tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623027352820681662024-02-20T02:45:55.268-08:00Kilwa Beach Lodge - Our BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02380883760894146653noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562302735282068166.post-23717815300101883312015-04-28T06:32:00.001-07:002015-04-28T06:33:15.060-07:00<h2>
<span lang="EN-US">Tanzanian Holiday in Kilwa - visit<a href="http://www.kilwa.co.tz/"> Kilwa Hotel</a><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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If you are planning on taking a Tanzania Safari why not plan
on visiting Kilwa and see the ruins of a thriving sultanate from around 960AD
and how it all came apart with foreign invasion and the slave trade.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To visit the island of Kilwa while on your Tanzania Safari,
you will find Kilwa located 2km off the southeast coast of Tanzania. The
distance from south of Dar es Salaam is about 300km. It is close to the mainland on a large
island enclosed within the Kilwa Bay. Kilwa was once a prosperous city ruled by
a Sultanate with its beginnings dating from around 960-1000 AD. The Sultanate’s rule of Kilwa extended from
the south at Cape Correntes to Malindi in the north. Having broken the hold that
Mogadishu had on the gold trade by the 13th century, it became a powerful city
in the region by the 14th century. The opulence of the ruling classes is seen
in the ruins of their large houses some several stories high. Unique to the
architecture were the ornately carved doors, mosques and tombs that were the
hallmark of the Swahili craftsmen who worked with wood, metal and stone. Their
crockery was the finest porcelain from China.
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Destruction took place when the Portuguese arrived in 1498
and took control of the gold trade, spices, textiles and ivory, forcing the
Sultans to part with tributes to the King of Portugal. The first to be attacked
in 1503 was Zanzibar; two years later Kilwa and Mombasa came under attack and
homes were devastated and looted. Succeeding invasions added to the breakdown
and a slave trade flourished. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Special Features<o:p></o:p></h3>
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There was a period of powerful political and intellectual
revolution between the times of the world wars for people in Africa. The
Europeans tried to develop a successful colonial administration with a period
of consolidation. However, the urban people in Africa started to demand more
say in the government. New relations and movements came to be in force to make
their voices heard. But the political pressure caused by World War One had no
sooner gathered momentum than the Second World War was on track adding more
chaos to the situation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02380883760894146653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562302735282068166.post-7178835212872036762014-12-31T14:30:00.000-08:002015-04-28T06:35:00.889-07:00Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">KILWA
KISIWANI RUINS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">INFORMATION
GUIDE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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HISTORY -<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Kilwa
Kisiwani (literally means ‘isle of the fishes’) is a medieval archeological
site, located in present day Tanzania on the eastern coast of Africa, 300
kilometers south of Dar es Salaam. It is situated 3 kilometers off the mainland
and represents the sui generis historical centre of the medieval Kilwa
Sultanate, which were at its very best in the 13<sup>th</sup> – 15<sup>th</sup>
centuries, when it was the most important Swahili trading community in the East.
In 1955, James Kirkman and Neville Chittick from the British institute begin
exploring the area of Kilwa. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In
the 8<sup>th</sup> century, it became the dominant settlement on the Swahili
coast, covering an area of one square kilometer. The most important factor
which influenced its growth and development were the trade connections with the
Arab, Hindu and Chinese world. Its origins are predominantly African, though
there are Islamic components incorporated due to interchanging cultures.
According to Kilwa Chronicle, the city started to thrive during Shirazi
dynasty. Kilwa was famous for exporting ivory, beads, coconut oil, porcelain,
spices, aromatic gums, tortoise shell, gold and slaves. The splendor of the
city of Kilwa can also be seen in the fact that it had its own coins for
roughly 500 years. It was almost destroyed in 1502, when the Portuguese
explorer Vasco de Gama tried to retake commercial and maritime dominance in the
Indian Ocean.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Archeologists
have found ceramic artifacts – kitchen wares - in Kilwa Ruins, as well as
ceramic vessels which were imported from China and the Arabian Peninsula. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2004, Kilwa Kisiwani belongs to the UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger,
due to rapid crumbling of the archeological heritage which is caused by the
rain, erosion and vegetation. For instance, “Palace of the Queens” - the
eastern section of Kilwa Kisiwani - is gradually disappearing. Since 2008,
Kilwa is placed on Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
project of conservation is funded by the French and the Japanese governments
and the main object of this endowment is the preservation and restoration of
island’s treasures, which is considered the best example of Swahili
architecture on the eastern African coast. Husuni Kubwa, or the “Great Fort” in
English, is a 14<sup>th</sup> century sultan’s palace erected by Sultan
al-Hasan ibn Sulaiman in 1310. It is composed by three parts: the first is used
for commerce, the second is used as a place to live in, and the third leads down
a mosque. Despite it wasn’t abandoned until the mid 19<sup>th</sup> century, it
had not been used since the 14<sup>th</sup> century.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
mosque probably dates from 10<sup>th</sup> century, though its two main stages
were founded in the 11<sup>th</sup> or 12<sup>th</sup> century of coral clay.
