Karibu Kilwa Tanzania 2015 by Tanzania Tourism

Abdallah U Ulega Distrrict Commissio oner, Kilwa District

II am pleased to present this inventory oof our rich herritage in Kilwa a District, the first work of its kind in LLindi Region. Kilwa district is blessed witth a great divversity of herittage sites, botth cultural an nd natural. TThey give us a deep kno owledge of o ur past, a clear understa anding of ourr present, an nd a solid ffoundation fo or our future. Recognizing aand safeguard ding this herittage is more tthan a mere n nice to do, iit is essentiall to our grow wth as a peopple. For the past p years, Kiilwa has beenn well known n from its b benevolent hiistory of trade e dominance aall over the w western Indian Ocean coast and from the e presence o of beautiful architectural a structures thhat not only prove the exxistence of thhe historical town but eexpress who w we are and who we were inn the past. Att the inception n of the proje ct, it was really evident tthat Kilwa hass a lot to show w to the heritaage communitty all over the e world. II have learneed that this inventory puts forward a broad, long te erm vision forr our heritage in Kilwa D District. Throu ugh public con nsultation wee have learned d and identifie ed Kilwa as a pprecious area endowed w with very valu uable heritage e that could, ttherefore make Kilwa Distrrict a centre foor heritage sttudies and aa hub for tou urism activities, not only in the southern n circuit but to the whole country. The inventory h has defined heritage h broadly to encom mpass our culttural heritage e such as ruinns, artefacts, buildings, h human curren nt activities such as fishingg, salt farming and crafts works; our w naatural heritage e that has b been identifieed includes wa ater, forests, aanimal and birds. FFrom this inveentory thereffore, each of uus has a responsibility to b be a steward of heritage. A All level of ggovernment, every busine ess, every orgganization, evvery commun nity and indeeed every Kilw wan must sshare in its prreservation an nd celebrationn. U Unfortunatelyy, for many pa ast years, onlyy the Ministryy of Natural R Resources andd Tourism, through the A Antiquities Division, has invvested heavilyy in our famo ous World Herritage Site, thhat is the Ruin ns of Kilwa K Kisiwani and tthe Ruins of SSongo Mnara, while the Kilw wa District Au uthority has nnever seriouslyy engaged iin this importtant field. How wever, it is goood to learn th hat this inventory work hass involved the e Ministry, tthe Local Authority and the communityy at large. It iss our responssibility, thereffore to ensure e that this vvaluable workk is linked to ffuture Kilwa ddistrict plans, actions and in nitiatives and should be streamlined iin our daily op perations, the e way we workk together to manage our h heritage issuees and resourcces. FFrom this inveentory it is obvious that Kilw wa has unique heritage tha at we need too seriously pre eserve and u use for our fu uture socio‐ecconomic deveelopment. By so doing, thiss heritage wil l define who we are, it w will enrich ou ur quality of liife, attract to urists, draw m migration to o our beautiful beaches, con ntribute to o our economicc well‐being an nd hence makke Kilwa District a desirable e place to live and work. It is also our h huge responsibility to ensure that the heeritage we havve is passed o on to our childdren and grandchildren, aas rich as we h have inherited d it. O On behalf of the Kilwa Com mmunity I woould like to th hank all those e who planneed and coordinated this vvaluable piecee of work for ttheir initiativees, time and ccommitment tto accomplishh this inventorry. I would llike thereforee to reiterate e that my offfice will support this endeavour and therefore en nsure that p promoting heeritage is in ou ur developmennt priorities. Thank youu.

