Bagamoyo (Coast)

Bagamoyo Historical and Cultural Tour

Swahili heritage and a poignant slave-trade history.

About this Experience

Once a key port of the East African slave and ivory trade and the former capital of German East Africa, Bagamoyo is a UNESCO-tentative town layered with history. Walk its old streets and caravan sites, visit the arts college, and soak up centuries of Swahili culture on the Indian Ocean.

Highlights

Historic slave-trade sites
Bagamoyo arts college
Swahili old town & Kaole ruins

Activities

Historic slave trade sites Traditional arts centers Swahili cultural experiences

Visitor Reviews

5 ★ (1)
Fatima S. · UAE

Moving and educational. A meaningful stop that pairs perfectly with Zanzibar.

From $45 / person
  • Bagamoyo (Coast)
  • Full day
  • Best time: June – February
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