Mavuji River Mangroves
Mto Mavuji
Extensive mangroves at the mouth of the Mavuji River, southeast of Kilwa Masoko, where you can explore by small boat or canoe and watch birds
The Mavuji River flows into the Indian Ocean southeast of Kilwa Masoko. Along the river mouth and the coast of Kilwa Kisiwani island, extensive mangrove forests wind through narrow waterways where you can see kingfishers, herons, fiddler crabs, and mudskippers. Your guesthouse can arrange a small boat or canoe, either on the way to Kilwa Kisiwani or as a separate mangrove trip. At low tide some waterways are impassable, so plan around the tides. Bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
Daytime (depends on tides)
Nearby sights
- Jimbizi Beach
- Husuni Kubwa
- Kilwa Masoko Market & Harbour
- Gereza Fort
- Masoko Pwani
- Great Mosque of Kilwa
- Small Domed Mosque
- Makutani Palace