Donatius M.K. Kamamba Director of Antiquities, Ministry for Natural Resources and Tourism Recognition of the Value and importance of cultural heritage resources is not new among the Tanzanian communities. Before the Colonial era our ancestors conserved their significant cultural heritage, which included sacred places, traditional tools, customs and settlements. This heritage was managed by respected individuals or clans in the communities and was passed on from one generation to the next to keep memories of the communities’ history. Cultural heritage resources are an identity to any nation. Tanzania is endowed with many cultural resources with international status. Some have publicized the country worldwide. Such resources include the Oldupai Gorge and Laetoli footprints in Arusha; Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara ruins in Lindi; and the Rock Art Paintings in Kondoa, Dodoma which are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara Islands, inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1981, were inhabited since the ninth Century AD. During their prosperity in the 14th and 15th Centuries, the islands were the wealthiest of the Swahili city states and controlled the lucrative trade routes along a considerable stretch of the East African coast. The Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara ruins have been under the threat of natural decay, plant infestation and roots destruction; wind erosion; sea wave destruction and human activities on or near the property. Hence in 1999, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism designed a project in collaboration with UNESCO, the French Embassy, the Japanese Embassy and Kilwa District Authorities to start from 2002 to 2005. During this period, the Ruins were inscribed on the World Heritage danger list. This listing helped to obtain support from a number of technical and financial partners including African World Heritage Fund, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, World Monuments Fund, Norwegian Government, International Labour Organization, World Bank, French Government, American Government and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. All these supports dwelled on the consolidation of the ruins; community awareness and involvement; capacity building to staff and villagers in tour guidance and entrepreneurship. The present funding from the European Union emphasises, among others, on the inventorying of the cultural and natural heritage in the Kilwa District. The inventory prepared under the implementation of the Kilwa project is an important undertaking that furnishes the Division with detailed information of the key natural and cultural heritage resources within Kilwa District. This information will help to identify and privatize the sites potential for conservation and development; conservation and management priorities; potential partnerships and linkages depending on the type of heritage identified. The inventory will assist the Division to create an accessible computer‐based resource of the country’s immovable cultural heritage for the day to day reference. It will provide a much faster and more efficient mode of access which can be rapidly searched, easily updated and corrected and will set up links to the photographic archives. It is a commendable job that needs to be supported and utilized after its completion.

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European Union Ambassador in Tanzania The story of Kilwa is thrilling. It is beautiful, exciting, sometimes sad, yet full of promise. The great traveller Ibn Battuta, when setting foot in Kilwa in 14th century, wrote that it was one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and he had seen Tangiers, Constantine, Alexandria, Cairo, Jerusalem and many more! Kilwa grew to be a substantial city and the leading commercial warehouse on the southern half of the Swahili coast. It was the gateway for an intensive exchange of goods between Africa and the rest of the world. Chinese porcelain has been found as far inland as Zimbabwe, and an African giraffe was one brought to China as a gift to the Emperor. Kilwa became the most powerful city on the East African coast in the 15th century, and was successively coveted by the Portuguese, the Arabs and the rulers of Oman. This history also left some scars. Slave trade and successive occupations left scars and destruction on buildings, people and the landscape. The city eventually turned into a quiet village, but the remaining beautiful architectural sites are now under UNESCO's World Heritage List. However, we have hope for Kilwa. In Europe many beautiful cities have been revived, building on their heritage for a brighter future. Successful recipes for these cities to be reborn include: cultural heritage preservation, creative industries, sustainable tourism management, and assistance for people to set up small and medium enterprises. I am pleased to see that the government of Kilwa is moving in that direction and is working hard to revive Kilwa. The project with the International Centre for Earth Construction (CRAterre‐ENSAG) that the European Commission has decided to support, as shown off in this excellent brochure, is another source of hope for Kilwa. Its aims at empowering the local population of Kilwa to manage its cultural and natural heritage in a way that will trigger increased economic and social development. Through a focus on documenting, enhancing and promoting natural and cultural heritage outside the World Heritage boundary, this project is complementary to the remarkable efforts the Government of Tanzania, UNESCO, the French Embassy and other leading heritage organisations; which are working to preserve the ancient ruins and buildings of Kilwa. Visitors who flock to Kilwa and enjoy its pristine beaches must prolong their stay for the people of Kilwa to fully benefit from their presence. Providing them with a diversified offering of natural and cultural attractions and increased tourist infrastructure will certainly contribute to this. Through the training of tour guides, the setting‐ up and management of local guesthouses and the creation of an Information Centre, the inhabitants of Kilwa will directly benefit from this project and from a growing tourism industry.

