DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo
Mnara ruins which are UNESCO’s World Heritage sites which was once the East
Africa trading city port linking Mwanamutapa Kingdom (Zimbambwe) with Middle
East, Persia, Indonesia and China. The cultural influence of all these
communities can be witnessed at Kilwa today. Kilwa is located 300Km South of
Dar-es-salaam. The following activities are on offer to our esteemed visitors;
A cultural insight of the surrounding communities Dhow boat trip around Kilwa
Island.
ITINERARY
Day 1
DRIVE FROM DAR OR SELOUS (NYERERE NATIONAL PARK)
Depart from Dar es Salaam or Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), drive to Kilwa. Evening relax at the Beach, check in at Kimbilio Lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 2
HALF DAY TOUR
After
breakfast, Half day tour options, return to Kimbilio Lodge for dinner
and overnight
Option 1: The tour starts with:
·
Visiting the ruins where you will
see German, Indian, English and Arabic architecture, the slave market, slave
prison and the loading bay for slaves.
·
Then proceed to Old port and a
slaves hanging tree also used in German colonial times to hang rebels.
·
Finally visit hippos where you will
be given a welcome by hippo’s water splash.
Option 2: Start your tour with:
·
Canoe where traditional fishing can
be practiced and get magnificent view of Kilwa ruins from the ocean. While
canoeing near the Mangrove forest try to explore water birds, Kingfishers and
many other bird species found in the area.
·
Proceed to Salt farm and learn how
locals harvest salt from the Indian Ocean water.
·
After your half day tour, relax and
take a delicious local lunch with a lot of sea stuff. Remember, this is a home
of Sea foods.
Day 3
RELAX AT THE BEACH OR DO SNORKELING
After
breakfast, relax at the beach or do snorkeling, meals and overnight at
Kimbilio Lodge
Day 4
DEPARTURE BACK TO DAR
After breakfast, depart
back to Dar es salaam.
PRICING
Costs
$896
(Per Person sharing)
OTHER INFORMATION
- 4x4 safari vehicle and English speaking driver/guide, game drives as per itinerary,
- 3 Nights half board accommodation at Kimbilio Lodge
- 1 Litre of Mineral water per person per Day
- Tourism Development Levy
- Meals unless specified
- Excursions and activities in Kilwa
- Drinks – Alcohol and soft drinks
- Tips and other personal expenses
- Any Covid related Test cost
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