swahili Archives - The Old Boma Hotel, Mikindani

At the Heart of Conservation

1st February 2018 No Comments

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 […]

The Real Heart of Tanzania

6th January 2017 No Comments

When you ask people to think of Africa, you’re not surprised to hear they imagine vast landscapes, 4x4s and the long search for big game and lions. Of course, these things are synonymous with Africa and are one of the main reasons people visit the continent. Yet, there is so much more that is missed. The people, their lives and […]