Tourism
The town is located within the Kilwa District of the Lindi Region.
It is possible to visit the island of Kilwa Kisiwani and most people base themselves in Kilwa Masoko. The town of Kilwa Masoko can be reached by bus from Dar es Salaam (leaving Mbagala bus stop), and is served by Coastal Aviation. There are numerous basic guesthouses and a handful of tourist hotels, mostly spread along Jimbiza beach and the beautiful and highly regarded Masoko Pwani.
A permit is needed to visit the ruins of Kisiwani itself, and can be easily obtained from the local government building on the main road in Kilwa Masoko. Once the permit has been obtained it's easy to arrange dhow transport over the narrow channel to Kisiwani. Guides are however good value and we recommend taking one.
Kilwa District host another UNESCO World Heitage Site in the Selous Game Reserve, a huge abundance & diversity of wildlife live in a protected area the size of Switzerland. Other wildlife in the area include hippo pools and mangrove forests inhabited by hippos and crocodiles. While the nearby seagrasses harbour the rare and elusive dugong. Further out to sea lie miles of virgin, coral reef waiting to be explored and documented.
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