Kilwa Beach Lodge - Our Blog: April 2013

Monday 29 April 2013

Kilwa Ruins: The ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara.

Kilwa Kisiwani is an example of a historical Islamic city-state, located on Kilwa Kisiwani island off the coast of what is now Kilwa Masoko, southern Tanzania. It became one of the most active commercial centers on the eastern coast of Africa by 1100, and gold coins were minted there. After being held briefly by the Portuguese in the 16th century, it declined in importance and was abandoned. Extensive ruins remain, including those of mosques, a Portuguese fort, and a 13th–14th-century palace. The town of Kilwa on the Tanzanian coast was the site of a major centre for the export of slaves in the 19th century.

We recommend all visitors to Kilwa Beach Lodge and any Kilwa Hotel or Kilwa Lodge visit these amazing ruins.

Thursday 25 April 2013

Opening of KIYODEA Research Centre

We just had the official opening of the KIYODEA research centre, this centre will be used by a local NGO www.kiyodea.org in association with +Kilwa Beach Lodge to promote medical and education and AIDS awareness projects in Kilwa District, Tanzania.

The day was inaugurated by the Kilwa District Commissioner, Mz Abdallah Ulega

We are hoping for some more interesting new developments in the near future! Please see our website for information on lodges and hotels in Kilwa Masoko.

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