Dar es Salaam City Tour
Overview
Kivukoni fish market, the National Museum, Mwenge woodcarvers, Makumbusho Village Museum, colonial-era churches and the Slipway waterfront.
Highlights
Itinerary
- 08:30
Pick-up
From your hotel or the airport in Dar es Salaam.
- Stop 1
Kivukoni Fish Market
The lively morning fish auction on the harbour.
- Stop 2
National Museum and House of Culture
Tanzanian history, human evolution fossils and tribal heritage.
- Stop 3
Mwenge Woodcarvers Market
Watch Makonde sculptors at work and shop for carvings.
- Stop 4
Makumbusho Village Museum
Traditional houses of Tanzanian peoples and a dance performance.
- Stop 5
St. Joseph's Cathedral and Azania Front Lutheran Church
Colonial-era landmarks on the waterfront.
- Stop 6
Coco Beach or Slipway
Seafood or Swahili lunch by the ocean, then back to your hotel.
Meals: Lunch
What's included
- Private air-conditioned transport with an experienced driver-guide
- All museum and village entry fees
- Bottled drinking water
- Traditional Tanzanian lunch
Not included
- Tips
- Drinks other than water
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Important information
- Valid ID or passport (needed for SGR trains and park entry)
- Light clothing and comfortable shoes
- Camera, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Pocket money for souvenirs
Questions about this tour
Where does the tour start?
Pick-up is from your hotel. Tell us where you are staying in the request.
Is the tour private?
Yes, Kodo day trips run with a private vehicle and guide for your group.
Can I book for tomorrow?
Often yes. Message Kodo on WhatsApp for short-notice bookings.
Why is there no price on the website?
Group size and pick-up location change the price. Send a request for a quote.
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Booking request
Dar es Salaam City Tour
Give us your dates and who is travelling. We confirm availability and send the full plan and quote before anything is booked.
- You send this requestTakes about two minutes.
- We check availabilityParks, lodges, vehicles and guide for your dates.
- You get your plan and quoteBy email or WhatsApp, Tanzania time UTC+3.
- You approve, then we bookNo charge before you say yes.
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