Overview

Bagamoyo is known for the desecration of the human race that occurred many years ago in this Swahili Coast town due to the heinous slave trade. In spite of this unpleasant history, today, Bagamoyo is one of the most wondrous tourist destinations for practically any person who wishes to spend a vacation or just to relax for the weekend or any particular day

Itinerary

DAR HOTEL– BAGAMOYO

On the Second day you will be picked up by our driver guide and depart for Bagamoyo in the morning to visit the following attractions listed below

KAOLE RUINS

These include the remains of a mosque from the 13th century and gravestones estimated dating back from the 15th century. The mosque is one of the oldest in mainland Tanzania and one of the oldest in East Africa. Kaole was an important Arabic trading post long before Bagamoyo had assumed any significance.

THE FIRST POST OFFICE IN EAST AFRICA

La Renaissance is a more modern hotel, fashioned from the renovated post office building. The name Old Post Office literally refers to East Africa’s FIRST post office under German colonial rule (Deutsche OstAfrika). It has been called “La Renaissance” to signify the “rebirth” of the old post office into a new luxurious hotel.

GERMAN HOUSE/MUSEUM

As Bagamoyo was the capital of German East Africa, the Germans had built the German Boma which was during the colonial era the administrative offices. Today this house has been turned into a museum due to its long history. Near the German boma was the first German school that was built in 1897. Also near the German house is the German cemetery and also what used to be the Germans Hanging ground for those who revolted against the German occupation in Tanzania.

HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH

The church is located just within Bagamoyo Town. The church has an excellent museum with a lot of history about Bagamoyo from the time the first missionaries arrived in Tanzania. The church is one of the oldest churches in the mainland of East Africa. In the same church there is a chapel where the body of Dr. Livingstone was kept after being transported for 1500km on foot from Kigoma before being taken to burial at Westminister Abbey in Europe

BAGAMOYO STONE TOWN

MjiMkongwe was the other name used for the Bagamoyo stone town. The stone town is situated along ocean road. The old building are still standing firm though some have been renovated. In the stone town you will find the Liku house which served as the German administrative headquarters. Also around the stone town is the German customs house built in 1895 near what was the Bagamoyo fort. Still in the stone town we have small several streets lined with carved doors similar to those found in stone town in Zanzibar.

Rates

1 Person USD 144 per person

2 to 5 Pax USD 84 per person

6 to 10 Pax USD 66 per person

COST INCLUDES:

Pick up from your hotel at agreed point vehicle, driver/

Guide, all museum entry fees and lunch in a

COST  EXCLUDES:

Drinks and any other excursion not included in the Bagamoyo tour program

The more clients in the tour, the lower the Rates

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Itinerary

Day 1

0800hrs, depart from Dar es Salaam city center to Bagamoyo. On arrival, visit the Kaole Ruins, ruins of the Shirazai trade town (13^th– 17^th century). Then visit the crocodile farm, where crocodiles are kept before being shipped abroad. Lunch at Restaurant in Bagamoyo (A visit to the Bagamoyo School of Arts may be arranged with prior notice at an extra cost). Dinner and overnight at a Hotel in Bagamoyo

Day 2

After breakfast, visit the historical sites including the Caravan Serai, an old terminus of the caravans coming from the interior to the shore of the Indian Ocean; the Catholic Church, started in 1868 with the Livingstone power where Livingstone rested for one night before his body was shipped to Zanzibar; cemeteries with 47 tombs of early missionaries; German building such as Old Boma and the Customs House; and salt processing units. Meals and overnight at a Hotel in Bagamoyo

Day 3

Morning at leisure on the beach. Lunch included. After lunch, drive back to Dar es Salaam and drop off in the city centre. End of our services

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Itinerary

Bagamoyo has played various historical roles in Tanzania. Apart from being a slave and ivory port, it was also a German headquarters in 1891. Explorers such as Burton, Speke, Grant, Livingstone and Stanley all passed through this town. The name Bagamoyo comes from the Swahili words “bwaga moyo”, meaning “throw down you heart,” a despair expressed by people who were captured as slaves, knowing that they faced uncertain future.

