Lindi
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Lindi is a coastal town located at the far end of Lindi Bay, on the Indian Ocean in southeastern Tanzania. Its population was 41,549 as of the 2002 national census.
Charts
See Tanzania.
Weather
See also Tanzania.
Passages
See Mozambique Channel.
Islands
See Tanzania.
Communication
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Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Berthing
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
Lindi Anchorage
Amenities
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Provisioning
Lindi has a small market located next to the central roundabout in between Jamhuri Street and the main B2 street.
Eating out
Lindi is not a place to look for a wide variety of international cuisine, however it is a great opportunity to sample the food that Tanzanians eat everyday as staples. Several restaurants operate in the city centre, and some more cosmopolitan eateries are starting to spring up.
Transportation
- Lindi has one bus station and all buses arrive and depart from there.
See also Tanzania.
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
The long white beaches are the main attraction in Lindi. There are several beaches located only a few kilometres out of the town, and the Lindi Beach.
Mtema Beach is about 5 km is the best location nearby for swimming.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
References
See Tanzania.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Lindi and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) February, 2019 --Istioploos
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