Bagamoyo travel - Lonely Planet | Tanzania, Africa
Strolling through Bagamoyo’s narrow, unpaved streets takes you back to the mid-19th century, when the town was one of the most important settlements along the East African coast and the terminus of the trade caravan route linking Lake Tanganyika with the sea.
Bagamoyo Town | Bagamoyo, Tanzania | Attractions - Lonely Planet
With its cobwebbed portals and crumbling German-era colonial buildings, central Bagamoyo, or Mji Mkongwe (Stone Town) as it’s known locally, is well worth exploration. The most interesting area is along Ocean Rd. Here you’ll find the old German boma, built in 1897, and Liku House, which served as the German administrative headquarters.
Must-see attractions Bagamoyo, Northeastern Tanzania - Lonely …
Discover the best attractions in Bagamoyo including Bagamoyo Town, Kaole Ruins, and College of Arts.
Caravan Serai Museum | Bagamoyo, Tanzania - Lonely Planet
About 2km northwest of town and reached via a long, mango-tree-shaded avenue is the Catholic mission and museum, one of Bagamoyo’s highlights, with well…
Kaole Ruins | Bagamoyo, Tanzania | Attractions - Lonely Planet
Just southeast of Bagamoyo are these atmospheric ruins. At their centre are the remains of a 13th-century mosque, which is one of the oldest in mainland Tanzania and also one of the oldest in East Africa.
Saadani National Park | Northeastern Tanzania, Tanzania
About 70km north of Bagamoyo along a lovely stretch of coastline, and directly opposite Zanzibar Island, is tiny Saadani, a 1000-sq-km patch of coastal wilderness. Unpretentious and relaxing, it bills itself as one of the few spots in the country where you can enjoy the beach and watch wildlife at the same time.
Catholic Museum | Bagamoyo, Tanzania - Lonely Planet
About 2km northwest of town and reached via a long, mango-tree-shaded avenue is the Catholic mission and museum, one of Bagamoyo’s highlights, with well-labelled displays from Bagamoyo's heyday. In the same compound is the chapel where Livingstone’s body was laid before being taken to Zanzibar Town en route to Westminster Abbey.
College of Arts | Bagamoyo, Tanzania - Lonely Planet
Located about 500m southeast of Bagamoyo along the road to Dar es Salaam is this renowned theatre and arts college, home of the national dance company. When school is in session there are occasional performances, and it’s usually possible to arrange drumming or dancing lessons.
Must-see attractions in Northeastern Tanzania - Lonely Planet
Discover the best attractions in Northeastern Tanzania including Amani Nature Reserve, Bagamoyo Town, and Tongoni Ruins.
Village Museum | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - Lonely Planet
Just southeast of Bagamoyo are these atmospheric ruins. At their centre are the remains of a 13th-century mosque, which is one of the oldest in mainland…