Day 1

0800hrs, depart from Dar es Salaam city center to Bagamoyo. On arrival, visit the Kaole Ruins, ruins of the Shirazai trade town (13^th– 17^th century). Then visit the crocodile farm, where crocodiles are kept before being shipped aboard. Lunch at a Restaurant in Bagamoyo. After lunch, visit the historical sites including the Caravan Serai, an old terminus of the caravans coming from the interior to the shore of the Indian Ocean; the Catholic Church, started in 1868 with the Livingstone power where Livingstone rested for one night before his body was shipped to Zanzibar; cemeteries with 47 tombs of early missionaries; German building such as Old Boma and the Customs House. Dinner and overnight at a Hotel in Bagamoyo.

Day 2

In the morning you will be at leisure on the beach (optional: visit of the Bagamoyo School of Arts for a Ngoma(traditional dance) session may be arranged upon prior notice. Extra cost applies). Lunch is included. After lunch, drive back to Dar es Salaam and drop off in the city centre. End of our services.

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Itinerary

Depart from Dar es Salaam city center to Bagamoyo. Bagamoyo has played various historical roles in Tanzania. Apart from being a slave and ivory port, it was also a German headquarters in 1891. Explorers such as Burton, Speke, Grant, Livingstone and Stanley all passed through this town. The name Bagamoyo comes from the Swahili words “bwaga moyo”, meaning “throw down your heart,” a despair expressed by people who were captured as slaves, knowing that they faced uncertain future. On arrival, visit the Kaole Ruins, ruins of the Shirazai trade town (13th- 17th century), Old ferry on the mighty Rufiji River. Lunch will be served at a Restaurant in Bagamoyo. (Visit of the Bagamoyo School of Arts for a Ngoma (traditional dance) session may be arranged upon prior notice. Extra cost applies). The tour ends in Dar es Salaam city center at around 1730hrs.

Included

• Pick Up and Drop Off at Arusha

• English speaking driver / guide during the tour

• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle

• Water During Tour

• Entrance fees

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Entry visa

• Lunch

• Personal spending

• Optional activities

• Tipping ·

Prices

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and its valid till June 30th 2016. You can pay in any other equivalent currency. ·

Children Policy

0 – 6 free of Charge 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person if your sightseeing tours include domestic flights or ferry boat, an extra supplement for your child may apply. ·

Payment Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book your desired Oman tour, spaces will be secured upon receiving a booking Confirmation.

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Itinerary

This tour provides a look at Dar es Salaam with some insight into daily activities. Your driver will take you through the city center and toward Mnazi Moja Park where you can see a replica of the Uhuru Torch Monument. The original one was erected on Mt. Kilimanjaro to commemorate freedom from colonialism that came with independence.  Continue with your sightseeing drive, heading to Village museum, Tinganga market, the Mwenge Carvings Market and National Museum where you will be able to see historical and archaeological items, among them Louis and Mary Leakey’s findings from Olduvai Gorge. These human fossils displayed in the Hall of Man include the skull of the so-called Nutcracker Man.  There is also a collection of tribal ornaments, headdresses, witchcraft paraphernalia and traditional musical instruments collected from various regions in Tanzania. (The museum is not air-conditioned). The tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam city center.

Some of the sites are closed on Sundays, Saturdays and during public holidays.

Included

• Pick Up and Drop Off at Arusha

• English speaking driver / guide during the tour

• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle

• Water During Tour

• Entrance fees

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Entry visa

• Lunch

• Personal spending

• Optional activities

• Tipping ·

Prices

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and its valid till June 30th 2016. You can pay in any other equivalent currency. ·

Children Policy

0 – 6 free of Charge 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person if your sightseeing tours include domestic flights or ferry boat, an extra supplement for your child may apply. ·

Payment Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book your desired Oman tour, spaces will be secured upon receiving a booking Confirmation. ·

Booking and inquiry 

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