Of all the ports on the north coast, Pangani has retained the most traditional Swahili character. It's a beautiful area with the mouth of the Pangani River and an amazing beach stretching off into the distance. Although it is attractive, with a number of crumbling old buildings, there is not much to do in the town itself. Heading just south of Pangani is Ushongo, where the up-market hotels and resorts are found.