Bagamoyo

Bagamoyo was once the port were slaves from the East African interior embarked on an uncertain journey across the Indian Ocean to Arabia and India. The name Bagamoyo itself is derived from the Swahili word “Bwaga moyo” meaning “lay your heart down”;  this was an expression of despair by slaves who knew that they faced uncertain and bleak futures.

The town of Bagamoyo is located about 75 km north of Dar es Salaam; it is a place of great historical significance because it was the entry point for Arab traders, European missionaries, and European explorers into East and Central Africa. It also played a significant role in the infamous and tragic Indian Ocean slave trade.

A tour of Bagamoyo will give you an opportunity to see and experience the following historical places.

• Kaole ruins which date back to the 12th century and mark one of the earliest contacts of Islam with Africa.
• The first Roman Catholic church in East Africa which was used as a camp to care for freed slaves.
• The Old Fort which was built in 1860 for the sole purpose of holding slave ready for transportation to Zanzibar
• German administration headquarters – the Boma; this was the first capital of German East Africa.
• The mission museum which house collections displaying the history of Bagamoyo
• Livingstone memorial church.

You will also get to relax and enjoy the white sand beaches of Bagamoyo. The beaches of Bagamoyo just like of those of Zanzibar are some of the best in East Africa.

Popular activities while at Bagamoyo

• Historical Tours
• Walking Safari
• Beach Holiday

Come see ruins of great historical significance in Bagamoyo. Walk, swim and relax on the white sand beaches in Bagamoyo. Walk around Bagamoyo town; experience Swahili culture & ancient ruins.