Meet with our guide at the lobby of your hotel, and proceed to Kigamboni Bridge - a 680-meter-long bridge that connects the Dar es Salaam ward of Kurasini from the east to the west of Kigamboni district. Our first stop will be a visit to the Fish Market at Kigamboni - It is a trading spot for fish and seafood and a great opportunity to witness the blending of cultures and business in a traditional Tanzanian setting.
Afterwards, we will visit the Azania Front Lutheran Church which was built by German missionaries in 1898 - Its red-tile belfry rises above the surrounding rooftops and the whitewashed building is still a recognizable landmark in Dar es Salaam. Part of our tour is a visit to the National Museum located at Posta - it houses a gift shop and a United States Postal Service philatelic sales window. Then continue to Makumbusho village, this museum was established to demonstrate and preserve of traditional cultures of Tanzania.
After which, proceed to Mwenge woodcarvers market - a great place to buy souvenirs, known for its sculptures and wood carvings. Finally, a visit to the University of Dar es Salaam and the Tingatinga Arts Co-operative Society, are two interesting notable attractions to complete your visit to the city.
You will be picked up by our guide from the lobby of your hotel in Dar Es Salaam for an escape to an island called Mbudya. Mbudya Island is an uninhabited island in Tanzania, north of the country's capital city Dar es Salaam and is one of the four islands of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve (DMRS).
The island lies close to the beach resort and fishing community of Kunduchi and is reachable by means of a 20-minute motorboat ride crossing from the mainland. It is therefore a popular daytrip for both tourists and Tanzanian residents alike, serving as a location for a variety of leisure activities, including snorkelling, sunbathing, and swimming.
Finally, we will move back to your hotel in Dar Es Salaam.
Prepare to journey through time in Bagamoyo, a town with a multifaceted history, where remnants of its past speak volumes about its vibrant culture and its dark association with the slave trade. Founded in the late 18th century, Bagamoyo's roots run deep, with its origins dating back to the 8th-century settlement of Kaole. As the former capital of German East Africa, it held a prominent position as one of the primary trading ports along the western coast of the Indian Ocean.
The places that will be covered on this tour are the following: Mji mkongwe, Old fort, German cemetery, hanging place, Slave market, German old Boma, Arab tree house.
Discover Bagamoyo's multifaceted history, culture, and heritage on this insightful tour.
