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Travelling to Mikindani is an adventure in
itself. With rugged road access and a small airstrip, the area is very much
off the beaten path. But such secluded surroundings mean you’ll have the
Indian Ocean Coast, and the Swahili ruins, all to yourself -- an
unimaginable privilege that makes for an unforgettable experience. The
beaches of southern Tanzania have much that is undiscovered, and offer the
chance of adventure and the siren call of exploration to the willing
visitor.
Along the southern coast of Tanzania, the old Swahili town of Mikindani and
the surrounding beaches of the Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park make a
tranquil and quiet alternative to larger beach destinations to the north.
In town, a visit to the old German boma and the slave market is an
interesting day excursion from the coconut palm fringed beaches that stretch
to the Mozambican border.
The marine park’s beaches and underwater reefs are largely unexplored and
boat trips to the bay and estuary mean venturing off the beaten track on
your own private Indian Ocean adventure. |
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