TThe European n Union believves in the rolee of culture in n building brid dges across coountries and rregions, as w well as being an important instrument ffor sustainable e developmen nt. Cultural diaalogues and p promotion o of cultural diversity can play importaant roles in the t preservattion of peacee, solidarity and good ggovernance. C Culture can alsso contribute significantly tto social and e economic devvelopment. IIt is with this in mind that tthe Europeann Union decide ed to embark on a major ccooperation program to ssupport culture for develop pment in Tanzzania. The firsst phase of th his programmee has been th he support tto creative an nd cultural in ndustries, in aall fields from m dance to th heatre, visual arts, films, music m and ccrafts. Eleven projects are ongoing and aare starting to o make Tanzanian artists shhine even brigghter. The ssecond phasee of the progrramme is the Support to Preservation P and a Promotioon of Cultural Heritage. EEight projectss were awarde ed to receive ggrants, including the suppo ort to Kilwa. TThese projectts support the e restoration of heritage ssites in Tanzan nia, the trainiing of tour gu uides, and tthe creation of tourism infrastructuree to encouragge a growing g and attracttive tourist in ndustry in TTanzania. Theese include th he project "H Heritage Centtre on the Sitte of the form mer Slave Market and P Preservation o of Christ Churrch Cathedral"", led by the W World Monum ments Fund; "PPromotion of earth and h human heritage of Ngoronggoro by valoriisation of the Oldupai and Laetoli sites", led by the Nggorongoro C Conservation Area Authority; the projecct "Dar es Salaaam Centre fo or Architectura ral Heritage", led by the A Architectural Association of o Tanzania; aand the proje ect "Cultural Heritage H Consservation, Tou urism and SSustainable Development D in the Southeern Highlandss of Tanzania a", led by thee Tumaini University of IIringa. W We will be working w closelyy with all theese projects to support the em in achieviing their obje ective of a sstronger and more vibrantt cultural secttor in Tanzania, especially tthrough explooiting opportu unities for ssynergies and d fertilisation b between thes e initiatives. TThe European n Union is co onfident that we will see fruits of economic growthh, cultural ce elebration, p peace and a ggreater knowle edge of the hiistory and herritage through hout Tanzaniaa, and specificcally in the b beautiful areaa of Kilwa, as tthese projectss grows from strength to strength.

This catallogue is a resu ult of 2013‐20 016 EU projectt N° EDF/2013 3/327‐376 titled:

“Promo oting heritagge resource es in Kilwa too strengthe en social and d economicc development” “Kutanggaza rasilimali za urithi zilizopo Kil wa ili kukuzza maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchu umi”

Project parttners

artners are: Project pa CRAterre Kilwa Disttrict Council Kilwa Maasoko Township Authority munauté d’Aggglomération Rocheforrt Océan Comm

For further information ccontact: Sébastien Moriset, CRAterrre Project Coo ordinator Cell phone : +33 (0) 646 5277 435 astien.moriset@ggrenoble.archi.fr Email: seba

Financial partners are:: The European Union Ministry of Foreign Affairs, France and the M

Tatu Magin na, Kilwa District Council Local Proje ect Coordinator Cell phone: +255 (0)684 7444 315 Email: tatumagina@gmail.ccom

Paul Aloyce Nyelo, Kilwa Anntiquities Office Head of Sta ation, Kilwa Cell phone: +255 (0)688 3344 030 m Email: nyellopa@gmail.com

Maaliasili Katikaa Wilayya Kilw wa Inven ntory o of Heriitage R Resourrces in n Kilwa a District

Text and Graphic Layout Contributtions

Autthors

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Sebastie en Moriset, CCRAterre, EU‐K KILWA Projectt coordinator Tatu Ma agina, Local PProject Coordinator, Kilwa T Township Authhority Dulah A Abdalah Ahmaadi, Athman LLimonga, Jamila Buriani Mppoka, Ahmed d Mtenje, Samuel Galafao Mojaa and Saidi Ju uma Rashidi, T Tour Guides, KKilwa Islands T Tour Revocattus Bugumba , Head of stattion, Kilwa Anttiquities Officce

Pho otographs

Dulah A Abdalah Ahmaadi, Bruno Be essaguet, Rem mi Decoster, Laaurent Dumas, Athman n Limonga, Taatu Magina, Se ebastien Morriset, Jamila BBuriani Mpoka a, Ahmed Mtenje,, Samuel Galaafao Moja, Saidi Juma Rash hidi and Deniss Roger

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Map of inven ntoried d sitess 10

