Mikindani & Mtwara

Mikindani & Mtwara

Mtwara has increased in size rapidly over the last few years due to the oil and gas developments in the area. It is the most southerly Tanzanian town before the Ruvuma River marks the border with Mozambique Mtwara itself is a rarely visited southern part of the country. There excellent beaches and world class diving in Mnazi Bay Marine Park. There is also the historic old town of Mikandani to visit. Mtwara is home to the Makonde tribe who are famous as wood carvers.

Another central port in the Swahili Coast’s network of Indian Ocean trade, in the 15th century Mikindani’s reach extended as far as the African hinterlands of the Congo and Zambia. Historical building remains and excellent beaches for diving, swimming and snorkelling. Mnaz Bay provide important roosting site for birding.

Tourist Attractions around Mtwara:
Selous Game Reserve
Mikindani Bay Beaches
Msimbati Beaches
eco2 Dive Centre
Ayayoru Carvings
Mnaz Bay

Properties:
Old Boma Mikindani
Naf Beach Hotel
Naf Blue View Hotel
Ten Degrees South
TiffanyDiamondHotel
Shangani Apartment
Till Hotel
Southern Cross Hotel

Other Tanzania Destinations

Ngorongoro Serengeti Park Arusha Park Tarangire Park Mount Kilimanjaro Zanzibar Beaches Lake Natron Ol Doinyo Lengai Saadani National Park Lake Eyasi Saanane National Park Nyerere National Park (Selous) Ruaha National Park Rubondo Island Park Mkomazi National Park Mikumi National Park Mahale Mountains Park Gombe Stream Park Katavi National Park Kitulo Plateau Park Udzungwa Mountains Park Usambara Mountains Olduvai Gorge & Laitoli Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway Lake Manyara National Park Tanzania Kolo Painting Pangani & Tanga Beach Bagamoyo Lake Victoria Lake Tanganyika Kilwa Island Lindi Mikindani & Mtwara Mafia Island Pemba Island Zanzibar Stone Town Zanzibar Archipelago Dar es Salaam Arusha City The Hadzabe Tribe Magoroto Forest Mount Meru