Day Trip to Bagamoyo: Explore Historic Stone Town on Tanzania's Coast
Embark on a day trip to Bagamoyo, Tanzania's historic Stone Town. Discover its rich trading history, role in the slave trade, and its significance in world history.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Kaole Ruins - Drive from Dar es Salaam to Bagamoyo Historical Town. This will take about 90 minutes from Dar es Salaam. On arrival you will start with visiting Kaole ruins.
Kaole is a small town and archaeological site in Tanzania, located 6 km east of Bagamoyo on the Indian Ocean coast. The area contains old stone ruins dating to a period between the 13th century and the 16th century. The ruins date back to the 13th century and consist of two mosques and 30 tombs. The tombs at Kaole were built from coral stones with stone pillars that marked some of the tombs. A small museum has been established, where some artifacts are exposed that were found in the ruins. Some of these artifacts are Chinese and thus provide evidence of ancient commercial relationships. - Bagamoyo - After visiting Kaole Ruins you will have a tour in Bagamoyo Old stone town. You will visit all attraction includes Caravanserai, visiting Old Boma which was the First German State House in East Africa, Old Fort, Catholic museum, German customs house, old port in East Africa, the first cross erected by the Missionary on the coast of East Africa, Dr. Livingstone’s church, the fish market and many others places if time permits.
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Dar es Salaam - After Bagamoyo Tour you will start driving back to Dar es Salaam.
Arrive late afternoon in Dar es Salaam. On arrival your driver will drop you off at place of your choice.
What's Included
- Bottled drinking water
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tip for driver/guide
- Anything not mentioned on inclusive
Additional Information
Bagamoyo Historical Stone Town is situated on the eastern shoreline of Tanzania, 75 kilometers to the north of Dar es Salaam. Bagamoyo was one of the key commercial hubs on the East African Coast and was notorious as a major departure port for slaves from the inland areas. The town also became the initial capital of German East Africa from 1886 to 1891 when German colonizers arrived. It holds immense importance in global history as a gateway for Arab and European missionaries, blazers, and traders arriving in East and Central Africa, as well as a significant landmark in the brutal history of the slave trade.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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