Our tours
Our tours take you through the Kigamboni Peninsula, home to a vibrant Swahili community. Meet the local people of Kigamboni and experience their way of life, culture, beliefs, arts and economic activities.
Kigamboni is located on the coast of Dar es Salaam, about 17 km from Mwalimu Nyerere International Airport and 11 km from the city centre, making it the perfect stopover for Swahili cultural tours before or after a wildlife safari in the Southern or Northern circuit of Tanzania.
Cultural excursions in Dar es Salaam
Coconut farm, pottery, weaving, Swahili cooking, Bagamoyo ruins and Sinda Island.
from $45 per person
Southern Circuit safari
Mikumi, Nyerere and Udzungwa, Mafia Island whale sharks and Zanzibar beach days.
from $350 per person
Northern Circuit safari
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Maasai and Hadzabe culture, Usambara Mountains.
from $600 per person
Stay with us in Kigamboni
We offer comfortable homestay accommodations with beautiful rooms, WiFi, and security. For those interested, we can also arrange overnight camping.
Ask about a stay
Sustainable tourism, together
We collaborate with partners who share our commitment to sustainable tourism: tourism that respects the environment, honours local culture, benefits local communities, and ensures visitor satisfaction. We are proud of their support in helping us make our community a better place to live and visit.
Your visit changes lives here
- Your visit supports young entrepreneurs and women-led businesses.
- You contribute to environmental conservation projects, including beach clean-ups and tree planting, as well as supporting local schools and orphanages.
- You meet our energetic and passionate female guides, experienced local experts breaking gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated profession.
- You help sustain local jobs: weavers, farmers, traditional dancers, potters and chefs.
- As a community-based tourism program, your money goes directly to the local people, supporting and improving local livelihoods.
Getting to Kigamboni
- From Mwalimu J.K. Nyerere International Airport, take a private car or taxi to Kigamboni via the bridge or ferry.
- From Dar es Salaam Port/Harbour, for those coming from Zanzibar or Mafia Island, take a ferry to the Kigamboni side.
- From Magogoni Mbezi Magufuli Bus Terminal, take a taxi or public speed bus to the ferry, then cross to Kigamboni.
Booking terms and conditions
- If you arrange your own transport, please inform us so we can omit the transportation cost.
- All bookings must be arranged through our booking office via phone and office email.
- 15% of the booking fee must be paid in advance prior to the date of the tour for complete reservation.
- Errors in booking dates will only be acceptable within 7 days before arrival/tour.
Payment methods
- Cash
- Bank transfer
- Prepaid card
- MoneyGram
- Mobile payment (M-Pesa)
Tell us your dates. We do the rest.
Every tour is tailor-made. Message Subira directly and get a reply the same day.