Tanzania Makutani Palace Ruins
This place is an old stone ruins on the island of Kilwa Kisiwani. Very beautiful to visit, especially if you're into architecture and historical sites.
Photography Tips
Check local drone regulations first. You might need to obtain a permit from the local authorities. Make sure to not disturb locals and not fly over their homes.
Travel Information
You need first to go to from Dar es Salaam to the mainland port town of Kilwa Masoko, and from there, you take a short boat ride across the channel to the island ruins. You can also go on a cruise across Tanzania and this can be one of the stops.
Once you've reached the port, you need to walk to cross the village and get to the ruins.
Once you've reached the port, you need to walk to cross the village and get to the ruins.
Spot Type
Drone
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Sunrise in spring
Sunrise & Sunset
06:19 - 18:19
| current local time: 10:23
Photo Themes
Aerial Landscape
Aerial Photography
Aerial Shot
Aerial view
Ancient Architecture
Architecture
Castle Ruin
Drone
Forest
Historic Building
Historical Site
Monument
National Monument
Rainforest
UNESCO world heritage
Locations
Kilwa
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