Ten Degrees South is a rustic retreat on the shores of the Indian Ocean in southern Tanzania. It is set in the quiet haven of Mikindani, one of the area's historic coastal trading towns. A small lodge offering comfortable and clean accommodation for all budgets, Ten Degrees has a beautiful shaded open air bar and restaurant, and a Sundowner platform that enjoys stunning views across Mikindani Bay. Ten Degrees opened in 1997 and since then hundreds of tourists have discovered its tranquil calm environment, and explored the beaches and underwater wildlife of the Indian Ocean; the local beach is a short walk away, while next door, eco2 diving, marine research and education centre can take you out to explore the pristine reefs of Mikindani Bay. Humpback whales visit Mikindani Bay between August and November every year as they migrate south after the mating season, and the countryside around Mikindani offers a wealth of smaller wildlife including reptiles and birds. Further afield the Lukwika-Lumesule and Msanjesi game reserves offer the possibility of lions, elephants, hippo, crocodiles, buffalo, Sable antelopes and Kudu. Mikindani town has a diverse architectural heritage with a combination of local thatched mud homes and Swahili-style houses with balconies and carved doorways reminiscent of Zanzibar. A number of historic buildings add to its charm, including the reputed dwelling place of Dr. Livingstone before he embarked on his last journey into the interior of Africa, the old Slave Market, the Boma and graves and mosques dating back to the 17th Century.