Galanosi Sulphur Hot Spring
Tanga, Tanga Region, Tanzania
- Location
- Tanga, Tanga Region, Tanzania
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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The sulfurous Galanosi hot spring lies near Tanga, in Tanzania's Tanga Region. At 40°C, the water surfaces in the open and can be enjoyed in an outdoor pool or as wild bathing, set within an unspoiled natural landscape.
Insider tip — Tanga on Tanzania's northern Indian Ocean coast is the country's second-largest port — a quiet city of colonial-era buildings and mangrove forests near the Kenyan border, adjacent to the Amboni Caves and ancient Swahili trading ruins at Tongoni. The Galanosi Sulphur Hot Spring emerges from the East African Rift System basement geology in a coastal landscape where Indian Ocean trade, Swahili culture, and ancient geothermal activity intersect on Tanzania's least-visited Indian Ocean shore.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.