in WWII and is still bustling. Our base is the unspoiled Fish Eagle Lodge. It is the only lodge in the area and is operated by a wonderful couple from Zimbabwe whose lodge has been blessed by the local village elder. In fact on the day Fish Eagle opened, he had the owners go out in a boat and throw crystals in the bay.
Coincidence?
Despite being a bit skeptical right after it was done a large sailfish and two dolphins appeared. Coincidence? No one will know, but afterwards, the local elder took him to a cave – his ‘office’ he called it and gave him all his contents which was a treasure trove of old stuff collected over the years. Nothing better could explain the spirit of the people of Africa. Fish Eagle Lodge is an amazing place to stay and kayak. You stay in a beautiful ‘banda’, where each one is open to the ocean with incredible views. The rooms are spacious and fully equipped with showers, flush toilet and a lovely deck to