During the rule of Hasan ibn Sulaiman Abu’l-Mawahib (1310-1333), major
architectural constructions were performed: among them, a great dome which was favorably
described in the chronicles of Moroccan traveler, Ibn Battuta in 1331. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Husuni
Ndogo means “Little Fort” in English and its purposes still remain unknown
among archeologists, though there are indications that it has been built as a
fort and used as a mosque during some period of time. It has a shape of a
rectangular bulwark and it is situated 80 m to the east of bigger palace. All
these buildings are discreetly surrounded by baobab trees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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GETTING TO KILWA. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS AND ACCOMMODATION–<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If
Kilwa Kisiwani belongs to your “Must See” list, then you will have to find an
accommodation in Kilwa Masoko – a town situated 300 kilometers south of Dar es
Salaam – as there is no accommodation offered in Kilwa Kisiwani. In Masoko you
can also seize the opportunity to relax on the beach and sunbathe. A government
allowance from Cultural Centre is required in order to access to the ruins of
Kilwa. If you are staying in Masoko you will need to take a boat through canal in
order to get to Kilwa Kisiwani, and many hotels will organize this for you,
charging you approximately $6 - $8 for a roundtrip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
accommodations are either budget or up market ones. Mikumi guesthouse is among
the cheapest - one night ends up costing ca. $2 – together with New Jika Guest
House, which will charge you roughly $5 per night and person. Among up market
accommodations there are Kilwa Seaview Resort, Kilwa Ruins Lodge, Kilwa Beach
Lodge and Lake Maliwe Community Campsite. In these places, one night costs
between $50 and $100.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Walking
around the town use to be safe, but, however, it is recommended to travel in
groups or get a taxi or tuktuk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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those who are staying in Dar es Salaam and decide to visit Kilwa Kisiwani by
car, there’s good news. From 2013, there is a road network linking Dar es
Salaam and Kilwa District. This journey takes between three and four hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For
those who wish to take plane, there is also a flight option from Dar es Salaam
to Kilwa that operates on a daily basis, with departure at 10.30 am and arrival
at 11.40 am. It ends up costing $250 per person, though the minimum number of
travelers has to be 2. The flight from Kilwa to Dar es Salaam departs at 11.50
and arrives at 13.00 am, and the price and conditions are the same.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And
finally, if you opt for public transport, there are buses running daily to
Kilwa from Mbagala bus terminal, although the majority of direct lines leave
early in the morning - around 6 am. If you prefer to leave later, you can get a
coach to Lindi, get off at Nangurukuru and continue to Kilwa with a minibus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your stay in Kilwa Masoko, you can also visit Songo Mnara Ruins, which are
considered more relevant architecturally than Kisiwani in some aspects. The
Songo Mnara is situated only 8 km of Kilwa Kisiwani and belongs to the UNESCO’s
List of World Heritage as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The island is a small fishing village of about 300 persons. But for centuries, it was the home to a rich and powerful Sultanate that most significantly embraced the entire Swahili Coast. Known as an important trade route, it connected to the ancient gold mines of Zimbabwe. Travellers described Kilwa as being one of the greatest and most beautiful cities in the world.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kilwa emerged as a thriving trading centre after the land bridge connecting it to the mainland was dug up by the Persians. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Springing up as a market town, Kilwa Masoko is the capital on the mainland and associated with Kilwa Kisiwani on the large island. After the collapse of the city, the majority of the people moved from the island to Kilwa Masoko. About 20km away is Kilwa Kivinji, a pleasant and smaller Swahili town, politically of lesser importance than Kilwa Masoko, which is the capital of the Kilwa district today, in the region of Lindi. Kilwa Masoko is used by most visitors on a Tanzanian Holiday to stay in, using it as a base for visiting the other Kilwas or a Tanzania Safari. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Kilwa Kisiwani is a UNESCO world heritage site containing incredible ruins. Kilwa Kivinji an appealing sleepy little Swahili town, not as popular as the other Kilwas you see on a Tanzanian Holiday. A great deal Kilwa Kivinji is constructed in the conventional styles out of the customary coral-rag. Even though its sights are not as great as Kilwa Kisiwani, it is considered a pleasant enough town in its own right to deem it well worth to take a trip for the day, before launching on a Tanzania Safari. