Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Dhow PortB1
Sleeping
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Gift Guest HouseA2
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Lindi Oceanic HotelB2
Lindi Oceanic Hotel(see 3)
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Malaika Guest HouseA2
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Vision HotelA1
Eating
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Himo-OneA2
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Muna'sB2
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SantoriniB1
Street Food(see 11)
Information
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Brigita DispensaryA1
Transport
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Boats to KitundaB3
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Bus & Taxi StandA2
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Cargo Ship PortB2
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Precision AirB2
SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
The old, historical part of town is the section along the waterfront, though you'll have to
really hunt for the few still-standing remnants of the town's more glorious past. Watch for
the remains of the old German
boma,
ruins of an Arab tower and the occasional carved
doorway. The small
dhow port
on palm-fringed Lindi Bay is lively and colourful and
worth a stroll. From some of the hills on the edge of town there are good views over large
stands of palm trees and Lindi Bay, and across the Lukeludi River to
Kitunda peninsula
- ask locals to point you in the direction of Mtanda, Wailes ('Wire-less') or Mtuleni neigh-
bourhoods. On Kitunda itself, which was formerly a sisal estate, there's nothing much now
other than a sleepy village, but it's a pleasant destination for walking and offers a glimpse
of local life. At the end of the peninsula behind the hill is a good beach (hire a local boat to
get there).
About 6km north of town off the airfield road is
Mtema beach
, which is usually empty
except for weekends and holidays. Take care with your valuables.
