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Mikindani, a famous fifteenth century trading center, is defined as “the finest port on the coast” by David Livingstone. As a coastal East African village, Mikindani reflects the influence of the European, African and Arabic to date. Mikindani is a village with a wide range of colonial buildings like the commemorative “Slave Market”, an old fort and worship sites. The nearest cities and towns include Mkunwa, Misete, Mwita, Mbahi, Nanyati and Manhanya.
Mikindani of Tanzania offers an excellent opportunity to sail on the handmade Dhows. This trip involves sailing across Mikindani Bay to Pemba village. Abundant varieties of wildlife can be encountered in one of these trips like that of Humpback Whales or Fish Eagles. Those interested in sports like diving can choose from a variety of offerings at Mnazi bay and Mikindani bay. A trip to Mnaida area and Bismark Hill might as well reveal residential and administrative buildings constructed by the colonial authorities of Germany.
Mikindani at Tanzania is well connected by non-stop flight services offered by the leading airways like British Airways, Qatar, Swiss, Emirates, KLM and Ethiopian Airlines. A coastal road runs from Dar to Mtwara making its way through Mikindani in Tanzania. It is a 1 hour drive from Mozambique border.
It is time to grab the nearest opportunity and to plan a visit to Mikindani. This enchantingly protected lagoon with its winding streets and amusingly thatched mud houses is waiting to be explored.
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