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A guide with thorough information on the history and archaeology is a bit difficult to find, but a few are around on a Tanzania Budget Safari. A guide and a boat are at your disposal at most hotels. If your guide does not have an in-depth knowledge of the ruins, but knows only the locations, there are enough information signs and a useful book with detailed explanations and descriptions of the ruins that you can carry away as a memento.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are dive centres from the newest hotels, and several of them cater to sports fishermen.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kilwa is safe. It is a small sleepy township with dirt roads and makes it pleasant for strolls in the morning or when it is cooler in the late afternoon to visit the market and the port, to get a real experience of this excellent Swahili town. It is considered safe to walk around town during the day, but significant caution is advised after dark as there have been incidents where a number of tourists were mugged in recent years. It is always safe to travel in groups or take a taxi / tuk-tuk.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You won’t find any lodgings on Kilwa Kisiwani, but a few Tanzania Budget Safari options in the nearby Kilwa Kivinji. Kilwa Masoko is where most visitors prefer to stay.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When To Go / Weather<o:p></o:p></h3>
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Kilwa is a tropical country. The Tanzanian coast experiences a typical tropical weather pattern with high temperatures throughout the year. Characterised with year round rainfall, two seasonal peaks caused by the change in equatorial winds by the earth's rotation is evidenced in relation to the sun.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is a very difficult, to predict the weather at a certain time in a particular place. Any traveller would like to get acquainted with the climate conditions in advance to be able to organise their future trip. A study of the average temperatures or rainfall can facilitate in getting a good idea. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The temperatures mentioned are expressed in degrees Celsius and correspond to the monthly averages experienced over a period of several years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The rainfall graph can also be useful in determining the better time to set out on a trip.<o:p></o:p></div>
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TANZANIA - KILWA: Climate, temperatures, precipitation, sunshine<o:p></o:p></h3>
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Common with most of Tanzania, July to October is when the weather is at its best. Winds are from the Southeast and relatively mild. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Usually in early November the winds change course, coming from the northeast and is known to be strong, bringing a high precipitation comparatively. It is felt to be particularly hot and humid during this time. However, it is relatively unpredictable year on year. Lodges facing north and east are likely to face the wind. It will result in their view of the ocean being choppy and grey rather than the azure blue calm of other seasons.<o:p></o:p></div>
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During December to March, the winds usually continue from the northeast. Rainfall will slightly drop from November, and the temperatures should ease up a little. The rain will still be around from time to time with hazy clouds at times, but overall, this is well thought-out to be a splendid time to be on this coast.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Usually, in early April, the winds suddenly move violently to the south and southeast. It brings a remarkable increase in rainfall, with often precipitous rain every day for two months. Temperatures remain high, but in between the rain, very pleasant and sunny spells can be experienced. Even though, most lodges are closed during this period, a few that does stay open. These are inclined to do reasonable business, especially amongst the expatriate population of Dar es Salaam, who are more equipped to take their chances with the weather between April to May.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The rains ought to have largely died down by June, but the month is known for its winds, which persist in coming in from the southeast side. The winds are no stronger than the months preceding. It is because there are more guests in the lodges to experience them. Mainly exposed are the Lodges facing south and should possibly be avoided at this time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Extra Information<o:p></o:p></div>
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Big game fishing, sailing and diving from the offshore reefs and expeditions canoeing into mangrove swamps are some of the favourite activities in Kilwa.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02380883760894146653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562302735282068166.post-81348998899999013702014-07-02T23:13:00.001-07:002014-07-02T23:13:46.342-07:00Kilwa masoko reaching by bus<p dir="ltr"><b>How to travel from Dar to Kilwa </b><b>Masoko</b><b> </b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Kilwa road is nearly complete there is around 8km of unmade road still remaining; this is currently being worked on with expected completion of November this year.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Buses travel from Mbagala Rangi Tatu, Dar es salaam to Kilwa Masoko Market bus stop.</p>
