| Though it's not an easy trip to make from Dar Es | | | | from the random tourist that comes to town. |
| Salaam with about a 2 hour stretch of bumpy dirt | | | | Many days and at least for part of each day, you |
| road, Kilwa Masoko has much to offer travelers | | | | can have the beach all to yourself. |
| and locals alike. If you're looking for a great place | | | | #3 Go Scuba Diving |
| to enjoy a relaxing weekend or week while in | | | | A well kept secret jem for divers is just a few |
| Tanzania, here are my top 5 things to do in Kilwa! | | | | km out from Jimbizi beach. The diving center at |
| #1 Visit Kilwa Kisiwani Historical Ruins | | | | Kimbilio Lodge offers a variety of trips out to the |
| This Unesco World Heritage site is a quick boat | | | | reef and shelf that make up part of the amazing |
| ride away from the main port in town and offers | | | | Kilwa coastline. The Italian instructor is both well |
| a rare view of East African history. There are | | | | versed in diving but also a pleasure to spend a |
| ruins from a number of different generations of | | | | day with. |
| architecture here that explain the rise and fall | | | | #4 Catch a Sail Fish |
| when Kilwa was the most powerful trade center | | | | The Kilwa Ruins Lodge attracts many experienced |
| along the Swahili coast. | | | | anglers for deep sea fishing trips. The South |
| #2 Have a Tropical Beach All to Yourself | | | | African manager has been fishing these shores |
| Jimbizi Beach is the main beach in Kilwa Masoko | | | | for years and has great success when leading |
| and offers access to the pristine waters of the | | | | trips out to sea. Catch some great sport fish, or |
| Indian Ocean. As local African's are not major | | | | some to grill up that night at their fantastic |
| beach goers, the beach tends to only get use | | | | restaurant. |