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Full-Day Bagamoyo and its Ruins Tour

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Type: Ancient Ruins
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Leeds UK
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Excellent trip organised through Kudu Safaris, and although very expensive is worth doing. Excellent lunch provided at a local hotel as part of the trip. Ruins very interesting and enjoyed travelling through the countryside to get there.

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Doha, Qatar
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

The visit was pleasant, took 2 hours drive from the hotel i stayed(Serena Dar es Salam) due to heavy traffic. I particularly enjoyed seeing the ruins and old buildings. The beach was nice too. You could stop by at Bagamoyo Art Market for souvenirs. One thing i observed the locals are very friendly and warm which made me feel welcomed.... More

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Lilongwe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

run to grap an umbrella and go with the first boat at 9.30, you find food and drinks at acceptable price do not forget sunscreen solution

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

I have grown around this area at least twice per year i get to visit,its gorgeous how they preserve everything every detail is unchanged the tour personel are very knowledgable as if they were there at the time of slavery. its a place to visit ones your in Tanzania

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Buffalo, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

This is a historical place. Livingstone set out to explore the interior from here. The indian dukawallahs like Nasser Virji outfitted Livingstone here. There are many old houses, church and government offices from the German and British colonial times.

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Berlin, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

Very impressive historical buildings dating back to the times of this area being a German colony. Friendly atmosphere, splendid beach

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dubai
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

went for the tour it was nice n informative too, the history of the place is quite amazing n good to talk n know about

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Gainesville,Fl
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

I always discover something interesting and new to visit when I go to Bagamoyo, it is mysterious, historic and romantic. I love it! The local people can guide you and tell the history, don't miss to visit the first Church, the Museum, the German Fort, the houses, the slave place In front the fish market, the Stella Maris Hostel has... More

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Kampala, Uganda
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

I would really recommend this trip - I learned a lot & saw some interesting things: 13th & 15th century mosques, early fort/trading centre build by Arabs then extended by Germans & British in turn, a trading centre used by slavers, the old port etc etc. Only downside was a crocodile farm which was dirty and overpriced but was only... More

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Nairobi
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10 attraction reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

The City is a bit run-down, probably due to the declining interest in its Port and touristic places. But it is great to hear its history: the first visits of arab and non arabs from the East, the Portuguese, the church that Livingstone visited, the narrow old streets, the local, typical resturants.

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