The Best Attractions In Kilwa Kisiwani Island

Explore the Ruins of a Medieval East African Empire

Getting to the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani in Tanzania, East Africa is no easy task. But the trek to the island is worth it; Kilwa Kisiwani (“isle of the fish”) was once one of the greatest cities of the Swahili culture. In the 10th century, it made its fortunes by trading the riches of the African interior: gold, ivory, timber, and other valuable treasures. Until the Portuguese showed up in the 16th century, Kilwa Kisiwani was a wealthy and powerful port.

Kilwa Kisiwani may be no more, but the standing ruins are spectacular. See the video for a glimpse of the stunning architecture left behind, including the Great Mosque, the oldest standing mosque on the East African coast. Learn more about the history of Kilwa Kisiwani here.

CREDITS:
Directed by Chris Naka
On Location Director/DOP - Tulanana Bohela
Story by Samir Patel

Produced by Doug Baldinger
Cinematographer - Jonathan Kitundu
Co-producer - Ona Stories

Music - Xaleyi by Youssoupha Sidibe
[CC BY SA-3.0]


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TRAVEL TANZANIA // We found a Paradise Treasure Island in Tanzania - Kilwa Island

We found a paradise treasure island in Tanzania (Kilwa Island)
Coming from Dar Es Salaam by car we arrived in KILWA without any problem to spent one day at Kilwa

We sleep by the sea, and wake up with the sound of the waves.

Kilwa is a great place to visit in Tanzania, the Island is full of energy.

The Kilwa Sultanate was a Medieval sultanate, centered at Kilwa (an island off modern-day Tanzania), whose authority, at its height, stretched over the entire length of the Swahili Coast. It was founded in the 10th century by Ali ibn al-Hassan Shirazi, a Persian prince of Shiraz.

Portuguese scout Pêro da Covilhã, disguised as an Arab merchant, had travelled the length of the Kilwa Sultanate in 1489-90, and visited the ports of Malindi, Kilwa and Sofala, and delivered his scouting report back to Lisbon, describing the condition of the Kilwa Sultanate in quite some detail. The first Portuguese ships, under Vasco da Gama, on their way to India, reached the sultanate in 1497. Gama made contact with the Kilwa vassals of Mozambique, Mombassa and Malindi, seeking to secure their cooperation as staging posts for the Portuguese India Armadas.
In 1500, the 2nd Portuguese India Armada, under Pedro Álvares Cabral, visited Kilwa itself, and attempted to negotiate a commercial and alliance treaty with Emir Ibrahim. But emir prevaricated and no agreement was reached.

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0:24 - the bath
0:26 - the breakfast
0:30 - getting to the boat
0:40 - in the boat, the dhow
0:52 - at Kilwa island
1:01 - cemetery near the fort
1:25 - the Portuguese fort
2:09 - the boabao tree
2:48 - the Great Mosque
3:41 - Sultan's Palace ruins
4:46 - time for snorkling & fishing
5:00 - underwater choreography

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Portuguese Fort pt1, Kilwa Tanzania

Situated along the coast of Tanzania, Kilwa fort was built by the Portuguese in 1505 and was the first stone fort built by the Portuguese along the coast of East Africa. The construction of the fort was the work of the sailors and soldiers of the squadron of D. Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India. The fort was built soon after the conquest of the city of Kilwa (Quiloa), which took place on July 25, 1505. A few years later, in 1512, the Portuguese abandoned the fortress.

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People from around the world visit Africa to experience the ultimate pleasure. African historic-cultural monuments and natural heritage centers attracts everyone. There are more than 95 historic and natural sites that explores the tradition, faith and cultures of Africa.

Some of the world famous African historic-cultural and natural heritage sites are mentioned below.

1. Royal Palaces of Abomey, Benin
2. Tsodilo, Botswana
3. Okavango Delta, Botswana
4. Ruins of Loropéni, Burkina Faso
4. Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande, Cabo Verde
6. Dja Faunal Reserve,Cameroon
7. Sangha Trinational, Cameroon
8. Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park,Central African Republic
9. Sangha Trinational, Central African Republic
10. Lakes of Ounianga, Chad
11. Sangha Trinational, Congo
12. Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Côte d'Ivoire
13. Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire
14. Comoé National Park,Côte d'Ivoire
15. Historic Town of Grand-Bassam,Côte d'Ivoire
16. Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
17. Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
18. Garamba National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
19. Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
20. Okapi Wildlife Reserve,Democratic Republic of the Congo
21. Simien National Park, Ethiopia
22. Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela,Ethiopia
23. Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region,Ethiopia
24. Aksum,Ethiopia
25. Lower Valley of the Awash,Ethiopia
26. Lower Valley of the Omo, Ethiopia
27. Tiya, Ethiopia
28. Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town,Ethiopia
29. Konso Cultural Landscape, Ethiopia
30. Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda, Gabon
31. Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites,Gambia
32. Stone Circles of Senegambia, Gambia
33. Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions,Ghana
34. Asante Traditional Buildings,Ghana
35. Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Guinea
36. Lake Turkana National Parks, Kenya
37. Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest, Kenya
38. Lamu Old Town, Kenya
39. Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests, Kenya
40. Fort Jesus, Mombasa, Kenya
41. Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley,Kenya
42. Maloti-Drakensberg Park, Lesotho
43. Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar
44. Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, Madagascar
45. Rainforests of the Atsinanana, Madagascar
46. Lake Malawi National Park,Malawi
47. Chongoni Rock-Art Area, Malawi
48. Timbuktu, Mali
49. Old Towns of Djenné, Mali
50. Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons), Mali
51. Tomb of Askia, Mali
52. Aapravasi Ghat, Mauritius
53. Le Morne Cultural Landscape, Mauritius
54. Island of Mozambique, Mozambique
55. Twyfelfontein, Namibia
56. Namib Sand Sea, Namibia
57. Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves, Niger
58. W National Park of Niger
59. Historic Centre of Agadez, Niger
60. Sukur Cultural Landscape, Nigeria
61. Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, Nigeria
62. Island of Gorée, Senegal
63. Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal
64. Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Senegal
65. Island of Saint-Louis, Senegal
66. Stone Circles of Senegambia, Senegal
67. Saloum Delta, Senegal
68. Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes, Senegal
69. Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles
70. Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, Seychelles
71. Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa,South Africa
72. iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa
73. Robben Island, South Africa
74. Maloti-Drakensberg Park, South Africa
75. Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, South Africa
76. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, South Africa
77. Vredefort Dome, South Africa
78. Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape, South Africa
79. Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba, Togo
80. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
81. Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda
82. Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi, Uganda
83. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, United Republic of Tanzania
84. Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara, United Republic of Tanzania
85. Serengeti National Park, United Republic of Tanzania
86. Selous Game Reserve, United Republic of Tanzania
87. Kilimanjaro National Park, United Republic of Tanzania
88. Stone Town of Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania
89. Kondoa Rock-Art Sites, United Republic of Tanzania
90. Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls, Zambia
91. Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas, Zimbabwe
93. Great Zimbabwe National Monument, Zimbabwe
93. Khami Ruins National Monument, Zimbabwe
94. Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
95. Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe

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