Conte C nts

AROUND D KILWA M MASOKO Kilwa Masooko fishing harrbour ................................................................................... 06 Kilwa Masooko Makubuli fishermen village ................................................................ 08 Ngazi Ya W atumwa .................................................................................................... 10 Kilwa salt faarms .......................................................................................................... 12 Rukila Islan d ............................................................................................................... 14 Kilwa Kisiwaani ............................................................................................................ 16 Jiwe la Jahaazi .............................................................................................................. 20 Songo Mnaara .............................................................................................................. 22 Mbugu .................................................................................. 24 Sanje Ya Kaati & Mbuyu M Malalani ..................................................................................................... 26 Pandawe M Mwanakiwaambi ......................................................................................................... 28 Kilwa Masooko ‐ Olelo bikke trip ................................................................................... 30 Kilwa Masooko ‐ Kilwa Kivvinje bike trip ....................................................................... 32 Kilwa Kivinjje ............................................................................................................... 34

NORTH Matumbi H Hills ............................................................................................................ 36 Nandembo caves ....................................................................................................... 38 Namaingo ccaves ......................................................................................................... 40

CENTRA AL Lake Maliw we ................................................................................................................ 42

SOUTH Ng’umbi Yaa Sukani ..................................................................................................... 44 Rasi Ng’um bi .............................................................................................................. 46 Mkurukara caves ....................................................................................................... 48 Mwanalind a water well aand Ng’arwe ccave ............................................................... 50 Tung’ande cave .......................................................................................................... 52 mosque and giaant foot print ....................................................................... 54 Mtumbu m Kiswele ........................................................................................................................ 56 Rushungi ..................................................................................................................... 58 Mchakama Maavuji ..................................................................................... 60 Ngurumu M Kiwawa cavve .............................................................................................................. 62 Mandawa V Village ....................................................................................................... 64 Mto Nyang e Hippo Pool ............................................................................................ 66 Nanjirinji beee keeping ................................................................................................ 68

OTHER Ritual sites ................................................................................................................. 70 Bird watchiing ............................................................................................................. 72 Insects ......................................................................................................................... 74

LOCATIO ON and ACCESS

On foot, th e beach is approximately 1 15 minutes aw way from Masoko market arrea.

08°55’43.02”S 39°31’12.03”E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION The fishin ng harbor is a wide sandy b beach where K Kilwa Masokoo people meet m with fish hermen. It iss a constantly busy placee where many activitiess can be ob bserved. This place worthh seeing is aalso where bo oats are built o or repaired.

HEERITAGE E RESOU URCES

Maso oko Fishing Harbo our

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

LOCATIO ON and ACCESS

On foot, tthis small fish hing village iss approximattely 15 minuttes away from Masoko hurch, walk market areea. To access the place, ask for the Luthheran church. From the ch down to thhe water to reach the village e.

08°55'32.33""S 39°30'21.44"E

2014‐2016 | Project funnded by the European Union | | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resources in Kilwa to strengtthen social and eco onomic developmennt | Kutangaza rasiliimali za urithi zilizopo Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MA ASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION The village sits in a sm mall creek in th he mangrove where fisher men using sm mall any activities ccan be observved canoes prrepare their nets and fix their boats. Ma and good d meals with fresh fish/craabs can be booked b in advvance. Tours on canoes offfer a unique experience. Rich birdlife can c also be oobserved arou und the mangrove.

HEERITAGE E RESOU URCES

Maakubuli Fish herme en villaage

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

LOCATIO ON and ACCESS

This site is on the south hern coast of Masoko, and faces Kilwa K Kisiwani Island d. It takes 5 mn only by ffoot. 10 mn on bbicycle to reacch the place frrom Masoko ccentre, and 25

08°56'22.57"SS 39°30'55.12"E E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umojja wa Ulaya

Promoting heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengthen social and econ nomic developmentt | Kutangaza rasilim mali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

KIILWA ISLANDS TO OUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASSOKO TOWNSHIP P AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION This is a p preserved coasstal area, with h interesting vviews on Kisiw wani, rich flora and faunaa, including m marine life. It’’s an ideal sp pot to rest onn a quiet sand d beach and d enjoy a picn nic away from m the busy ma arket area. A few caves can also be seen within the e cliffs.

HEERITAGE E RESOU URCES

Ngazzi Ya W Watum mwa

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

LOCATIO ON and ACCESS

There are 336 salt producers in Kilwa Masoko. Acceessing their fa arms is extrem mely easy on foot, biicycle or by car (10 minute es). Some far ms are only accessible a by boat and excursion. offer the o pportunity to enjoy a nice e

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umojja wa Ulaya

Promoting heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengthen social and econ nomic developmentt | Kutangaza rasilim mali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

KIILWA ISLANDS TO OUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASSOKO TOWNSHIP P AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION Salt farms create a faascinating lan ndscape behin nd the manggrove and are eing. Salt is still harvesteed in the tra aditional way by men and d worth see women. Salt S producers are very keeen to see visitors and alw ways ready to o answer qu uestions.

