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+ | | lat= -10.27869 | ||
+ | | lon= 40.11609 | ||
+ | | name= Mkindani Harbour | ||
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+ | | summary= '''Mikindani''' is an old Swahili port that was once the centre of trade in southern Tanzania. The original inhabitants (the Makonde people) were joined around the ninth Century AD by Arab traders. A further influx of Arabs occurred in the 19th century under the reign of Seyyid Said, the graves and mosques from this period can still be seen. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
- | + | ''See [[Tanzania#Charts|Tanzania]]''. | |
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- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | '' | + | ''See [[Tanzania#Weather|Tanzania]]''. |
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- | == | + | ==Passages== |
- | + | ''See [[Mozambique Channel#Route/Suggested Stopovers|Mozambique Channel]]''. | |
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+ | ==Islands== | ||
+ | ''See [[Tanzania#Islands|Tanzania]]''. | ||
- | + | ==Communication== | |
+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
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- | ==== | + | ==Berthing== |
- | + | {{GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}} | |
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- | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
- | + | None. | |
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- | ==== | + | ==Anchorages== |
- | + | {{poi | lat= -10.27029|lon=40.12343 | |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
- | + | | name= Mkindani Anchorage | |
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+ | | text= Anchor in about 11 m depth. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
- | + | |Electricity| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
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+ | |Showers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
- | + | |header|Supplies | |
- | + | |Fuel| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
- | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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- | + | |Repairs| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
- | + | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
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- | == | + | ==Eating out== |
- | + | * ''Subira's'' restaurant serves Tanzanian fare | |
- | * | + | * ''Samaki's'' in the old slave market |
- | ==== | + | ==Transportation== |
+ | * There are several buses daily from [[Dar es Salaam]] and [[Lindi]] | ||
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- | ==== | + | ==Tourism== |
- | + | ====History==== | |
+ | {{Green|Give a short history of the port.}} | ||
- | ==== | + | ====Places to Visit==== |
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- | == | + | ==Friends== |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Forums== |
- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | * {{Wikipedia}} | ||
+ | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
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- | == | + | ==References== |
- | + | ''See [[Tanzania#References|Tanzania]]''. | |
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+ | * Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) February, 2019 {{Istioploos2}} | ||
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- | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Ports - East Africa]] [[Category:Ports - Tanzania]] [[Category:Anchorages - Tanzania]] |
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Mikindani is an old Swahili port that was once the centre of trade in southern Tanzania. The original inhabitants (the Makonde people) were joined around the ninth Century AD by Arab traders. A further influx of Arabs occurred in the 19th century under the reign of Seyyid Said, the graves and mosques from this period can still be seen.
Charts
See Tanzania.
Weather
See Tanzania.
Passages
See Mozambique Channel.
Islands
See Tanzania.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Berthing
Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Mkindani Anchorage
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | ? |
Electricity | ? |
Toilets | ? |
Showers | ? |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | ? |
Supplies | |
Fuel | ? |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | ? |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Store name1 [[Mkindani Harbour#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Eating out
- Subira's restaurant serves Tanzanian fare
- Samaki's in the old slave market
Transportation
- There are several buses daily from Dar es Salaam and Lindi
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Mkindani Harbour at the Wikipedia
- Mkindani Harbour at the Wikivoyage
References
See Tanzania.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Mkindani Harbour and this page's details validated:
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