Uncover the Stories of Coastal Tanzania on a Journey Rooted in History and Culture

City Tour of Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, we’ll take a guided tour of Dar es Salaam that introduces you to its complex history and vibrant present. Depending on the day’s flow, we will visit key sites such as the National Museum, Kariakoo Market, the fish market at Kivukoni, or historic neighborhoods that reflect the city’s multicultural roots. Also try the infamous street food of the city.

The afternoon is open for you to follow your interests, we will provide options of places to visit. We will meet up again in the evening for dinner at one of the popular beach bars.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day Trip to Bagamoyo

This morning we’ll travel north to Bagamoyo, one of Tanzania’s most historically significant coastal towns. Once a major port for the East African slave trade and a hub for Swahili and Arab merchants.

A local guide will lead us through the town and the history of the area. We’ll have lunch in Bagamoyo’s Stone Town before returning to Dar es Salaam in the evening. You’ll have free time to relax or explore the city on your own before dinner.

All Meals are Included

Dar es Salaam to Kilwa Masoko

After breakfast, we depart for Kilwa Masoko, a quiet coastal town rich with historical significance to trade along the Indian coastline pre-colonial times.

Upon arrival in Kilwa, you’ll check into a breezy beachside accommodation where the turquoise sea is just steps away. The afternoon is yours to unwind; feel free to walk along the shore and enjoy the beach.

In the evening, we’ll gather for a group dinner, a chance to enjoy fresh coastal cuisine and begin building community with your fellow travelers.

All Meals Included

Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara

This morning we set out early by dhow, the traditional wooden sailing vessels to Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

With a local guide, we’ll be hiking the ruins of palaces, mosques, and coral-stone houses.

Don’t forget sturdy walking shoes, sun protection, and water.

Meals Included: All Meals Included

Kilwa Masoko to Nyerere National Park

After breakfast along the coast, we leave the ocean behind and journey inland to Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve. 

In the afternoon, we’ll embark on a boat safari, drifting along the Rufiji River as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife come into view. It will end with beautiful sunset views before we return to our lodges.

As the sun dips below the horizon, we return to camp for dinner under the stars. The night sounds of the bush will lull us to sleep, preparing us for the safari days ahead.

All Meals Included

Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

After an early breakfast, we set off on a full-day game drive through Nyerere National Park, one of Africa’s largest and most biodiverse conservation areas.

You’ll have the chance to spot lions, giraffes, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and more.

All Meals Included

Second Full-Day Safari in Nyerere National Park

With another full day to explore Nyerere, we delve deeper into the park’s vast landscapes and the rhythms of its wildlife. This second day gives us time to cover more areas and see more animals.

We will return to the lodge for our final night in the park.

All Meals Included

Nyerere National Park to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, we say farewell to the wilderness and begin our drive back to Dar es Salaam. Once we arrive and check into our hotel, the afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy at your own pace. You may wish to relax at the hotel, grab a cool drink by the ocean, or explore one of the city’s local art markets or cultural centers.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Nyerere National Park to Zanzibar

This morning we will check out of our safari lodge and head back to Dar es Salaam and take a ferry across the Indian Ocean to the island of Zanzibar stay overnight in Stonetown.

After check-in at the hotel, we’ll head to Forodhani Gardens, a lively night market by the sea where you can sample local specialties like grilled seafood, sugarcane juice, and Zanzibari pizza.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Stone Town

Today we will dive into Zanzibar’s storied past and enduring culture. A local guide will take us on a walking tour through Stone Town’s narrow alleys, past carved wooden doors, bustling markets, and historic buildings. Key stops include the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and the former slave market, where we reflect on Zanzibar’s complex role in the Indian Ocean slave trade.

In the afternoon, we head inland to a spice farm, where you’ll discover the origins of cinnamon, clove, vanilla, and more. Taste, smell, and learn how Zanzibar became known as the “Spice Island.”

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrival and Chumbe Island Welcome

In the morning, we’ll depart from your Stone Town hotel and drive to the boat departure point, where you’ll begin your journey to Chumbe Island. After a short crossing, you’ll arrive at this remarkable marine conservation area and settle into your eco-bungalow, designed for comfort and sustainability using solar energy, rainwater systems, and natural airflow.

After lunch on arrival, the rest of the day is yours to explore the island or enjoy the beaches.

All Meals Included

2nd Day at Chumbe Island

Spend another full day exploring the island at your own pace. We will gather in the evening for a farewell dinner.

All Meals Included

Departure and Farewell

After a final breakfast on the island, we’ll take the morning boat back to Zanzibar’s main island, where your driver will meet you for your transfer to the airport or your onward travel arrangements.

As you depart, we hope you carry with you not only new memories but also new perspectives and lasting connections.

Meals Included: Breakfast