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Full-Day Dar Es Salaam City Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Rural Experience, Museum

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, German, Swahili

Description

Embark on a full-day adventure through Dar Es Salaam! Capture breathtaking skyline views, delve into the city's rich history at museums and cultural sites, and savour the beauty of its flora. An optional island visit awaits a perfect day of exploration.

Highlights
  • Capture stunning Skyline pictures and Indian Ocean views
  • Explore City Centre landmarks, mosques, churches, and old houses
  • Discover fascinating exhibits at the National Museum
  • Immerse in Tanzanian culture at Makumbusho Village Museum
  • Experience diverse plant species at the Botanical Gardens
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    • 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 point 2.

    • City Centre Land Pictures from the Askari Monument heading to the Shariff Grave. Visit the nearby ultra-modern train station. This is a walking trip through the City Centre, where you can also visit some old houses. There are 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, one 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, and lots of other herbivores, carnivores, and birds.

    • Optionally, visit one of the many islands found in the Dar es Salaam coastline. One can visit Mbudya Island.

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

What's Included
  • Transport
  • Entry Fees Dar es Salaam Zoo
  • Entry Fees Mkumbusho Village Museum
  • Entry National Museum
  • Entry / Boat Fee Mbudya Island
  • Drinks/ Meals
  • Ferry Boat Fees
  • Handouts Literature
What's Excluded
  • Tips 
  • Books
What to bring
  • Camera 
  • Binoculars for Bird Watching
  • Swimming Gear for Mbudya Island
  • Reference Note Book
Know before you go
  • The city tour entails a lot of walking areas. Please wear comfortable shoes.
  • Also, Dar es salaam is warm in most seasons wear light clothes. 
Meeting Point

Hotel or Any Pick up Piont

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 10 USD 120 Per Person
11 To 45 USD 90 Per Person
Child
1 To 10 USD 50 Per Person
11 To 45 USD 45 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 120 / person