Mkindani Harbour

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World ▶ Indian Ocean ▶ Africa ▶ East Africa ▶ Tanzania ▶ Mkindani Harbour

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Mkindani Harbour
10°16.721'S, 040°06.965'E Chart icon.png
lat=-10.27869 | lon=40.11609 | zoom=14 | y

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


Navigation

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

Mkindani Anchorage/wiki/Mkindani_Harbour#Mkindani__Anchorage
Anchorage icon Mkindani Anchorage [[Mkindani Harbour#Mkindani Anchorage|Mkindani Anchorage]] 10°16.217'S, 040°07.406'E
Anchor in about 11 m depth.

Amenities

Facilities
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/wiki/Mkindani_Harbour#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon 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

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

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Links

References

See Tanzania.

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