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Dar es Salaam

Dar Es Salaam City Tour

Dar es Salaam from Gecko Adventure Tanzania
  • Duration8 hours
  • Max Travelers15 people
  • CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours

Overview

Dar es Salaam is dynamic, colourful and diverse. Originally a small fishing village known as Mzizima it’s now a bustling city and hub for East African business and trade. Packed with interesting culture, history, food and people our Dar es Salaam city tour will give you a taste of one of East Africa’s most exciting cities.

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What's included

  • Bottled water

  • Lunch

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  • In the morning after breakfast, weu2019ll pick you up from your hotel and take you straight to visit Kivukoni Fish Market. Many varieties of fish in every shape and size are sold here, both retail and wholesale, to city dwellers, restaurateurs and people from outside the city who know Kivukoni Fish Market is the best place to buy fish in Tanzania.

  • After leaving Kivukoni Fish Market youu2019ll see the Ocean Road Hospital and the State House. You will have a chance to visit the nearby Botanical Gardens which were established a hundred years ago by Germans. Opposite the garden is Karimjee Hall and youu2019ll be able to see the fantastic architecture while your guide explains the history behind the building.

  • Next, youu2019ll visit the National Museum, home to many historical treasures with a wide variety of exhibits including archaeological findings, rock paintings, ancient footprints, the remains of the first humans and more.

  • The Mwenge Carvers Market is made up of small shops with stands displaying carvings of different kinds, traditional dresses, the Tinga Tinga paints and more. Youu2019ll be able to browse the stalls, chat with the carvers and buy souvenirs if you wish.

  • After that youu2019ll visit the Makumbusho Village museum which is more interactive than the National Museum, allowing you to get a feel for the whole of Tanzania in a very short time.

  • Kariakoo is the busiest and most exciting market in Dar es Salaam so youu2019ll be able to enjoy an authentic Tanzanian shopping experience here.

  • Mnazi Mmoja is another exciting, vibrant place to visit with strong historical significance. Youu2019ll be able to see the Uhuru Torch which was placed here in 1961 to celebrate Tanzaniau2019s independence from Germany.

  • Lunch will be at the CHEF PRIDE where you can experience authentic Tanzanian hospitality and food. After lunch, youu2019ll visit the Clock Tower and see St. Josephu2019s Cathedral which was built hundreds of years ago in the Gothic style.

  • Youu2019ll visit Samora Avenue to see and learn about the historical Askari Monument. Then youu2019ll visit the beautiful old Azania Front Lutheran Church and take in the views of Dar Es Salaam harbor view from the roof.nnIn the late afternoon when the tour is over weu2019ll drive you back to your hotel. Itu2019s been a busy day and youu2019ll have seen and learnt a lot about Dar Es Salaam.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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