Fly to Kilindoni, Tanzania

• Time zone: Africa/Dar es Salaam - UTC / GMT +3
• Currency: Tanzanian shillings (TSh, often written as =/)
• Language: The general language is Swahili
• International dialling phone: +255
• Driving: left-hand side of the road
• Power Outlets: 220V-240V 50Hz. Plug types are ‘Type D & G (British)’
• Closest Airports: Mafia Airport located on Mafia Island, and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar.

Kilindoni can be visited at any time in the year but you wouldn't want to get caught in an unsuitable weather. June and July are the best months for good weather in Kilindoni.

The warmest month from January to June and September to December are also another best time to visit.

As a major centre of attraction on the Mafia Island, Kilindoni has a dusty collection of huts set amidst tall palms which is the first sight of the Island. All dhows land after their trips through perilous seas to either the mainland or to Zanzibar, you should go see this Mafia port.

Trail the interior bush strips and see the runway moonlight as the village soccer pitch. You may be lucky to see a game disperse seconds before an airplane lands.

The fantastic Mafia Island Marine Park covering around 50% of the coast is a great reason to head to the island. See the Omanis' trading post and Germans colony - a few remnants of Mafia’s important past. Wander amidst the overgrown buildings and walls on Chole Island.

Tourists who love great food will be pleased as dining in Kilindoni features a sophisticated blend of Swahili and Mediterranean influences. Should you wish to sample an authentic Mafian restaurant, there are several local food eateries in Kilindoni.

To enjoy a cocktail or cold beverage accompanied by a stunning sunset over the Indian Ocean, Whale Shark Lodge is your best bet.

Visiting Kilindoni will make you experience the true Mafian culture. The Mafians are industrious people, evident in their work such as making nails, selling fruits, vegetables and fish.

Explore the various fabric stalls, mitumba shops and spice vendors for an opportunity to discover the clothing and food aspect of the Mafian culture. Mafian people always dress moderately with women covering their knees and shoulders. Thus, when you are in Mafia, you should dress like the Mafians.

Although the majority of Kilindoni people practise Islam, there are many others who practise Christianity. Ritual dances linked to the lunar cycle are performed by those who practise the indigenous traditional religion. Swahili is the lingua franca in Kilindoni. English is also widely spoken in the city.