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PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT NDANDA |
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Location: Region |
South East of Tanzania Mtwara - Rural |
| District | Masasi |
| Access: | From Dar es Salaam: by air to Mtwara, then 160 km by car or bus. Tarmac road. Daily buses from Dar es Salaam to Ndanda/Masasi are available. The 600 km trip will take you about 8 hours. |
| Climate: | Generally warm (hot?) especially around September to March. May - July are relatively cool months. |
| Ethnicity: | Mostly Makonde, Makua, Wamwera. The number of other tribes is limited. |
| Security: | No security concerns. Take care of yourself, though. Swimming in rivers not a good idea. |
| Health: | Malaria area. Good and well equiped hospital. |
| Religion: |
Christians - especially Catholics and Anglicans. Multiple Christian denominations like TAG, Lutherans, SDA, and others are also present in a limited way. Good number of Muslims. |