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Dar es Salaam City Tour - Discover Tanzania's Fastest Growing Economic Center
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Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, which translates to ‘place of peace,’ ranks as the biggest city in Tanzania and was once its capital. Situated on the Swahili coast, it serves as a significant economic hub and holds a position among the rapidly expanding cities globally.
Dar es Salaam, which translates to ‘place of peace,’ ranks as the biggest city in Tanzania and was once its capital. Situated on the Swahili coast, it serves as a significant economic hub and holds a position among the rapidly expanding cities globally.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kariakoo Market - Our tour will start at Kariakoo market. The history of this market goes back to 1916. After british captured Dar es Salaam from the Germans during World War -1, they built a depot for their carrier corps no longer needed, the Governor allowed the building to be used as a market, hence the name “Carrier Corps Market” and Swahili…
- Kariakoo Market - Our tour will start at Kariakoo market. The history of this market goes back to 1916. After british captured Dar es Salaam from the Germans during World War -1, they built a depot for their carrier corps no longer needed, the Governor allowed the building to be used as a market, hence the name “Carrier Corps Market” and Swahili speaker pronounce the name as “Kariakoo”. And that is how it is known until today.
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St. Joseph’s Cathedral of Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam - After Kariakoo Market you will pass through Uhuru torch monument at Mnazi Mmoja area, Dar es Salaam old Boma then you will reach to Roman Catholic Cathedral overlooking the harbour.
St. Joseph is the first Roman Catholic Cathedral in Mainland Tanzania. The main building took five years to complete, 1897-1902, and was consecrated on October 15,1908. It is artistically constructed in Gothic style with shingled spire, a vaulted interior and carved relief above the main altar. The interior still retains the original German inscriptions. -
Askari Monument - After Catholic Cathedral you will pass to Lutheran Cathedral then to Askari Monument.
Askari Monument was built by the British colonial government replacing another statue mounted by the German colonial government in 1911 in commemoration of Major Herman Von Wissmann, the first Governor of German East Africa, appointed in 1895.The British demolished it in 1916 following Germany’s defeat and retreat during the First World War. - National Museum of Tanzania - Museum and House of Culture (MHC) is the first National Museum to be established in Tanzania, in 1937 and opened to the public on 7th December, 1940. Initially it was known as King George V Memorial Museum, after King George V of Great Britain who died in 1936. In 1962the name was changed to the National Museum.
- Kivukoni Fish Market - On the way to fish market you will pass along the Tanzania State House (taking picture is not allowed). Head down to Kivukoni fish market, here you will see fishers sell their catch to restauranteurs and homemakers who came to buy. The market is divided into two main sections, comprising eight zones, one of which is the auction. In other sections fish are cleaned, cooked and resold at marked-up prices.
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Village Museum - After fish market visit you will have lunch break (you will pay direct to the hotel) then you will take public transport from kivukoni to Morocco road, from there you will take tuk tuk (Rick Shaw) to Village Museum.
The Village Museum, or popularly “Kijiji cha Makumbusho” (Swahili for “Village Museum”) is loacated along Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road in Kijitonyama. The Museum features around twenty traditional houses representing the over 120 ethnic groups found in Tanzania. The houses includes furnished huts, cattle pens and meeting places. Visitors are allowed to get into the houses. After tour within the museum you will get chance to watch traditional ngoma(dance) sessions that we arranged for you. - Mwenge Woodcarvers Market - After village museum we will complete our tour by visiting Mwenge woodcarvers market. Her you will see different wood carvers products made from famous African black tree (Ebony Tree).
Later your driver will drop you off at your hotel.
- Dar es Salaam - After this tour your driver will drop you off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Activities as indicated in itinerary
- Bottled drinking water
- Public and private transport
- All fees and/or taxes
- Activities as indicated in itinerary
- Bottled drinking water
- Public and private transport
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Tip for driver/guide
- Anything not mentioned on inclusive
- Lunch
- Tip for driver/guide
- Anything not mentioned on inclusive
- Lunch
Location
Kariakoo Market
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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F4dtpetras
Jan 18, 2024
Getting ready for Tanzania - We booked the city tour for our first day in Tanzania without knowing what to expect in Dar es Salaam. Mansoor Mohamed and Sylvester picked us up at the hotel, which was a bit out of town, and on the way into the city, we heard a lot from Sylvester about the history of the city and the current situation. We had a full schedule, but the two of them still accommodated our wishes. We spontaneously walked through a very busy business district. Sylvester was very thoughtful and introduced us to the country's specialties and the mentality of the residents. Two church visits, a visit to the fish market and two museums were still on the agenda. We took our time at the fish market and then went first to the Tanzanian National Museum, where we learned a lot thanks to Sylvester's extensive knowledge and an interesting discussion developed about the exhibits. Afterwards we visited the Village Museum with the various traditional village houses. Here, too, Sylvester knew how to answer every question. At the end of the museum visit, there was the opportunity to see a traditional dance and music performance. It was nice that we had lunch together and then had a coffee to round off the day. Mansoor Mohamed and Sylvester speak English at a very high level. Sylvester is a very well-read and considerate guide, Mansoor Mohamed is an excellent driver. Thank you.
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Goneflying143
Jan 17, 2024
Jibu and Mansoor are the best team for this tour - Mansoor ( driver ) and Jibu ( tour guide ) are the best . They are very patient . Give us time to do all the things we need to see . Jibu is very knowledgeable about Tanzania . For a very short period of time he was able to explain to us the important history , current events , Tanzanian culture introduce us to Tanzanian food while we see all the places that was in the itinerary. This duo team are excellent . I wish I have more time to do a safari tour with this 2 guys .
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Pilar
Mar 31, 2022
Amazing - My driver and my guide were the best people I can have it.
They were very professional and they know a lot of things.
I highly recommend this company and them 200%.
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