Location: Dar es Salaam
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The 10 Best Day Trips from in Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam Region
Nestled along a natural harbor on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a multicultural city, home to African Tanzanians, Arabic and South Asian communities, British and German expatriates, Catholics, Lutherans and Muslims. This diversity in people is reflected in the culture: the city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. Its vibrant music scene has witnessed a rise in Bongo Flava, a form of hip hop.
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1. Dar es Salaam City tour with a View!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
> No disappointment once booked > It has great places to visit and see > Health and safety is guaranteed
Inclusions: Tour Guide fees, Entry fees/ tickets, Private transportation, Lunch & bottled water
Exclusions: Specific photographic fees , Coffee, beers & wines
Reviewed By kassityh
This is my second tour with Mr. Aloys! I took a taxi and met up with him in Bagamoyo. It’s about 2 hours taxi ride north from Dar. It’s an amazing place to visit for a day and to get away from the busy city life in Dar Es Salaam. Bagamoyo has super interesting history that dates back centuries and many archeological sites to visit. If you are interested in the East African slave trade history this place is a must visit for the historical value. Highly recommended. A must visit!
2. Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By kiugpviuz
To anyone, especially coming from Europe or US, Africa can be quite overwhelming. There you’ll need not only a guide and advisor, you’ll need a friend. There are many tour operators one can choose, but if you need someone you can trust, Shaban and Lewa are the guys who will go the extra mile. There are no words, that can describe how serous, flexible and reliable the guys from Dove Adventure were and what a good value for money their services are. One can see, that the commercialized western capitalistic society have not yet corrupted their souls. Smiles and friendly faces were accompanied by the famous “Hakuna Matata” as the answer to any request. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting this interesting place to use the Dove Adventure services for whatever they have in mind.
3. Saadani-Day Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Saadani is where the beach meets the bush. The only wildlife sanctuary in East Africa to boast for an Indian Ocean beachfront, it sounds too far fetched to be true – an epic safari adventure filled with scenic Savannah, verdant bush lands married with calm beaches absent from tourists. This description may sound like the stuff of dreams, but here in Tanzania’s Saadani National Park, it is the reality. Yet it is also the one place where those idle hours of sunbathing might be interrupted by an elephant strolling past, or a lion coming to drink at the nearby waterhole!
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast
Exclusions: Items of personal nature
Reviewed By Traveler12343211234
We received a written email stating that we would get picked up at the hotel and dropped off at the Dar es Salaam airport at the end of the safari. This transportation was to be included in the overall price. Also, we were to have all meals and activities included in the safari price, and the package was to include a safari hat and t-shirt. Well, the night before, we discovered that only one meal per day would be covered. We shrugged and went ahead anyway. At the end, the guide (Baracka Kimambo) said when we got to the airport that we would have to pay $10 each for a snake park we visited, $20 each for a lunch we had in Mikumi Park, and an incredible $50 because we were brought back to the airport instead of the original hotel in Dar es Salaam (not that far from the originating hotel). Sincere there were seven us in the group, this was a substantial amount of money! We felt as though we were being swindled by a guide whom we had gotten to know and like over the past three days. All this just minutes after we had given him a $210 cash tip! Not a good feeling. Not knowing what to do, we paid the extra money. Then, at the airport, we decided to call the director (Rodgers Bajungu), who was very nice and was apologetic. He directed Baracka to return to the airport and give us the money back, which he did. For some reason, we let him keep the tip. Unpleasant ending to an otherwise good trip.Oh, and by the way, we never got the promised hat and t-shirt.....
4. Day Trip to Mikumi National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Mikumi is Tanzania’s fifth-largest national park. It’s also the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed wildlife sightings, it makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Breakfast, Lunch and bottled water included, 4x4 Tourist vehicle with open roof, Pick up from your hotel and drop off at your hotel or airport, English speaking driver guide
Exclusions: Anything not mentioned above, Tip for driver guide
Reviewed By 927petra_
Everything was great. The best was our driver and guide Emanuel. Comunnication with Mansoor from African Pangolin Safaris befor our trip was perfect. Very kindly attitude from him. We saw on safari lions, zebras, hyena, elefants, giraffes on the river Rufiji were hippos, crocodiles, birds...... Accomodation in Mloka Safari Lodge - perfect! Thanks for great experience.
