Excursion Dar es salaam highlights tour at Dar es Salaam

This tour provides a look at Dar Es Salaam with some insight into daily activities. Departing the pier, drive through the city centre and toward Mnazi Moja Park where you can see a replica of the Uhuru Torch Monument. The original one was erected on Mt. Kilimanjaro to commemorate freedom from colonialism that came with independence.

We then have the opportunity to enjoy a more formal historical perspective at the National Museum. During your visit, see historical and archaeological items, among them Louis and Mary Leakey's finds from Olduvai Gorge. These human fossils displayed in the Hall of Man include the skull of the so-called Nutcracker Man. There is also a collection of tribal ornaments, headdresses, witchcraft paraphernalia and traditional musical instruments collected from various regions in Tanzania. (The museum is not air-conditioned.)

From here proceed with a drive to the Makumbusho Village Museum. Our tour takes us back in time as this is where we have an opportunity to learn more about the culture of the 120 different indigenous tribes. See the different architectural styles and use of building materials, in addition to possibly eyeing artists working on some more traditional crafts.

Thereafter we visit Tinga Tinga which displays traditional art that is unique to Tanzania. During the visit we will see the artists working on their colourful designs be it on canvas, house hold utensils, letter openers and even key rings.

From here, we head back to the port.

The climate is extremely hot & humid, therefore a risk of dehydration - guests should drink plenty of water.

Please Note: This tour requires a moderate amount of waking to and from the coaches and venues and extended periods of standing during demonstrations, approximately 8 steps at the National Museum (no elevators). This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. We recommend guests wear comfortable shoes and casual, light layered clothing, sunglasses, hats and sun lotion. Guests must be aware that equipment and guides may not be up to Western standards but are the best available in this particular area; air conditioning in tour vehicles cannot be guaranteed. Guests are recommended to please ensure to first ask locals if they wish to take their photo. No photography of police/army or White House is allowed. Photography is not permitted in the museum unless payment is made. The fees vary for each museum and for camera size. The order of sites may vary.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: National Museum, Village Museum, Tinga Tinga Traditional Art

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