Who we are
A community-based tourism organization from the Kigamboni Peninsula, led by women and run by the people who live here.
Kigamboni Eco-Cultural Tours is a community-based tourism organization founded in 2021 and registered under registration number 461605 in Kigamboni District, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Our program is organized by the youth and residents of the Kigamboni area and is a female-led, sustainable, eco-cultural tourism company.
Our mission
To curate custom tours and create unforgettable experiences that will be cherished for a lifetime. We believe in what we do, and that is why we are committed to welcoming visitors from all over the world to Kigamboni and its surrounding attractions, offering you the chance to explore and enjoy this unique destination.
Our vision
To become the leading eco-cultural tourism company while sustainably preserving and promoting our cultural heritage.
Our purpose
To promote Swahili culture in Kigamboni and Dar es Salaam, utilizing our material culture and language to improve local livelihoods, preserve cultural heritage, and support environmental conservation.
Craft, sales and education
- Empowering local artisans to produce quality products.
- Through our local souvenir centre, we help local artists present their products to tourists and manage their sales.
- Advising artisans on how to enhance the value of their products.
- Teaching students and youth to care for the environment, believing that an educated community is key to a sustainable future.
Guides, cooks, dancers, makers
At Kigamboni Eco-Cultural Tours, we are proud to have a dedicated team that provides high-quality services, from tour coordination and guiding to local cuisine preparation and traditional dancing.
Subira Shedafa
Subira Shedafa, a graduate in Archaeology and Tourism from the University of Dar es Salaam, founded Kigamboni Eco-Cultural Tours in 2021. Her passion for Swahili culture led her to organize local people and guides to promote the lesser-known Swahili culture along the coast of the Indian Ocean, emphasizing sustainable cultural tourism in Kigamboni.
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