Dar-es-salaam 1 Day Trips Bagamoyo Historical Tour

Some 75 kilometers to the north of Dar es Salaam lies Bagamoyo, once the embarkation port for slaves from the hinterland, and later the first German colonial capital. Bagamoyo Tour Highlights include;

Bagamoyo is a place of considerable significance to world history, both as an entry point for Arab and European missionaries, explorers, and traders in East and Central Africa and the history of the infamous slave trade. Bagamoyo, once the most important trading port on the East African coast, remains a city of history and culture. 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 and the first Roman Catholic Church in East Africa built around 1868 used as a base to run a camp of about 650 freed slaves

Other places of interest include the German colonial administration headquarters, the Boma, in the first capital of German East Africa; the Mission Museum displaying the 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.

Some 75 kilometers to the north of Dar es Salaam lies Bagamoyo, once the embarkation port for slaves from the hinterland, and later the first German colonial capital. Bagamoyo Tour Highlights include;

* In-depth & comprehensive tour with an expert guide
* Old Ferry & Wami River as reminders of the slave trade
* One of the most important trading ports of the ancient times
* The historic legacy of the UNESCO Heritage site of Bagamoyo
* Ruins of Coral Mosque & ancient graves from the 13th century

Bagamoyo is a place of considerable significance to world history, both as an entry point for Arab and European missionaries, explorers, and traders in East and Central Africa, and in the history of the infamous slave trade. Bagamoyo, once the most important trading port on the East African coast, remains a city of history and culture.

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 and the first Roman Catholic Church in East Africa built around 1868 used as a base to run a camp of about 650 freed slaves

Other places of interest include the German colonial administration headquarters, the Boma, in the first capital of German East Africa; the Mission Museum displaying the 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.

The name of the city, Bagamoyo, comes from the Swahili words “bwaga moyo,” meaning “lay down your heart,” a desperate expression by people who were captured as slaves, knowing that they faced uncertain futures. After a traditional lunch, visit the archeological site of Kaole. Admire its ruins, including the Coral Mosque and the ruins of the Shirazai trade town, dating between the 13th and 17th centuries.

Here you also see 30 ancient tombs built with coral rags and columns. Continue to the Wami River where you pause for a photo stop at the Old Ferry.

* Catholic Mission: One of the first of its kind in East Africa
* Kaole Ruins: 2 mosques from the first Arab settlements in this small town
* Caravan Serai Museum: Has exhibits on the town’s history and culture focusing on the slave trade
* Old Fort: White-washed building that has served many roles over the years, from provision house to slave hold

0830 Hours: We will pick you up from your hotel/ residence after breakfast and drive 75 kilometers north of Dar-es-salaam. The drive will take about 1 hour and a half depending on traffic around the city.

1000 Hours: Arrive in the sleepy town of Bagamoyo. Founded at the end of the 18th century, this seaside town possesses a colorful and at times turbulent past, from being a major Arab trading port to serving as the capital of East German Africa.

The tour starts from Kaole Ruins 3 km away from Bagamoyo town. At Kaole Ruins you will see evidence of the first Arab settlements in this small town. Here you will find the remains of a 13th-century mosque, thought to be the oldest in Tanzania, and another younger mosque that dates back to the 15th century.

Also on site are several graves, tombs, and a small museum with numerous artifacts on display. Your guide will explain the history of the area as you explore the ruins of the mosque, tombs, wells, and graves, which were built using coral stones back in the 13th century.

Visit the museum with pictures of porcelains and pots displayed, before finishing up with a walk to the big baobab tree. Continue to the white-washed Old Fort, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Bagamoyo. First constructed in 1860 this fort has served many roles over the years, from provision house to slave hold, and under colonial rule, it was even used as a military camp.

On the way back to Bagamoyo stop at the Crocodile Ranch, the farm keeps reptiles for show and sale. Drive to the Slave Market with a small museum, that displays Bagamoyo’s history about its contact with foreigners.

It has old photographs, documents, and relics from the slave and ivory trade (marking the Bagamoyo as the coastal terminus of Nyamwezi caravans). Then drive to the Mother of all Catholic Churches in East Africa; the Catholic Mission, which was one of the first of its kind in East Africa.

Though initially built in the late 1800s to provide a home for children freed from slavery, it later became a church and school. Within the compound are the main church, a stone memorial tower dedicated to explorer David Livingstone, a mission cemetery, and several other buildings that were used as residences by the missionaries.

Also visit the Caravan Serai Museum, which has exhibits on the town’s history and culture focusing on the slave trade. Drive to Stone Town (Mji Mkongwe), all buildings are in one/ two streets mostly built during the German Era before they moved to Dar-es-salaam.

Among other buildings, the remains of the old German Boma (colonial-era administrative offices), built in 1897; Post Office and Liku House, which served as the German administrative headquarters. Visit the beach where there is a local fish market. There is a remnant of the German Customs House (1895) and Old Bagamoyo’s port.

With timing, you can watch local lively fish auctions on the beach.

1300 Hours: Have lunch and some relaxation at one of the town’s resorts. You will have the afternoon to enjoy the hotel facilities, the beach, and the ocean.

1600 Hours: We return to Dar es Salaam.

Dar-es-salaam 1 Day Trips Bagamoyo Historical Tour Rates Includes:

Lunch + Mineral water during tour + Professional English speaking guides + All entry fees, guide fee, service charge, and taxes + Dar-es-salaam 1 Day Trips Bagamoyo Historical Tour & Pickup from your hotel in Dar-es-salaam and drop-off to your hotel

Notes

* Duration: The tour takes about 4 to 5 hours
* Mode of the Tour: walking and driving around, since the sites and buildings are wide apart from each other (apart from Stone Town)

Dar-es-salaam 1-Day Trips Bagamoyo Historical Tour Rates Do Not Include:

* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

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