Makutani Palace Ruins, Tanzania
Marie Levillain
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Tanzania Makutani Palace Ruins

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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.
Spot Type Drone
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Sunrise in spring
Sunrise & Sunset 06:19 - 18:19 | current local time: 09:31
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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