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Voykit pocket guide · Tanzania
Mikindani
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Mikindani; walk around the Old Boma and beach, then stay locally at The Old Boma Hotel or Ten Degrees South if you need a night.
Mikindani is a quiet fishing town with a short walkable centre, a dive centre and a few eateries. One day is enough for the main sights; longer stays are for diving or using Mtwara as a base.
- Country
- Tanzania
- Best months
- check
- Avoid
- Mar–May (rain can flood roads)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TZS
- Money
- Currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). Tourism is still quoted in US dollars, but since 2025 the central bank requires local transactions to be priced and paid in shillings — check how your lodge bills; dollar notes older than 2013 or damaged are refused.
- Daily spend
- Budget TZS 15,000–25,000 excl. bed · Mid TZS 25,000–45,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vodacom, Airtel, Yas (Tigo) and Halotel sell SIMs at airports; registration takes fingerprints and a passport.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types D, G · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin is most common; some older round-pin sockets.
- Tipping
- Safari guide: About US$15–25 per vehicle per day from the group — check.; Kilimanjaro crew: About 10–15% of the climb price, shared per a published scale — check your operator's guide.; Camp staff box: About US$10 per guest per day.; Restaurant: 5–10% where no service charge.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; lodges provide filtered water.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and lodges; long-drops at some gates and picnic sites; squat toilets at bus stops.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at Subira's restaurant | TZS 5,000–8,000 |
| Beer at Muku's bar | TZS 1,500–2,500 |
| Taxi from Mtwara to Mikindani | TZS 10,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MYW · Mtwara Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Mtwara → Mikindani daladala
- about TZS 10,000, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; bikes may be rented at the Old Boma if available.
See and do
Known for
- Eco2 diving centre
- Old Boma historic fort
- Mikindani beach
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mtwara | Daladala minibuses run 6 AM–7 PM; about 30 min | ≈30 min |
| Eco2 Diving Centre | Walk from town centre along Mnaida Street | ≈5 min |
Sleep
- The Old Boma Hotel
- Boutique hotel in the renovated German fort; basic rooms.
- Ten Degrees South
- Guesthouse/bar near Mnaida Street; US$20–60 per night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Habariha-ba-ree |
| How much? | Bei gani?bei ga-nee |
| Where is the beach? | Pwani iko wapi?pwa-nee i-ko wa-pee |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Shikamoo' to elders, a handshake and small talk first; avoid: Rushing straight to business
- Hands: Right hand for eating, giving and receiving; avoid: Using the left hand
- Dress on Zanzibar: Cover shoulders and knees in town; avoid: Beachwear in Stone Town
- Photos: Ask first; pay agreed fees in Maasai bomas; avoid: Photographing women on Zanzibar without asking
- Affection: Keep it private; avoid: Kissing in public, especially on Zanzibar
- Pace: 'Pole pole' — slow down; avoid: Showing anger in public
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads from Dar es Salaam can flood in rainy season, adding travel time.
- Buses may be cramped; choose four‑seat rows for comfort.
Generally safe; watch for road conditions during rains and keep valuables secure on buses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mikindani yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Eco2 diving centre
- Old Boma historic fort
- Mikindani beach
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Tanzania tourism board: www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz
- Wikivoyage: Mikindani, revision 4882036 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4882036
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Mikindani
Tafadhali nenda hapa
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance112
US consulate in Dar es Salaam; check for local consular services.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/mikindani). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.