HEERITAGE E RESOU URCES

K Kilwa ssalt farms

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

LOCATIO ON and ACCESS

This small iisland is 12 km m away from M Masoko harboour. It takes o only 1h30mn b by boat to reach the place. At low w tide, the isla and can also be reached by b foot after a 3 hours t can be dangerous d andd requires an n experienced d guide to walk on thhe sand, but this avoid beingg trapped by tthe ocean.

8°53'53.53"SS 39°36'5.51"E E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION The south hern coast off Tanzania ho ouses the high hest levels off coral and fissh biodiversiity in the reggion. Snorkeling or scuba a diving on aa coral reef is unforgettable. Rukila iis a perfect base b for snorrkeling, picniccking, watchin ng birds or even sleeping a at night as fish hermen do.

HEERITAGE E RESOU URCES

WORLD HERI W TAGE SITE

Rukila Islaand

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

LOCATIO ON and ACCESS

Kisiwani is land can onlyy be accessed by boat. CCrossing with an engine boat takes approximattely 20 minuttes. Crossing by dhow is ddefinitely more authentic but takes more time,, depending o on the wind co onditions.

08°57’29.29””S 39°29’57.60””E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION Magnifice ent and envied city in the past, Kilwa is now a peaceeful island maarked by impresssive ruins. Visiting the island takes not less than twoo hours. Half aa day to a full day is more appropriate for f visiting all the ruins, sseeing the villlage, d exploring th e shoreline. observingg the birds and

HEERITAGE E RESOU URCES

WORLD HERIT W TAGE SITE

K Kilwa Kisiw wani

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

LOCATIO ON and ACCESS

08°57’29.29””S 39°29’57.60””E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION Magnifice ent and envieed city in the past, Kilwa a is now a ppeaceful islan nd marked by y impressive ruins. Visitin ng the island takes not lesss than two hoours. Half a daay to a full day y or visiting all tthe ruins, see eing the villagge, observing the birds and d is more appropriate fo e. exploring the shoreline

HEERITAGE E RESOU URCES

WORLD HERI W ITAGE SITE

Kilwa a Kisiw wani

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

LOCATIO ON and ACCESS

This rock iss located at the t north eastern corner oof Kisiwani island. The placce can be reached byy boat from M Masoko or by foot from Kisiw wani port.

08°57'33.02""S 39°32'07.84""E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION “Jiwe la Jahazi” J means stone dhow w. The legend d says that t his was a reaal dhow belongingg to enemies who wanted to attack the e village, but a special praayer (Al‐ badiir) changed them to stone.

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WORLD HERI W ITAGE SITE

Jiwe e la Jah hazi

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

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Songo Mnaara lies 12 km m south of Masoko, below w Kisiwani isla and. Engine boats b take not less thaan 1 hour to rreach the placce. A visit to thhe ruins and tthe entire island makes for a good day trip.

09°02’24.09””S 39°35’05.82””E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION Like Kisiw wani, Songo M Mnara is an archaeologica a al site of prim me importancce to the understan nding of the Swahili cultu ure. The land dscape is marrked with a series of impressive ruins datingg back to thee 15th centuryy AD, when itt was of a prrominent wn, with excep ptional architeectural detailss. stone tow

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Songgo Mn nara

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

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This island is located we est of Songo M Mnara, 14 km m away from M Masoko harbo our. It can oat (45 min) orr dhow (1h30 min if the win nd is conducivve). be reachedd by motor bo

09°03'28.42"SS 39°31'43.27"E E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION The boat trip is an inteeresting experience througgh the mangroove, with a grreat variety of u can also seee all stages in the fishermeen work, from m catching the e birds. On the way, you u can walk 20 0 fishes to drying them on the beacch. From the shore of thee island, you illage to reach h “Mbuyu Mb ugu”, an impr ressive baoba ab with hollow w minutes through the vi e white sand b beach is ideal for resting, sw wimming and camping. trunk. The

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Sanje e Ya Ka ati & M Mbuyyu Mbugu

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

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Pandawe ssite is located d within Mala alani village inn Pande. It is about 135 kilometres k from Masooko town and d it takes two and half an hour to Mala alani, by car. Then you walk for 155 minutes to the site.

