The former city of Kilwa is an amazing architectural melting pot, where the whole of Indian Ocean culture met from the 8th to the 18th century. The goal of this underwater archaeological research project is to promote the knowledge of and to broadcast this great Tanzanian underwater cultural heritage. The project consists in the progressive mapping of the archaeological sites in the Kilwa archipelago and to improve the historical knowledge. Wrecks being an excellent testimony to the cultural and commercial exchanges that took place. Five days of each trip will be dedicated to the archaeological works in Kilwa Bay, the three following days will be dedicated to scuba diving and exploring the most beautiful dive sites of the Kilwa area.