<p dir="ltr">There are 2 companies which run bigger more luxury buses: mashallah and Swahili.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Both companies have buses leaving Dar es Salaam and from Kilwa at 05:45, if you have no ticket we recommend arriving at least 5am. Journey time is between 4 to 6 hours depending on road conditions and Dar es Salaam traffic.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Swahili have recently opened an afternoon service which departs at 1pm from Mbagala and arrives at kilwa kivinje at 5pm and kilwa masoko about 6pm.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Cost</b><b> </b><b>for</b><b> </b><b>bus</b><b> </b><b>from</b><b> </b><b>Kilwa</b><b> </b><b>to</b><b> </b><b>Dar</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">The bus currently costs 13,000 Tanzanian shilling (around 7 dollars) but this does vary.<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">We are able to book tickets and taxis if you are coming to stay with us so please get in touch. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.kilwa.co.tz">Info@</a><a href="http://www.kilwa.co.tz">kilwa</a><a href="http://www.kilwa.co.tz">.</a><a href="http://www.kilwa.co.tz">co</a><a href="http://www.kilwa.co.tz">.tz</a></p>
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The Kilwa Youth Development Association (KIYODEA) are a registered non-governmental organisation working in Kilwa District, Southern Tanzania. KIYODEA are raising financial donations for a variety of projects in Kilwa Masoko, Kilwa Kisiwani And Kilwa Kivinje.</div>
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first traveled in <b>Kilwa Masoko</b> in my 20’s, doing the backpacker thing and
slumming it on local transport so that I could make my travels last as long as
possible. 14 years later on, I decided to do it in style.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chose Tanzania, partly because of the political stability and the rich history
but also because of the fact that my wife hates to travel places where where
can’t speak the language. Everyone speaks English here and the country offers
up some of the best wildlife bio diversity and also boasts the biggest mountain
in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is the perfect place for an off-the-beaten path
holiday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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decided to base ourselves in Masoko Pwani in the Kilwa district. Located in the
south of Tanzania, Kilwa Masoko is easy to get to and close to everything you
could ever want to see in Tanzania. We found an amazing place called The <a href="http://www.kilwa.co.tz/" target="_blank">KilwaBeach Lodge</a> and decided that would be our base for exploring the region. We
booked ourselves into one of the beautiful beachside Bandas that are built in
the traditional style, but don’t skimp at all on luxury. Definitely a far cry
from my last travels in Africa.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had a week to explore. But after talking to the staff at the resort, I felt we
probably should have stayed for 2 weeks instead. Such as it is when you only
have a weeks holiday. Our first venture out was to the ancient <a href="http://www.kilwa-guide.com/" target="_blank">ruins of Kilwa Kisiwaniand Songo Mnara</a>. This place is a must see. Located on a small island just a
short way from our resort, Kilwa was at one time the most powerful city on the
East African coast. It changed hands between many political powers over it’s
almost 1000 year history, but the ruins are in a surprisingly good state. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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were lured by the pristine beaches and the fantastic food at the Kilwa Lodge
and ended up spending two days just relaxing and eating and walking on the
beach. It was pretty easy to do, the beach goes on forever and the bar at the
resort has some of the most delicious mango and watermelon cocktails you could
ever want. We probably could have spent the rest of our holiday right there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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by the forth day we decided we had to take advantage of the fact that we were
in Africa. We took a day trip to the mangroves to see the hippos. I have never
seen anything quite like it, hundreds of these massive creatures lazing around
in the water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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night of those wicked cocktails and a dinner at or resort. We had delicious
Swahili food, a first for my wife, and tried to decided what to do with the few
days we had left there. I am a certified diver but my wife doesn’t like the
idea. So we decided that I would go for a dive on the reef and she would sit on
the beach for a day. The diving was great, crystal clear visibility and
mountains of fish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had just 2 days left, and even though we thoroughly enjoyed our beach time, we
slightly regretted not having spent those days doing things. We had really
wanted to do a trip to the Selouis game reserve, but we really needed more
time, to perhaps do an overnight trip. We ended up exploring the local markets
