Kilwa Ruins Lodge is located in Kilwa Kisiwani, a small island across the water from Kilwa Masoko in South-Eastern Tanzania. Kilwa is 300km south of Dar-es-Salaam on the mainland, close to the Selous Game Reserve.
Accommodation
Accommodation is offered in:
6 wooden bandas overlooking the sea, all with en suite bathrooms, overhead fans, mosquito nets and outdoor verandas
3 beach-front chalets with 2 air-conditioned bedrooms and inter-leading extra bedroom/ lounge, 2 en suite bathrooms and large outdoor verandas
2 beach bandas, accommodation for 4 persons in 2 air-conditioned bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and large outside veranda
Facilities
Public areas of the lodge are very spacious with dining, bar and lounge area built to wrap around a swimming pool in its center. Also in the luscious garden is a pond filled with freshwater fish for little children to experience the joy of fishing.
The cuisine is excellent! The menu includes freshly caught seafood accompanied with sundowners.
Activities
Game fishing - Kilwa is one of Africa’s most exciting fishing destinations
Swimming and snorkeling
Bird watching
Explore the ruins of Kilwa
KILWA SEAVIEW RESORT
The Kilwa Seaview Resort (Mbuyuni) set up on a cliff overlooking the Kilwa Masoko Bay.
Accommodation
The accommodation at Kilwa Seaview Resort is in large stoned bandas, mosquito & insect proof, with en-suite bathrooms, and a verandah. The bandas are large and roomy, equipped with fans and 3 to 4 beds ideal for families in African style, all with views of the ocean. Some bandas are equipped with a T.V. and M-Net Decoder.
Facilities
The Mbuyu Restaurant and Bar are situated under a palm leave thatched roof around a large old Baobab tree, on top of a cliff, facing the Kilwa Masoko Bay & the island of Kilwa Kisiwani with its ruins. The kitchen provides a variety of cuisines specializing on different seafoods.
A swimming pool
A beach bar, palm thatched shades with beach beds & beach shower.
Activities
Visit the islands & towns of Kilwa with their historical sites.
Diving – just a short distance by boat away from the Kilwa Seaview Resort, behind the reefs one will find a variety of diving areas.
Snorkeling - a variety of excellent snorkeling areas are within easy reach from the Kilwa Seaview Resort beach or in the bay.
