Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday
Overview
Bagamoyo is a magical town fringed with amazing beaches, Mangrove forest, unforgettable historical memories as well as various traditional lifestyle, located just 65kms north of Dar es Salaam on the coast opposite Zanzibar, it was the formal capital of the German East Africa. It derived the name from the word Bwagamoyo means “here I throw down my heart” reflecting the desperation and despair of the “broken heart” captives whose voyage into the unknown world began here. The town was the most important trading center pot of the east central coast of Africa, in the late 19th century its history was influenced by Indian and Arab traders, the German colonial government and by Christian missionaries.
The visit will include; First German East Africa State House in East Africa, Old Fort, Kaole Ruins, Catholic Museum, Crocodile Farm, Old Port in East Africa, the First Cross erected by the Missionary on the coast of East Africa, Dr. Livingstone’s Church, the fish market, etc.
The visit will include; First German East Africa State House in East Africa, Old Fort, Kaole Ruins, Catholic Museum, Crocodile Farm, Old Port in East Africa, the First Cross erected by the Missionary on the coast of East Africa, Dr. Livingstone’s Church, the fish market, etc.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Kaole Ruins
- Entry/Admission - Old Arab Fort of Bagamoyo
- Entry/Admission - Bagamoyo Museum
- Entry/Admission - Old Boma
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Arab Fort of Bagamoyo, HW46+5CW, Bagamoyo, Tanzania
A prison where slaves were kept before herded through underground tunnels to waiting dhows at the Harbor, where their journey unknown world began.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Boma, Bagamoyo Tanzania
It is one of the many historical building found in Bagamoyo and used to be an old state house that was built by the Germans at the end of the 19th century, with the sole purpose of being a residence for its leaders in the area. It was only used by them for a few years before their capital was moved to then Mzizima or currently known as Dar es Salaam, due to the shallow water depth of the Bagamoyo port.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kaole Ruins, Bagamoyo Tanzania
The kaole ruin is a site that holds the remains of the first settlement of the Arab foreigners in Bagamoyo as well as an archaeological remains excavation site. Some of the structures at the site include houses, mosques, water wells and graves of the foreigners that died there. Kaole was originally settled in the 8th century as a trading town. It is a small town and archaeological site in Tanzania, located southern eastern of Bagamoyo town on the shores of Indian Ocean. At the area there are old stone ruins dating to a period between the 13th century and the 16th century and consist of two mosques and 30 tombs
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bagamoyo Museum, Mango Tree Drive, Bagamoyo Tanzania
The original Holy Ghost Church was built in 1872, is reportedly to be the oldest church on the mainland of East Africa as sister's house and part of the Holy Ghost Mission, one of the first Christian missionaries in East Africa. In 1874, David Livingstone was interred for a night at the Holy Ghost Mission. The Livingstone Tower, a part of the original church, is named in his honor.
The Sisters’ House, built in 1876, was converted into the Roman Catholic Mission Museum and has many sentimentally touching exhibits of photographs of slaves tied together with chains to their necks, exhibits of the history of Missionary work and conversion to Christianity, books and booklets on prehistory of Bagamoyo, Indian and Arab door frames, and shackles, chains and whips used during slave trade, and many local wood craft.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Arab Fort of Bagamoyo, HW46+5CW, Bagamoyo, Tanzania
A prison where slaves were kept before herded through underground tunnels to waiting dhows at the Harbor, where their journey unknown world began.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Boma, Bagamoyo Tanzania
It is one of the many historical building found in Bagamoyo and used to be an old state house that was built by the Germans at the end of the 19th century, with the sole purpose of being a residence for its leaders in the area. It was only used by them for a few years before their capital was moved to then Mzizima or currently known as Dar es Salaam, due to the shallow water depth of the Bagamoyo port.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kaole Ruins, Bagamoyo Tanzania
The kaole ruin is a site that holds the remains of the first settlement of the Arab foreigners in Bagamoyo as well as an archaeological remains excavation site. Some of the structures at the site include houses, mosques, water wells and graves of the foreigners that died there. Kaole was originally settled in the 8th century as a trading town. It is a small town and archaeological site in Tanzania, located southern eastern of Bagamoyo town on the shores of Indian Ocean. At the area there are old stone ruins dating to a period between the 13th century and the 16th century and consist of two mosques and 30 tombs
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bagamoyo Museum, Mango Tree Drive, Bagamoyo Tanzania
The original Holy Ghost Church was built in 1872, is reportedly to be the oldest church on the mainland of East Africa as sister's house and part of the Holy Ghost Mission, one of the first Christian missionaries in East Africa. In 1874, David Livingstone was interred for a night at the Holy Ghost Mission. The Livingstone Tower, a part of the original church, is named in his honor.
