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( 023-201 3064, 0784-613335, 022-265 0250; www.kilwa.net ; Jimbizi Beach; camping
US$5, s/d/tr/q US$80/90/100/110; ) This family- and backpacker-friendly place has spa-
cious, good-value A-frame cottages perched along a small escarpment at the eastern end
of Jimbizi Beach. There's a restaurant built around a huge baobab tree with delicious fixed
menus, and the beach is just a short walk away. Driving, the access turn-off is signposted
from the main road. By foot, the quickest way to get here from the bus stand is to head
south along the main road towards the port, then turn left near the police station, making
your way past the police barracks and health clinic down the hill by Kilwa Ruins to Jim-
bizi Beach. At the northeastern end of the beach is a small path leading up to the cottages.
Transfers to/from Dar es Salaam or to Selous cost US$250 per vehicle one-way.
Kimbilio Lodge LODGE $$
( 0656-022166, 0785-991681, 0778-080147; www.kimbiliolodges.com ; s/d/tr/q US$90/
130/165/200; ) This pleasant Italian-run divers' base has a good beachside setting next
door to Kilwa Ruins Lodge, a PADI-certified dive centre offering instruction and dives,
and accommodation in six, spacious, tastefully decorated makuti -roofed rondavels. There's
also good Italian cuisine. Excursions to the hippos and mangrove swamps can be arranged.
Mwangaza Hideaway LODGE $$$
( 0784-637026; www.fishing-tanzania.com ; per person half board US$120; )
Mwangaza is Kilwa's main angling destination, run by a pro, and with fully equipped fish-
ing. Accommodation is in four large bungalows. The big game fishing season runs from
late July to early April. Book well in advance for the late October peak season. The lodge is
on the western side of the peninsula, reached via a signposted turn-off from the main road
just before town.
Kilwa Dreams BUNGALOW $$
( 0784-585330; www.kilwadreams.com ; Masoko Pwani; camping US$10, d/f bungalow
US$60/80; ) A handful of bright blue, spartan bungalows with cold water and no elec-
tricity in an idyllic setting on the beach at Masoko Pwani, and a beachside bar-restaurant.
Kilwa Ruins Lodge LODGE $$
( 023-201 3226, 0715-703029; www.kilwaruinslodge.com ; Jimbizi Beach; s
US$75-115, d US$110-190; ) This angling camp is well located in the centre of
Jimbizi Beach, with a waterside bar-restaurant area. Accommodation is in rustic 'fisher-
man bandas' , nicer 'beach bandas ' or spiffy 'beach chalets'. All are on the bland side;
the fisherman bandas don't have hot water. Management was in flux when this topic was