Tanzania · City Tours

1-Day Dar Es Salaam City Tour with Museums and Skyline Views

1 Day Round trip from Dar es Salaam Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Capture skyline views over Dar es Salaam and the Indian Ocean
  • 02 Explore City Centre landmarks, old houses, mosques, and churches
  • 03 Discover Kilwa's history, human evolution, and major exhibits at the National Museum
  • 04 Immerse yourself in Tanzanian culture at Makumbusho Village Museum
  • 05 Visit the Botanical Gardens to see different plant species
  • 06 See lions, leopards, and other wildlife at Dar es Salaam Zoo

Embark on a full-day adventure through Dar Es Salaam, combining skyline views, city-centre landmarks, museums, cultural sites, and botanical gardens. Explore the city's rich history at the National Museum and discover Tanzania's diverse traditions at Makumbusho Village Museum. Enjoy views over the port from the Bomas and visit the fish market, ferry crossing, and Dar es Salaam Zoo. Optional visits to Mbudya Island and the Commonwealth Graves can add even more depth to your day of exploration.

From one of the highest-standing building rooftops, take skyline pictures and enjoy views of the Indian Ocean.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Dar es Salaam, Kilwa
Languages English, German, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar Es Salaam Skyline, Museums, Gardens and Coastal Highlights

  • Depending on the pick-up point, the first point of visit is the Dar es Salaam Skyline. From one of the highest-standing building rooftops, take skyline pictures and enjoy views of the Indian Ocean. Then proceed to the next point.

  • Continue to the city centre for land pictures from the Askari Monument heading to the Shariff Grave. Visit the nearby ultra-modern train station on this walking trip through the City Centre, where you can also see some old houses. There are also mosques and churches to explore, depending on the client's interests.

  • Proceed to the National Museum, an area with many interesting things to see, including one of the largest ivory tusks, Kilwa's history, human evolution, and much more.

  • Head to the Dar es Salaam Makumbusho Village Museum. Here, you can see the architectural design of different houses of the tribes found in Tanzania. Witness traditional dances and learn about the different cultures of Tanzania.

  • Visit the Botanical Gardens in the City Centre to see different plant species and get explanations about them.

  • Explore the Bomas for lunch, which offers an awesome viewpoint overlooking the Dar es Salaam port. Also, visit the Bomas information center.

  • Visit the Magogoni Fish Market and later cross the ferry heading toward the Dar es Salaam Zoo. Here, you will have the chance to see part of the Big Five - lions and leopards - along with many other herbivores, carnivores, and birds.

  • Optionally, visit one of the many islands found along the Dar es Salaam coastline. One option is Mbudya Island.

  • Optionally, visit the Commonwealth Graves of the World War 1 and 2 soldiers.

Dar Es Salaam Skyline, National Museum, Makumbusho Village Museum

Where this trip takes you

Dar Es Salaam Skyline, National Museum, Makumbusho Village Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport
  • Entry fees for Dar es Salaam Zoo
  • Entry fees for Mkumbusho Village Museum
  • Entry to the National Museum
  • Entry and boat fee for Mbudya Island
  • Drinks and meals
  • Ferry boat fees
  • Handout literature

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Books

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Binoculars for bird watching
  • Swimming gear for Mbudya Island
  • Reference notebook

Know before you go

  • The city tour entails a lot of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes.
  • Dar es Salaam is warm in most seasons, so please wear light clothes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel or any pick-up point
Tour start
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Dar es Salaam.

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