Tour Details

📌 SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE TOUR

Explore Tanzania’s rich coastal heritage from Bagamoyo, a historic Swahili and colonial town, to Saadani National Park, where culture meets wildlife. This 5-day tour blends historical exploration, community-based cultural experiences, traditional crafts, and a coastal safari, offering travelers a unique journey through Tanzania’s living past.

📌 WHY YOU SHOULD BOOK THIS TOUR

Discover Bagamoyo’s colonial and Swahili history
Hands-on cultural workshops with local communities
Combine heritage and wildlife experiences in Saadani
Ideal for cultural travelers, history enthusiasts, and photographers
Supports local artisans and conservation initiatives
Guided by Crossroots Heritage Tours – Travel the Past

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Theme: Swahili History, Colonial Heritage, Coastal Communities & Wildlife
Destination: Bagamoyo Town & Saadani National Park

Prices

Solo Traveler: $1,100
2–4 Travelers: $850 per person
5–10 Travelers: $720 per person
10+ Travelers: $650 per person

Price Includes

4 nights mid-range accommodation
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Airport / bus / road transfers
Bagamoyo historical sites and Kaole Ruins entry fees
Cultural workshops (craft, cooking, storytelling)
Saadani National Park guided tour
Professional cultural & heritage guide
Drinking water

Price Excludes

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses & alcohol

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Bagamoyo

Arrival from Dar es Salaam (road)
Orientation and introduction to Bagamoyo’s history
Visit Bagamoyo Old Town, former German and Arab colonial buildings
Explore Old Fort, slave market sites, and historical churches
Sunset at the Bagamoyo shoreline
Overnight in Bagamoyo

Day 2Cultural Village & Community Workshop

Visit local villages to experience Swahili and coastal traditions
Participate in traditional cooking, craft-making, and storytelling
Learn about local fishing and farming techniques
Overnight in Bagamoyo

Day 3Historical & Archaeological Sites

Explore Bagamoyo Kaole Ruins (ancient mosques and tombs)
Visit local museums and exhibitions on pre-colonial and colonial history
Meet local historians and cultural leaders
Traditional Swahili dinner
Overnight in Bagamoyo

Day 4Saadani National Park Excursion

Early morning transfer to Saadani National Park
Guided heritage and wildlife experience:
- Visit coastal villages around the park
- Safari walk or drive for wildlife viewing (elephants, monkeys, antelopes)
Learn about local conservation and community initiatives
Overnight near Saadani

Day 5 Departure

Morning coastal walk or visit local artisan groups
Transfer back to Dar es Salaam or Bagamoyo airport/road station
End of tour

BAGAMOYO & SAADANI CULTURAL & HERITAGE EXPERIENCE

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