The Sisters’ House, built in 1876, was converted into the Roman Catholic Mission Museum and has many sentimentally touching exhibits of photographs of slaves tied together with chains to their necks, exhibits of the history of Missionary work and conversion to Christianity, books and booklets on prehistory of Bagamoyo, Indian and Arab door frames, and shackles, chains and whips used during slave trade, and many local wood craft.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Matteoleon
October 2019
The history of Bagamoyo is very educative and heart touching, it was after our meeting that we had a day to visit this somehow forgotten historical town in Tanzania, I say forgotten because our guide Sadick said it was the first harbor to be built and then late shifted to Dar es Salaam which has ...
The history of Bagamoyo is very educative and heart touching, it was after our meeting that we had a day to visit this somehow forgotten historical town in Tanzania, I say forgotten because our guide Sadick said it was the first harbor to be built and then late shifted to Dar es Salaam which has prosper economically leaving Bagamoyo in almost the same old infrastructure style. Dove Adventure was recommended from the hotel we stayed, Holiday inn Hotel and appeared to be very honest, reliable, very good air conditioned cars for tours, fast responding with very knowledgeable guides both for Bagamoyo and Dar es Salaam City, best price and I recommend it to other travellers.NoahJon
October 2019
During our work meeting in Dar es Salaam we had an opportunity to visit Bagamoyo, an interesting town very rich in history and culture, Sadick was our awesome guide and he carry Bagamoyo history in his heart and brain this is not an activity to miss if you are in Dar es Salaam and looking how to ...
During our work meeting in Dar es Salaam we had an opportunity to visit Bagamoyo, an interesting town very rich in history and culture, Sadick was our awesome guide and he carry Bagamoyo history in his heart and brain this is not an activity to miss if you are in Dar es Salaam and looking how to spend a worthwhile day, Jumbe from Dove Adventure was able to arrange our trip in a very short notice with very reasonable cost and we were all satisfied for his fast professional services.Maps7705USA
September 2019
The tour company very kindly accommodated me for a tour of Bagamoyo on very short notice. Godfrey used the drive from Dar to share with me some of the background not only of Bagamoyo but the history of Tanzania as a whole. The guide who joined us once we arrived was clearly very knowledgable abou...
The tour company very kindly accommodated me for a tour of Bagamoyo on very short notice. Godfrey used the drive from Dar to share with me some of the background not only of Bagamoyo but the history of Tanzania as a whole. The guide who joined us once we arrived was clearly very knowledgable about the area and patiently answered what questions I had - although he gave such thorough explanations I rarely had any! It was a great way to end my trip to Tanzania.pannfam
July 2022
We had a phenomenal day at Bagamoyo thanks to Sadiq who gave us an in-depth explanation of the history of the place. Sadly most of it was dark history. Bagamoyo with Sadiq Should be on every visitors trip to Dar. Thank you Dove Adventures for the day tour, the whole experience was significantly b...
We had a phenomenal day at Bagamoyo thanks to Sadiq who gave us an in-depth explanation of the history of the place. Sadly most of it was dark history. Bagamoyo with Sadiq Should be on every visitors trip to Dar. Thank you Dove Adventures for the day tour, the whole experience was significantly beyond my expectations.indiaviktor
December 2021
Fantastic tour that I recommend everyone who's interested in African history. Bagamoyo is a very fascinating, and beautiful, place. the guides are great and very informative.
Fantastic tour that I recommend everyone who's interested in African history. Bagamoyo is a very fascinating, and beautiful, place. the guides are great and very informative.Y3069YSjona
January 2020
It was a great tour, so informative and even a bit off the beaten track. As we learned from our guide, though overshadowed by Stonetown in Zanzibar, Bagamoyo every bit as integral to the history of the country from 12th century to slave trade to colonialism - even the first world war -- and of co...
It was a great tour, so informative and even a bit off the beaten track. As we learned from our guide, though overshadowed by Stonetown in Zanzibar, Bagamoyo every bit as integral to the history of the country from 12th century to slave trade to colonialism - even the first world war -- and of course decolonisation. Bagamoyo has all the features found in Zanzibar except the tourists so if you want to see a relatively untrammeled but tourist friendly site, this is the one. Plus on the way you will enjoy local food, insights into cultural and hospitality courtesy of an excellent and personable guide.I highly recommend this tour!