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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. |
