Quick facts
Destination
Kilwa Kisiwani
Country
Tanzania
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$50 per night
Star rating
3 / 5
Number of rooms
15
Nearest airport
Kilwa Masoko Airport — Near Kilwa Masoko port and airport
Best for
Kilwa Masoko Port, Mid-Range, UNESCO Ruins Access, Southern Coast
Child policy
Children are welcome.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Kilwa Bandari Lodge — Port-Side Accommodation in Kilwa Masoko
Kilwa Bandari Lodge ("Bandari" means "port" or "harbour" in Swahili) is in the Kilwa Masoko port area of southern Tanzania — the departure point for boats to Kilwa Kisiwani's UNESCO World Heritage ruins. The lodge provides mid-range accommodation for travellers exploring this historically significant but rarely visited corner of the Tanzanian coast, with its medieval Swahili Sultanate ruins, pristine beaches and coral reefs.
Location & getting there
Nearest airport
Kilwa Masoko Airport
Transfer time
Near Kilwa Masoko port and airport
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Mid-range rooms with en-suite facilities near Kilwa Masoko port. Restaurant and ruins boat access.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
SafariBando's view
Kilwa Bandari Lodge is a functional port-area option in Kilwa Masoko. For the finest Kilwa beach experience, The Slow Leopard Kilwa or Kilwa Beach Lodge deliver a more memorable stay.— The SafariBando team
