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Bagamoyo 3 Days 2 nights Africa Safari

  • 3 days · 2 nights
Bagamoyo church African Safari
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Length
3 days · 2 nights

Overview

These three days take you from Dar es Salaam to Bagamoyo, with two nights at a hotel in the town, to explore its history.

You see the Kaole Ruins, the remains of a Shirazi trade town from the 13th to the 17th century, and the Caravan Serai, the old terminus of the caravans that came from the interior to the shore of the Indian Ocean. The Catholic Church, started in 1868, has the tower where Livingstone's body rested for one night before it was shipped to Zanzibar. The trip ends with a morning at leisure on the beach.

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Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Kaole Ruins and the crocodile farm

    At 08:00, leave Dar es Salaam city centre for Bagamoyo.

    On arrival, visit the Kaole Ruins, the ruins of a Shirazi trade town from the 13th to the 17th century. Then visit the crocodile farm, where crocodiles are kept before being shipped abroad.

    Lunch is at a restaurant in Bagamoyo.

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    With prior notice, a visit to the Bagamoyo School of Arts can be arranged, at extra cost.

    Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Bagamoyo.

  2. Day 2

    Historical Bagamoyo

    After breakfast, visit the historical sites of Bagamoyo.

    See the Caravan Serai, the old terminus of the caravans coming from the interior to the shore of the Indian Ocean, and the Catholic Church, started in 1868 with the Livingstone tower, where Livingstone's body rested for one night before it was shipped to Zanzibar.

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    Visit the cemeteries, with 47 tombs of early missionaries, German buildings such as the Old Boma and the Customs House, and the salt processing units.

    Meals and overnight at a hotel in Bagamoyo.

  3. Day 3

    Beach morning and return to Dar es Salaam

    The morning is at leisure on the beach.

    Lunch is included.

    After lunch, drive back to Dar es Salaam, with drop-off in the city centre.

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Good to know

  • The trip leaves Dar es Salaam city centre at 08:00 and ends with a drop-off in the city centre.
  • A visit to the Bagamoyo School of Arts can be arranged with prior notice, at extra cost.

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