Update: Old Boma response to Corona Virus

To All Old Boma Customers,, Firstly, we wanted to say thank you to all of you for your continued support. To all the donors of Trade Aid’s charitable projects, and to all Old Boma customers who remain as gracious and giving as ever we thank you during this difficult time for your donations or your continued support of The Boma and […]

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Celebrating Graduation – March 2019

March saw yet another day of celebration in Mikindani as 21 more students graduated from The Old Boma Training Programme. Consolata Receives Her Certificate The Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, the Hon. Constantine Kanyasu was in attendance as 180+ local residents celebrated as our 21 trainees received their certificates, bank cards and NSSF memberships. After a long six […]

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Cultural Celebrations Sweep Mikindani

At The Old Boma, nothing makes us happier than seeing the local community come together for a celebration, and that’s exactly what’s been happening in Mikindani. Since the announcement of the conservation in August 2017, we’ve been working with Trade Aid and the local community to find a way to bring more responsible tourism to Mikindani, and the community have […]

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At the Heart of Conservation

Mikindani lies at the heart of cultural heritage in Southern Tanzania and along with Kilwa is one of the best surviving examples of coastal Swahili culture in the region. Nelson Mandela once said that people’s cultural heritage has a profound power to help build a nation. This principle has guided Trade Aid & The Old Boma throughout the last twenty […]

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What is a Boat Safari?

Most people know and understand the concept of a safari but what is a boat safari?  Safari is a Swahili word that means journey, originally from the Arabic word safar meaning a journey. The word began to be used to describe overland journeys (hunting and exploring) in Africa from the early 1800’s, but it is now widely used to mean […]

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Natural Beauty – Tanzania

natural beauty Tanzania

When people talk about the natural beauty in Tanzania they usually mean the famous national parks teeming with wildlife, palm fringed beaches and the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.  We agree, these are all beautiful but now there’s something new to add to the list… Afya Spa at The Old Boma Hotel has developed a new range of natural, effective, handmade skincare products that […]

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Tropical Paradise

Is Mikindani a Tropical Paradise? Our latest Trip Advisor review states we are “Paradise – pure and simple”,  but what makes a tropical paradise?  Everyone has different preferences for a perfect holiday – some like luxury, some like adventure, some like gourmet, but we meet the most common criteria for tropical paradise; palm trees, deserted beaches, clear turquoise water, and […]

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Explore Stunning Southern Tanzania

Some of the most famous Tanzanian tourist spots are in the north of the country, but what does southern Tanzania have to offer… Selous Game Reserve This is an important conservation area and the biggest protected wildlife reserve in Africa.  At over 54,000 square kilometres this expanse of southern Tanzania is larger than Switzerland!  Its 70,000 elephants represent approximately 8% of […]

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Diving in Tanzania

Diving in Tanzania Are you an experienced diver looking for an exciting new, undiscovered region to explore?  Do you love snorkelling and are looking for somewhere to take the next step to Scuba diving?  Mikindani offers beginners and advanced divers a truly magical underwater experience with a wide range of sites to suit individual preferences and personal interests.  If you’re […]

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10 Reasons to Visit Mikindani

Mikindani is a beautiful Swahili town with a unique history on the Indian Ocean but there’s even more to it than first meets the eye.  Here are 10 reasons to visit Mikindani, book your holiday now! Stay in a National Monument The Old Boma Hotel was originally a German fort built in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It […]

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