5. Mikumi Day Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Special tour for those have limited of time and have only day for safari it take 6 hrs to drive from Dar es salaam and spent 4 to 5 hrs inside the park animals to see in Mikumi national park Lion,elephant ,Buffalo, wildebeest,eland,Impala, warthogs,zebra,bush back,hippo, crocodile,giraffe,jackal and other animal also some birds like marabou stork, ground hon bills,lilac Brest roller,blue startling and others its you chance to enjoy Savannah
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Parking Fees, Bottled water, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Airport/Departure Tax
Reviewed By Zurch
Kumekucha Africa Tour & Safari is Tanzanian owned and operated. We booked them after exhaustive research into the different tour operators, and were not disappointed. You can trust them to give you an unforgettable experience. They were in great contact with us in advance of the trip, and even allowed for a last minute 1 day delay that we required. You might be mistrustful of the quality of this tour because it is far cheaper...but I assure you the food, lodging, and guide are all top quality. Our guide, Hamad, arrived exactly on time to pick us up from our Dar Es Salaam hotel. He drove us to breakfast and then on to Morogoro. The vehicle was clean and his driving was great: safe but not slow. The ride was 6 hours in total before reaching the park, and it wasn't entirely comfortable, so be prepared. Hamad took us to lunch and then into Mikumi National Park. Through long experience and keeping in touch with other guides, he was able to efficiently direct us to all the wildlife. He paid close attention to what we found interesting and focused on keeping us happy. For example, he pointed out a bird and saw that neither my wife nor I cared about birds. He didn't mention birds again. Later, my wife pointed out a bird herself, saying it was 'beautiful." Hamad pointed out 'beautiful birds' to my wife when he saw them after that give details amazing. Every detail of the trip was handled by Kumekucha. He checked us into our hotel (see separate review of TanSwiss Lodge) and helped us order food and ensured we were comfortable throughout our time with him. After two days touring Mikumi, we had seen all the animals that live in the area. We took a drive up to Udzungwa to hike the rain forest trails. This drive was long and bumpy. It made for an incredibly long 3rd day, but I think if you are so close to this much natural beauty, it is a shame to skip it. Hamad checked us in with a guide for the Udzungwi National Park, fed us breakfast, and sent us on our way. The full waterfall hike is about 10k, and a pretty demanding hike. The views of the waterfall and the surrounding landscape are worth it. We saw monkeys and lizards, spiders, a snake, and even a couple of crabs. CRABS! The ride back to Dar Es Salaam from Udzungwi took 8 hours. The inevitable traffic near the city tested our worn out patience. Hamad had been driving for 3 straight days but was all smiles and encouragement. He delivered us to our hotel safe and sound and tired and satisfied. Be patient with the processes. You'll need to check in to the parks, have your ID recorded, pages stamped. You'll be stopped at roadside checks. Traffic in the city will stop for minutes at a time. But Kumekucha will get you where you're going so relax and enjoy yourself.
6. Bird Watching
Avitourism is one of the fastest growing types of environmental tourism or ecotourism. This type of travel takes advantage of birding-related events, and many tourist destinations promote birding festivals, hotspots, trails, preserves, parks and other locations to encourage birders to visit an area. Birdwatchers travel a great deal of distance just to see new or rare birds to add to their book list. Let us spark a little light to your finding and experience the best African adventures that a bird watching tourist seeks to find.
Inclusions: Certified Guide
Exclusions: 1.Items of personal nature and beverages
Reviewed By asmaaf402
It was a good experience. The guide explains very well the animals’ life. It was not expansive. I recommand it
7. Zanzibar Spice Tour
The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, vanilla and many other spices. The Island was once the world's leading producer of cloves and the cloves industry was the foundation of the golden age of Zanzibar. A visit to the huge spice plantation in Zanzibar, this will give you the opportunity to touch, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruits.
Inclusions: tropical fruit tasting
Exclusions: 1.Items of personal nature and beverages
Reviewed By asmaaf402
It was a good experience. The guide explains very well the animals’ life. It was not expansive. I recommand it
8. Limited time to Mikumi National Park - Day trip
Mikumi National Park itself is nestled between Uluguru Mountain to the northeast, Udzungwa Mountains and the Rift Valley escarpment to the south west as part of Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. A day trip to Mikumi will keep you out of Dar civilization and very close Wildlife such as; the Lion, Buffalo, Elephants, Impala, Leopard and many more wildlife found in Mikumi.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Lunch, Bottled water
Exclusions:
Reviewed By kiugpviuz
To anyone, especially coming from Europe or US, Africa can be quite overwhelming. There you’ll need not only a guide and advisor, you’ll need a friend. There are many tour operators one can choose, but if you need someone you can trust, Shaban and Lewa are the guys who will go the extra mile. There are no words, that can describe how serous, flexible and reliable the guys from Dove Adventure were and what a good value for money their services are. One can see, that the commercialized western capitalistic society have not yet corrupted their souls. Smiles and friendly faces were accompanied by the famous “Hakuna Matata” as the answer to any request. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting this interesting place to use the Dove Adventure services for whatever they have in mind.
9. Saadani national park day trip
Good safari experience. Well maintained safari vehicle. Good customer handling. Highly professional wildlife guide.
Inclusions: Lunch, Parking Fees, Bottled water, Private transportation, Professional language wildlife speaking guide
Exclusions: Tipping, Personal items
Reviewed By 225swatim
Northern circuit for a week and Zanzibar for a week. Despite having limited reviews, I decided to go for Raja Tours since it was very attractively priced and I was impressed by their quick response and helpful attitude on emails. While we were on the trip, the quality was exactly as promised - from our guide to hotels to food! I would highly recommend them if you're planning to visit Tanzania and / or Zanzibar.
10. Trekking in Tanzania Southern Circuit National Parks of Nyerere and Udzungwa
A fantastic and well-organized lifetime adventure experience with our team. Our guides will describe flora and fauna's details precisely, who has a vast knowledge of the bush and dense forest. This offers a unique trekking and wildlife experience at an affordable price in a camping accommodation.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Mountain Stick
Exclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment, Alcoholic Beverages, Restroom on board, Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary
Reviewed By 656karolinam
It was a perfect game drive:) Our guide Francis- 10 points. we saw more than expected. Totally we had 5 days safari , i think its a must you have to do in Tanzania
