4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS KILWA, IN FULL KILWA KISIWANI

• Tanzania

OVERVIEW

Former Islamic city-state on an island off the coast of what is now southern Tanzania. Founded in the late 10th century by settlers from Arabia and Persia (now Iran), it became one of the most active commercial centres on the east coast of Africa. Held briefly by the Portuguese (1505–12), it thereafter gradually declined in importance and was finally abandoned. Extensive ruins remain, including mosques, a Portuguese fort, and the great Husuni Kubwa Palace (13th–14th century)

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1:

Dar es Salaam City Tour  “The House Of Peace”

Arrive at Julius Kambarage Nyerere International Airport, transfer to Dar es Salaam city center for the city tour. The name Dar es Salaam means “The House of Peace” and is an exciting mix of sightseeing, shopping and entertainment this is due to the fact that Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania reflects a fascinating combination of its rich historical past and its sophisticated contemporary present, this tour of Dar es Salaam will take you to the Clock Towers, Old Boma, Askari Monuments, National Museums, Botanical Garden and Karimjee Hall. Dinner and overstay at the hotel in Dar es Salaam city center.

DAY 2:

Dar es Salaam – Kilwa Kivinje and Kilwa Masoko

Early morning pick-up from your hotel, then drive 6 – 7 hours to Kilwa. Our first highlight is Kilwa Kivinje to see the German and Arabic historic buildings before heading to Kilwa Masoko, Kilwa comprises of Kilwa Kivinje, Kilwa Masoko and Kilwa Kisiwani (Island). Settlers from Arabia and the Persian Gulf first introduced Islam into the little ports and fishing villages along the coast when they came to trade. The great majority of immigrants were males who married into local families. In Kilwa one family took control of the trading and gold markets from Zimbabwe. You will check in at the hotel. Afterwards, a relaxing afternoon on the beach. Overnight at the hotel in Kilwa Masoko on half board basis.

DAY 3:

Kilwa Masoko and Kilwa Kisiwani

After breakfast, drive to the ferry where you will catch your boat to Kilwa Kisiwani. At Kilwa Kisiwani, our guide will lead you through Malindi Mosque and Cemetery, Kilwa’s Fort Makutani, and the tombs of the Kilwa Sultans. Afternoon you will back to the ferry, ready to drive back to Kilwa Masoko for lunch, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 4:

Kilwa – Dar es Salaam – Transfer to the Airport, Goodbye!

After breakfast drive to Dar es Salaam for lunch. After four days of your Dar es Salaam and Kilwa vacation, this day you will take your flight back home. Driver will take to the airport based on your flight timings. Hope you end up with a lot of memories and a few souvenirs too.