Mikindani Old Town IN MTWARA

The Most Fascinating Old Town

The Ancient Town of Mikindani was considered as a significant trading hub with finest port since 9 Century. Mikindani experienced influences from Arabs, Portugal, Germany and British that resulted in mixed multicultural traditions, languages and cuisine. Mikindani port used for exporting ivory, gum copal, slaves and seed crops while importing garments, ceramics, weapons, beads, and other items of a similar nature.

Att­ractions at Mikindani

• Archaeological and Historical evidence of extensive se­lement that combines Swahili culture and diverse Arabic, African and European history with Iconic cultural heritage resources.
• Ancient multi cultural buildings (i.e. Custom House, Sultanate Palace, German Governor’s Residence, Slave Market, Mikindani Mosque, Indian Temple, Stone built homes, Indian Street, Historical graves, Churches, and Historical Water wells.

What to do

Historical tours, Education activities, Research activities, Sport fishing, Swimming and Boat ride.

Facilities

Hotel, Restaurants, Garden Space and Curio shops.

Event and Dates

Mikindani Day 26 October every year Site and Monument Day every year

Gett­ing there

 Mikindani is located 25km away from Mtwara Municipality and can be accessed through tarmac road or flight from Dar es Salaam to Mtwara.

Mikindani Historic Town

P.O BOX 1164 Mtwara,

Tanzania

Mobile: +255 754 66112

Email: mikindanisite@nmt.go.tz

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