Kilwa Kisiwani
Tanzania · Lindi RegionTZ
Island, hamlet and former Swahili city-state in Lindi Region, Tanzania
Kilwa Kisiwani is an island, national historic site, and hamlet community located in the township of Kilwa Masoko, the district seat of Kilwa District in the Tanzanian region of Lindi in southern Tanzania. Kilwa Kisiwani is the largest of the nine hamlets in the town of Kilwa Masoko and is also the least populated hamlet in the township with around 1,150 residents.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -8.959, 39.498
- Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Overview of Kilwa Kisiwani
In Lindi Region, Tanzania, Kilwa Kisiwani stands out as a place. Our data highlights culture, nature and water sports above everything else. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Kilwa Kisiwani
Culture in Kilwa Kisiwani
(8)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Castles, Docks, Fountains and Historical Sites. It is a direct read of Kilwa Kisiwani's activity profile. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Kilwa Kisiwani
(5)Under nature, Kilwa Kisiwani is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Geological Formations, Natural Places and Nature. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kilwa Kisiwani.
Water Sports in Kilwa Kisiwani
(2)Water Sports lovers get Swimming and Windsurfing. It is a direct read of Kilwa Kisiwani's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Kilwa Kisiwani
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Access Kilwa Kisiwani through a larger town in Lindi Region; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Similar destinations
Places near Kilwa Kisiwani that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kilwa Kisiwani known for?
- Kilwa Kisiwani is mainly a destination for culture, nature and water sports, set in Lindi Region, Tanzania.
- What can you do in Kilwa Kisiwani?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Castles, Docks, Fountains and Historical Sites in Kilwa Kisiwani. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Kilwa Kisiwani?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Kilwa Kisiwani located?
- Administratively, Kilwa Kisiwani sits in Lindi Region, Tanzania — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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