Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kilwa Masoko
Sights
1
Jimbizi BeachB3
Sleeping
2
Kilwa Ruins LodgeB2
3
Kimbilio LodgeB2
4
New Mjaka Enterprises Guest HouseA1
Eating
Ideal Tea Room(see 4)
5
Mopei Fast FoodB1
6
Night MarketB1
Information
7
District Commissioner's OfficeA2
Transport
8
Buses to Dar es SalaamB1
9
Buses to LindiB1
10
Jetty & Boats to Kilwa Kisiwani, Songo Mnara & PandeA3
11
Sudi Travel Agency & Coastal Aviation Booking OfficeB1
Taxi Stand(see 12)
12
Transport to Kilwa Kivinje & NangurukuruB1
SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
On the eastern edge of town is
Jimbizi Beach
, an attractive stretch of sand in a partially
sheltered cove dotted with the occasional baobab tree; it's reached via a path that heads
downhill by the Masoko Urban Health Centre. The cleanest part is the section in front of
Kilwa Ruins Lodge and Kimbilio Lodge. Even better is the long, idyllic palm-fringed open-
ocean beach at
Masoko Pwani
, about 5km northeast of town, and best reached by bicycle
or taxi (Tsh5000 one-way). This is also where Kilwa Masoko gets its fish, and the colour-
ful harbour area is worth a look, especially in the late afternoon. Dhow excursions through
some of the mangrove swamps on the outskirts of Kilwa - interesting for their birdlife and
resident hippos - can be arranged with Kilwa Seaview Resort. About 85km northwest of
Kilwa at Kipatimo are extensive limestone
caves
.
SLEEPING
Kilwa Seaview Resort
LODGE $$
