Bagamoyo

Bagamoyo played various historical roles in Tanzania. Apart from being a slave and ivory port, it was used as a German headquarters during 1890s. Renowned explorers like Burton, Speke, Grant, Livingston, and Stanley have all made their mark in this town. Bagamoyo comes from a Swahili phrase “Bwaga Moyo” which translates to Throw down your heart” in English. This is a despair expression expressed by slaves when they realize that they face a long uncertain future after being held captive. From Dar, it lies 75 kilometers north.

The Bagamoyo Church: This church was constructed in 1868 and thought of to be the first church of its kind in East Coast of Africa. There is a cemetery which was built in 1876 by freed slaves and contains the burial of early missionaries along a small shrine. In between the years of 1934 and 1991, 35 Dutch priests worked here, the last of which was Father Frits Versteijne who stayed at this place for over 30 years. He also started the first museum in the old Fathers’ House in March 1968.

The second Fathers’ House in Bagamoyo, constructed close to the Mother of all Churches in East Africa, has also fallen victim to the corrosive effects of the coast region’s relentlessly humid climate. The ground floor, first floor, and second floor were built in 1873, 1877, and 1903 respectively.

Day 01 : Dar es Salaam City Tour

In the morning at 0830hrs, or early afternoon, pick up from your hotel in Dar for a half day city tour to Mwenge Art tour to see wood carvings, cloth painting arts like batiks, tinga tinga and many arts. This tour will take you further to the National Museum to see a Skull of Zinjathropus and which was discovered in Ngorongoro Olduvai Gorge area. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Geza Ulole

After your breakfast, you’ll continue with your tour to Geza Ulole which is located 20 km south of Dar es Salaam, precisely at Mboamaji which is the original village on the coast. You’ll get to visit the four centuries old historical mosque, slave chambers where slaves were kept before they were to be transported, and the old Muslim-style graves. In the process, you’ll get a glimpse of the fishermen engaged in their daily fish-catching activities. In the afternoon, you’ll walk through the village and experience the lifestyle and culture of Zaramo people. Dinner and overnight.

Day 03 : Dar Bagamoyo

After having breakfast at your accommodation, you’ll be transferred to Bagamoyo which is situated north of Dar es Salaam City. You’ll take a historical town tour to coral museum, carol mosque at Kaole, Kaole Ruins of the Shirazi trade town (13/17 century) Old cathedral, Caravan Serai an old terminus of the caravans coming from the interior to the shore of the Indian Ocean; The catholic mission is the oldest in this area and seat of an important museum on the slave liberation and the explorers Burton, Livingstone, Stanley and Speke who lived here and organized their expeditions to the interior. German building such as Old Boma, customs house etc. Dinner and overnight will be at the resort.

Day 04 : Bagamoyo/Dar es Salaam

Morning at leisure on the beach, (optional: visit of the Bagamoyo School of Arts for aNgoma (traditional dance) session may be arranged upon prior notice. Extra cost applies). Lunch at the resort is included. After having your lunch, drive back to Dar into the city center.

The lunch will be served at the resort. After lunch, drive back to Dar es Salaam and drop off in the city centre.