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BRACHIOSAURUS BRANCAI
Tendunguru, about 100km northwest of Lindi, is the site of one of the most sig-
nificant palaeontological finds in history. From 1909 to 1912, a team of German
palaeontologists unearthed the remains of more than a dozen different dinosaur
species, including the skeleton of
Brachiosaurus brancai,
the largest known di-
nosaur in the world. The Brachiosaurus skeleton is now on display at the Mu-
seum of Natural History in Berlin. Scientists are unsure why so many dinosaur
fossils were discovered in the region, although it is thought that flooding or
some other natural catastrophe was the cause of their demise.
Today, Tendunguru is of interest mainly to hardcore palaeontologists. For vis-
itors, there is little to see and access to the site is difficult, even with your own
vehicle.
SLEEPING
Adela Guest House
GUESTHOUSE $
( 023-220 2310; Ghana St; r Tsh15,000, in new wing Tsh30,000-45,000; ) Not to
be confused with the eponymous but grubbier Adela Guest House I several blocks closer
to the town centre, this place (sometimes referred to as 'Adela II') has clean, good-value
rooms with fan, TV and private bathroom, and there's a restaurant and a small plant-filled
terrace. The new rooms (a mix of nice twins and doubles) also have air-con. It's inside a
walled compound; look for the large metal gate marked 'Adela Park'.
Vision Hotel
GUESTHOUSE $
( 023-220 2275; Makonde St; r Tsh35,000; ) This new place, opposite Brigita Dis-
pensary, has clean rooms, all with fan, TV and one double bed, and meals on order.
Malaika Guest House
GUESTHOUSE $
( 023-220 2880; Market St; r Tsh15,000) Malaika, one block east of the market, is a
reasonable budget choice. Rooms are clean, no-frills and fine, with fan. Meals can be ar-
ranged.
Gift Guest House
GUESTHOUSE $
( 023-220 2462; cnr Market & Makonde Sts; s/d without bathroom Tsh5000/6000) Just
down Market St from Malaika, and a decent, albeit considerably more basic, alternative.
Rooms have fans; there's no food.
