Dar es Salaam City Tour Day Trip
Dar es Salaam City Tour Day Trip
Dar es Salaam is dynamic, colorful 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. These are a few of the things you’ll see on the tour
In the morning after breakfast we’ll 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.
Next you’ll 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.
Next you’ll visit the Askari Monument or Dar es Salaam African Memorial in Kivukoni Ward in Ilala District of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is a memorial to the askari who fought in the British campaign against the German Army in East Africa in World War I. It was unveiled in 1927.
You’ll visit Samora Avenue to see and learn about the historical Askari Monument. Then you’ll visit the beautiful old Azania Front Lutheran Church and take in the views of Dar Es Salaam harbor view from the roof.
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. You’ll be able to browse the stalls, chat with the carvers and buy souvenirs if you wish.
After that you’ll 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.
Tinga Tinga Market, a creative display of the unique artwork of Eastern Africa. Inspired by artist Edward Saidi Tingatinga, Tinga Tinga is a style of painting made famous in the 1960's featuring bright colors, cartoon-like figures, decorative patterns, and bold enamel dots that have become highly recognizable around the world. The main market building in Tanzania features an art gallery and workshop space that celebrates and showcases this beautiful art that truly reflects the heritage of Tanzania and Eastern Africa. All of the Tinga Tinga paintings showcased at the market are available for purchase. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a casual observer, the Tinga Tinga Market promises a cultural experience like no other.
In the early evening when the tour is over we’ll drive you back to your hotel. It’s been a busy day and you’ll have seen and learnt a lot about Dar Es Salaam.
- Transportation.
- Entrance Fee.
- Guiding.
- Lunch and Items of a personal nature.
