Bagamoyo

Description: Bagamoyo is gaining ground as a popular alternate to Zanzibar. It is here that you will find similarities to Zanzibar (beautiful beaches and historic sites) without the large numbers of tourists. 

Bagamoyo is now little more than a small town, but it used to be one of the most important ports in East Africa. It was a leading port for the ivory and slave trade.  The area around Bagamoyo features a number of ancient buildings, some dating back more than 800 years. 

These days, Bagamoyo is known as the ‘arts capital’ of Tanzania.  It boasts an annual arts festival from the end of September into early October. There are an increasing number of good beach resorts to choose from, though be aware that sometimes security on the beach can be an issue.

Location: Less than 2 hours north of Dar es Salaam

Things 2 Do: Dance & Drum Classes, Diving, Snorkeling, Windsurfing, Fishing, Bagamoyo Historical Town Tour, Boat Trip

Time: A minimum of 2 nights.

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