Kilwa is a community on an island off the coast of East Africa, in present day Tanzania. Kilwa was sold to a trader Ali bin Al-Hasan in the 14th century. Over the centuries it grew to be a major city and trading centre along the coast and inland as far as Zimbabwe. The city mainly trade in gold and iron from Zimbabwe, ivory and slaves from Tanzania, and textiles, jewelry, porcelain, and spices from Asia. In 1981, Kilwa was declared a World Heritage Site. The World Monuments Fund included Kilwa on the Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites 2008 due to the threat of climate change to the site. Charted Kilwa flights are available daily to various destinations.
Tourist visits the island in large number every year to see the remains. The coastal town of Kilwa Masoko can be reached by bus from Dar Es Salaam and is served by Coastal Aviation. Though there is no airport located mainly in Kilwa,it is still well connected with various airports nearby. Flights to Kilwa are available everyday. Kikwetu Airport, Mtwara Airport, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport and Zanzibar Airport are the few airports located about 100 to 200 km away from Kilwa flights. These airports offer Coastal Aviation services and regular flights to Kilwa.