Bagamoyo

Top Places to Visit

Architecture.

Architecture. Walk around the town in daylight and view the entrance portals of the homes which often display intricate carvings with Arabic influence. View the...

Bagamoyo Museum

Bagamoyo Museum

Bagamoyo Museum offers a well-informed glimpse into the history of Africa's east coast. Learn about the cultural traditions of the tribes that inhabit this ... more

Top Places to Eat

Poa Poa Restaurant

Poa Poa Restaurant. A nice and quiet place to get something to eat and drink. Close to the dwow harbour, just follow the signs. Some question quality of the ...

New Top Life Inn

New Top Life Inn. At a central point in Bagamoyo it's a nice place to get something really cheap to eat, unless you mind the noise from the TV. Limited dishes (...

Top Activity Places

Respect.

Respect. Visit the Catholic mission north of the town. Pay homage to Dr. David Livingston whose body last rested here on African soil before being transported ... more

History.

History. Stand at the portal outside the old German headquarters from which many of the European explorers entered the hinterland, amongst them Burton, Speke ... more

Ruins.

Ruins. Visit the medieval Kaole ruins five kilometres south of Bagamoyo. The ruin of the mosque dates to the 13th and 14th centuries. Be aware that the entrance... more