Kilwa Kisiwani Island
Kilwa Kisiwani is an island, national historic site, and hamlet community located in the township of Kilwa Masoko, the district seat of Kilwa District in the Tanzanian region of Lindi Region in southern Tanzania. Kilwa Kisiwani is the largest of the nine hamlets in the town Kilwa Masoko and is also the least populated hamlet in the township with less than 1,000 residents. At its peak Kilwa hosted over 10,000 inhabitants in the middle Ages. Despite its significant historic reputation, Kilwa Kisiwani is still home to a small and resilient community of native residents that have inhabited the island for centuries. Kilwa Kisiwani is one the seven World Heritage Site located in Tanzania.
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Destination
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Departure
Kilwa Island -
Departure Time
Approximately 8.30AM -
Return Time
Approximately 7.30PM -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable and light -
Included
AccommodationAirport TransferBreakfastLunchPersonal Guide -
Not Included
5 Star AccommodationGallery TicketRare and unusual
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Tour Location
Kilwa Kisiwani Island lies exactly at 9 degrees south of the equator. The island is 23 km (14 mi) in circumference with the total land area is 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi). On the west part of the Island is the Mavuji River estuary. On the south part of the Island lies the Sagarungu sound and to the east lies the Indian Ocean.
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