Day 01
Bagamoyo Heritage and Historical Landmarks
- Depart early in the morning after breakfast from Dar es Salaam and head to Bagamoyo Town.
- After arrival, enjoy a great opportunity to visit the most spectacular historical places and heritage sites in Bagamoyo, such as:
- Kaole Ruins - the oldest ruins of an Islamic mosque in the region, dating back to the 13th century. Located a few kilometres south of Bagamoyo near Kaole, it is said to be the oldest mosque on the mainland of East Africa.
- Bagamoyo Church - built in 1868 and considered the first church on the East Coast of Africa.
- Visit a cemetery where the early missionaries were buried, as well as a small shrine for freed slaves built in 1876.
- The Second Father's House in Bagamoyo, constructed close to the church, has also fallen victim to the corrosive effects of the relentless humid climate in the coastal region. Its ground floor was built in 1873, the first floor in 1877, and the second floor in 1903.
- The Old Boma - built in 1895-1897 as the residence and offices of the German colonial governor. In 1998, the roof and balcony collapsed during the El Nino rains. The building remains fascinating, although it is in a dangerous state.
- Chuo cha Sanaa (College of Arts) - the only major arts college in Tanzania, with faculties for dancing, music, drama, and painting.
- Bagamoyo Museum - in 1886, German East Africa was formed, and Bagamoyo became its capital. Bagamoyo means "lay down your heart" in Swahili, reflecting the feelings of enslaved people when they finally reached the end of their long journey through the interior under terrible conditions.
- Visit the Anglican Church of the Holy Cross, where the remains of David Livingstone were laid before they were taken to Zanzibar en route to Westminster Abbey for burial.
