- Day Trips
PUGU FOREST RESERVE
The Pugu Forest Reserve is a forest reserve in Pwani Region, Tanzania. It is located in the Pugu Hills area, near Dar es Salaam, adjacent to the Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve.
Together with Kazimzumbwi, the Pugu Forest (previously known as Mogo Forest) is part of what is considered to be one of the oldest forests in the world. The area is characterized by a large number of endemic species of animals and plants.
The reserve extends over a large hilly area south-west of Dar es Salaam, the nearest populated place being Kisarawe. The source of the Msimbazi river, that flows into the Indian Ocean in the surroundings of Dar, is inside the reserve. The reserve borders both the Kazimzumbwi Reserve and the Selous Game Reserve. A large fraction of its vegetation is composed of evergreen plants, as rain is common and abundant throughout most of the year. One of the largest kaolinite deposits in the world is located inside the reserve.
The price for 2 adults is $250 which covers entrance fees, hot meals, mineral bottled drinking water, transport, English speaking professional guide, hotel pickup and drop off
DAR ES SALAAM CITY TOURS
Trip description:
Enjoy Dar es Salaam city center tour by visit village museums in Makumbusho which is a show cases over a dozen different types of traditional Tanzanian huts, enter and explore the huts, dance and music.
Tanzania national museums the museum is great place to learn more about Tanzanian culture. It hosts a range of pieces, from fossils and bones to carvings and statues. It also has a collection on the history of the slave trade, colonialism, and a number of cars from the country’s first president. Use few minutes there before drive to Mwenge woodcarvers Market which is a good place to buy souvenirs, the Mwenge Woodcarvers Market features dozens of open-air stalls selling a variety of products, but it is best known for its sculptures and wood carvings.
The price for 2 adults is $200 which covers entrance fees, hot meals, mineral bottled drinking water, transport, English speaking professional guide, hotel pickup and drop off
BAGAMOYO HISTORICAL SITE
Enjoy cultural and historical learning by visiting Bagamoyo catholic museum, caravan museum, Kaole Ruins, beach, and Bagamoyo town.
This tour stars in Dar es Salaam, where you will be picked from your hotel to Bagamoyo about 1:30 hours.
The price for 2 adults is $300 which covers entrance fees, hot meals, mineral bottled drinking water, transport, English speaking professional guide, hotel pickup and drop off.
SAADAN NATIONAL PARK
Tour description
Saadani is a one of a kind paradise where beach life meets wilderness. This gives you not only the opportunity to plunge into the Indian Ocean straight after your safari, but also to be submerged in a unique display of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a naturally fascinating setting.
Tour start at Dar es Salam where you will be picked from your hotel/airport and drive 2 hours to Saadan National Park.
Day Activities, Game drives, Boat trips to Wami river, Guided walking, Bird watching, Sun bathing on the Saadani beach
Visiting the Saadani fishing village which used to be a buzzing trading Centre.
The price for 2 adults is $600 which covers park fees, lunch boxes, mineral bottled drinking water, 4×4 land cruiser pop roofs open during game drive, English speaking professional guide, government taxes, hotel pickup and drop off.
STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR
Early in the morning you will be picked from your hotel/airport and enjoy 2 hours boat drive to Zanzibar where you will arrive early and enjoy walking safari in stone town and visit Forodhani Gardens found on the coast of the Indian Ocean, this small park sits right across the street from some of Stone Town’s most famous buildings. Also you will enjoy visiting the Arab Fort ( Ngome Kongwe ), The house of wonders etc.
The price for 2 adults is $450 which covers entrance fees, hot meals, mineral bottled drinking water, transport, English speaking professional guide, hotel pickup and drop off.
AMBONI CAVES
The Amboni Caves are the most extensive limestone caves in East Africa. They are located 8 km north of Tanga City in Tanzania off the Tanga-Mombasa road. The caves were formed about 150 million years ago during the Jurassic age. It covers an area of 234 km². According to researchers the area was under water some 20 million years ago.
The price for 2 adults is $500 which covers entrance fees, hot meals, mineral bottled drinking water, transport, English speaking professional guide, hotel pickup and drop off.
