2 Days 1 Night Bagamoyo Historical
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A Day Trip to Bagamoyo : Indulge in a captivating excursion organized directly from your hotel in Dar es Salaam, situated just 75 kilometers to the north, to the historic town of Bagamoyo. Steeped in tales of its past, Bagamoyo holds a unique place in world history as the embarkation port for slaves.
Tourist attractions include
the Kaole ruins dating back to the 12th century thought to mark one of the earliest contacts of Islam with Africa; the Old Fort built in 1860 for holding slaves for shipment to Zanzibar; the first Roman Catholic Church in East Africa built around 1868 used as a base to run a camp of about 650 freed slaves; the German colonial administration headquarters, the Boma, in the first capital of German East Africa; the Mission Museum displaying history of Bagamoyo; and the Livingstone Memorial Church among others. Bagamoyo white sand beaches are considered some of the finest on the whole of the East African coast.
Bagamoyo Town Tour
Bagamoyo is surrounded by old buildings of the previous generation, beautiful Arab architecture with thick walls of Earth fitted with well-carved doors made of thick African hardwood. On your walk through narrow streets between Old buildings of Bagamoyo stone town you will visit the German Colonial Administrative block, Art market, Old post office, 1st Tanzania Primary School, Old Mosques, Hanging tower, Caravan Serai Museum and the fish market. On your walk along the Indian Ocean beach visit a center for dhow sailboat building and get to know how local people build boats.
Kaole Ruins
Kaole village formerly known as ‘Pumbuji’ is one of the oldest villages that immigrants from Arabic countries choose as they landed on East Africa’s coast. The village has ruins dating back to the 13th Century. It is in this village where Sultan of Oman preferred to settle and construct administrative and military headquarters. Today the ruins made-up of earth and corals and the Kaole Museum tells volumes of stories about Ivory trade, movement of traders, cruel slavery and the living culture of today’s Kaole people majority originating from Asia. Beyond the ruins, there is an old port surrounded by a Mangrove forest where one can go closer to nature and enjoy fresh air.
Bagamoyo Catholic Church & Museum
Visit the Old tower of the first Catholic Church in East Africa, one of the Oldest Baobab tree, Cemeteries (Catholic, German and Indian), Dr. Livingstone tower, Old Fathers’ house and the Cross at the beach. Explore the museum with information about the slave trade, missionaries, life of the people and some collections of artifacts of the indigenous tribes.
Crocodile Farm
Visit a crocodile farm and learn how these wild predators are kept. Get to know their social behaviors, growth, live capture techniques, feeding/hunting techniques and local uses of various products
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It is about a 2-hour drive from Dar es Salaam. The nearest international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam.
Many airlines have flights to Dar es Salaam International Airport (See below). From the airport to Bagamoyo it is roughly 1 – 2 hours drive by car, depending on the time of day and the traffic. Moyo Mmoja Guesthouse can arrange for a pick-up at the airport at a fixed price. Other means of transportation is regular Taxi (prices depends on negotiation), or regular daladala – local minibuses.
We can help arrange for transport from Dar es Salaam. We do not have our own car service but if given a notice well in advance we can help you to arrange transport from Dar airport, harbour or Magufuli bus terminal. The trip is secure, the driver knows where to go and the price is more or less the same as regular Taxi.
The daladala are of course the cheapest option and you can get to Bagamoyo for US$ 2 – 3 in travel expenses, but it might take you several hours especially in rush hours. This way of traveling all the way to Bagamoyo is not advisable for others that the very well experienced traveler with time to spare and wide awake after the hours on the airplane.
On the other hand traveling with the daladala to and from Bagamoyo and in Dar es Salaam after being «culturally acclimatised» is a good way to experience a part of real Tanzanian life up close. In Dar it is seldom any problems but be aware that the daladalas drive rather fast on the road to and from Bagamoyo and accidents do occur from time to time.
If choosing to travel with the daladala you will have to ask around by the main road outside the airport (or at the harbor for ferries arriving from Zanzibar or at Ubungo buss station) to find out from where the busses for Bagamoyo (or more likely Tegeta/Bunjo B. first and then Bagamoyo) go nowadays and – while hoping you understood the directions correctly – try out the advice. Most people will be happy to help you, but keep in mind that most people will not likely be updated on the valid information for the way to Bagamoyo.
You can charter and connect between Bagamoyo and Zanzibar easily through None or motorized dhows to Zanzibar Island and take around four hours with a good wind.
Foreigners are discouraged from taking these, however, and you’ll need to register first with the immigration officer in the old customs building, which is also the departure point.
Departure times vary, and are often around 1am, arriving at Zanzibar Island sometime the next morning if all goes well. There is no regular dhow traffic to Saadani or Pangani.
Bagamoyo was a major trading port, the last stop for slave and ivory caravans, and the first capital of German East Africa. Its name translates to "lay down your heart" in Swahili, a reference to the slaves who were forced to leave their lives behind.
The "cool" season from June to October is the most pleasant, with mild temperatures.
You can see dhow boat building along the beach, visit the Bagamoyo College of Arts, and experience the annual Bagamoyo Arts Festival, which takes place around September and October.
The best way without a car is to take a taxi and then a ferry, which takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes.
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- Address : Tabata, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Phone : +255687590560
- Mail : info@serengetitrips.com
- Website : http://serengetitrips.com/
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