and eating yet more delicious food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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didn’t mind though. We loved our stay at the lodge, for me it was a return to
Africa the way I had always wanted to. Please see their great<a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1932193-d3701530-Reviews-Kilwa_Beach_Lodge-Kilwa_Masoko_Lindi_Region.html" target="_blank"> tripadvisor reviews</a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02380883760894146653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562302735282068166.post-56405133683830665292014-02-12T06:06:00.000-08:002014-04-13T06:09:06.853-07:00Kilwa Masoko Map<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02380883760894146653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562302735282068166.post-40363403525587177912013-05-28T06:20:00.004-07:002013-05-28T06:21:28.849-07:00More About KilwaKilwa Kisiwani is an island off the coast of Kilwa Masoko Township, the head-quarter of the<br />
Kilwa District. Kilwa District is one of six administrative districts in the Lindi region along<br />
the Southern coast of mainland Tanzania. Kilwa District lies at Longitude 39033' East and<br />
Latitude 8055' South. The total district area is 13, 347.50 km2 (1,334,750 ha) of which 12,<br />
125.9 km2 is land surface and 1,221.52 km2 is ocean. The total population in 2002 was 171,<br />
057 people, living in 36,549 households. It is administratively divided into 6 divisions, 20<br />
wards and 97 registered villages3.<br />
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Historically, Kilwa Kisiwani was one of the most famous and prosperous Swahili towns<br />
along the Tanzanian coast; an ancient African settlement with thousands of years of<br />
history. In the 15th century, the town owned its own coins, which was very rare in Africa, at<br />
that time. In its prosperous years, Kilwa Kisiwani was one of the great civilizations of<br />
Africa. Today, Kilwa Kisiwani has managed to preserve much of the scenery from the old<br />
town settlement where visitors can expect to see medieval ruins such as the mosque, the<br />
great house (believed to be the house of an Imam or the Sultan), the Makutani na Husuni<br />
Kubwa Palace, and the Gereza (prison) which was built by Portuguese and which<br />
dominates the view of the island from far. The most remarkable ruin however, is the<br />
Husuni Kubwa, which is the largest pre-European building in the Equatorial Africa.<br />
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The island has been under continuous occupation since at least the ninth century. The ruins that exist on the island today – a great number of structures such as the mosque, great house and the fort (gereza) are the remains of what once was a great city in the past2. Nevertheless, the historical heritage of the site is<br />
deprived and there is a danger of disappearance of ruins by various agents including; sea<br />
wave erosion, and the economic activities of the local communities who lives in and<br />
amongst the ruins, which creates some challenges to the ruins such as goats wandering<br />
amongst the ruins. This prompted UNESCO in 2004 to add Kilwa Kisiwani to the “World <span style="text-align: center;">Heritage Sites in danger” list. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02380883760894146653noreply@blogger.com0Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania-8.965874 39.497081999999978-34.4879085 -1.8115120000000218 16.5561605 80.805675999999977tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562302735282068166.post-11257544906264549952013-05-26T10:02:00.002-07:002013-05-26T10:09:47.217-07:00Kilwa Sultante and Ancient Kilwa CoinsSome truly amazing news from Australia today, regarding the discovery of Kilwa coins belonging to the Kilwa Sultanate that were found on a small island of Australia. Kilwa was the first sub-Saharan state to have currency and most of western Europe was embroiled in the dark ages while the Kilwa inhabitants were minting their gold coins. These Kilwa coins managed (through trade or maybe shipwrecks) to arrive in Australia at least 500 years before Captain Cook. The reach of the Kilwa sultanate gets further every day!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02380883760894146653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562302735282068166.post-1234593900731295212013-05-12T05:27:00.002-07:002013-05-26T10:10:44.247-07:00Come to Kilwa Beach Lodge<br />
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The ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani are one of the few UNESCO World Heritage
sites in southern Tanzania and are available to visit as a day trip from your
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Kilwa Kisiwani ruins are the ruins of ancient buildings constructed
by Shirazi Arabs visiting east Africa and subsequently trading with the African
interior. Much gold from greater Zimbabwe was brought out of Africa through
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Kilwa Kisiwani boomed during the slave trade and afterwards
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Kilwa Masoko is famous for its stunning tropical beaches,
many of the beaches were former coconut plantations and these offer a perfect destination
for a tropical beach holiday. Kilwa Masoko also offers diving, snorkeling and
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