09°07'13.16"SS 39°32'07.37"E E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umojja wa Ulaya

Promoting heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengthen social and econ nomic developmentt | Kutangaza rasilim mali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASSOKO TOWNSHIP P AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION It is said that in this areea, Unji Bin Unuki, a very ta all person, sannk in the mud d. nd is supporteed by a series of stones tha at represent hhis kitchen and d This legen footprintss carved in thee stone.

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Pand dawe Malaalani

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

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The ruins aare located at the south of Songo Mnaraa. The place ccan be reached by boat (2h30 min)) or Dhow from m Masoko or by foot (4 houurs) from Songo Mnara.

09°06'42.61"S 39°35'59.84"E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION This is an archeological site that hass not yet been n conserved. IIt is therefore e difficult to water shore. In this part interpret the wall remaains but the rruins are very close to the w of Songo Mnara, you ccan meet fisheermen, camp and observe birds. You can also walk e island and re each the sea sside (1 km only). across the

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M Mwana akiwam mbi

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

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It takes 1h our and a hallf to reach thiis site that off ffers a great vview on Kilwa wetlands n an hour. and the sa lt farms. The first 9 km can easily be doone on bicycle in less than nd. After 30 minutes of walk, w you oveerlook the You then hhave to walk 1,5 km inlan landscape.

08°51'35.25"S 39°27'31.02"E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION This excursion is ideal for a quiet pick nick in nature. Along thhe road, one can enjoy d admire the vernacular arrchitecture m made of local materials. the rural activities and ops sell drinks and small snaacks along the e road, such a s freshly mad de samosa. Many sho Monkeys can often be seen along th he trail.

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Olelo bike trip

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

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Kivinje is 255 km away fro om Masoko. R Riding to Kivinj nje on bicycle is accessible tto anyone in good phyysical conditio on. The trip ta akes two hourrs, ie four hours for the roundtrip. 18 km are oon the paved road, the restt is done on a n abandoned road near thee littoral. Bikes can eeasily be rente ed in Masoko.

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION Going to Kivinje by biike allows you to immerse e into traditioonal architeccture and es, and allow ws for enjoyable encounte ers with the population. Kivinje K is landscape worth see eing and offerrs nice resting places at the harbor after tthe bicycle rid de.

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Maso oko‐K Kivinje bike trip

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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Kivinje is a harbor locate ed 25 km nortth of Masoko . It can be rea ached in 20 m minutes by Masoko. Busse es also link Kivinje to Masokko. The trip ca an also be don ne by bike car from M in approxim mately 2 hours.

08°44'46.19"S 39°24'46.22"E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION Kivinje is an active littlee town, filled with ruins re evealing the pprosperous city it was d colonial builldings and cru umbling remaains of ancientt Omani in the 19th century. Old structuress are dissemin nated around d the city. Kivinje owed its prosperity to several trades, inccluding slave and ivory trad de.

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Kilw wa Kivinje

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

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The Matum mbi hills are lo ocated to the w west of Kilwa.. The main village is Kipatim mu, which sits on a hhill. Kipatimu is 117 km away from Killwa Masoko. Drive 67 km m towards Njianne onn the Dar road d and turn leftt on the roughh road. The 50 km trip from m Njianne 0mn. to Kipatimuu takes approximately 1h30

Kipatimu 8°28'55.37"S 38°55'8.68"E

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

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KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

DESCRIIPTION The Matu umbi Hills prresent amazing landscape es dotted wi th small villaages, baobabs, rivers and ccarefully plan nted farms (bananas, cocconut, cassavva…). t thesee landscapes is a very relaxing experiennce. The area also Walking through contains m many caves.

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Matumbi H Hills

2014‐201 16 | Project funnded by the Eurropean Union | Mradi umefaddhiliwa na Umo oja wa Ulaya

Promotingg heritage resourcess in Kilwa to strengtthen social and economic developmennt | Kutangaza rasilimali za urithi zilizop po Kilwa ili kukuza m maendeleo ya kijam mii na Kiuchumi

K KILWA ISLANDS TTOUR GUIDE ASSO OCIATION

KILWA DISTR RICT COUNCIL KILWA MASOKO TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY

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