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A dock with several boats, including a large blue and red ship, and smaller boats in the background. 1
A sunset over a body of water with clouds reflecting the sunlight. 2
A crowded indoor space with a high ceiling and wooden beams, featuring a central stage and people gathered around. 3
A room filled with various colorful paintings and artworks displayed on walls and hanging from the ceiling. 4
A coastal scene with boats, a pier, and small buildings. 5
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The previous price was RM 123 and current price is RM 98 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover a side of Masaki most visitors never see. Walk along the Slipway waterfront, ride a local tuk-tuk, explore Msasani's fishing community and fish market, visit Tingatinga artists, taste Tanzanian snacks and finish with sunset at Coco Beach.

    It is a relaxed introduction to Masaki beyond the luxury side — through its people, markets, art, food and everyday coastal life.

Activity location

  • The Slipway Shopping Centre
    • Yacht Club Road
    • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aroma Zanzibar
    • 0000, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania

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Starting at the Meeting Point

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
RM 122.33
RM 97.86 x 1 AdultRM 97.86
Total
The previous price was RM 122.33 and current price is RM 97.86
20% off

With Pickup & Drop off

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Tuk Tuk: Includes pickup and drop-off by tuk-tuk from selected hotels and accommodations in central Dar es Salaam

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:30
Price details
RM 244.67
RM 195.74 x 1 AdultRM 195.74
Total
The previous price was RM 244.67 and current price is RM 195.74
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off when the transfer option is selected
  • Inclusions
    Cassava/mogo chips tasting
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided Masaki and Msasani neighborhood walk
  • Inclusions
    Tuk-tuk/bajaji transportation during the tour

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Slipway Shopping Centre

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Begin your experience at The Slipway, one of Dar es Salaam’s most popular waterfront spots. Meet your guide at Aroma Zanzibar Restaurant and enjoy a short walk along the marina and seaside promenade while taking in views of the Indian Ocean, local boats, shops, and the relaxed atmosphere of the Msasani Peninsula. Your guide will introduce you to the area and share insights into everyday life in Masaki before you continue the journey by tuk-tuk.

Baobab tree

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Continue by tuk-tuk to one of the area’s old baobab trees, a striking symbol of East Africa’s natural landscape. Stop briefly to admire the enormous trunk, take photos, and hear from your guide about the cultural importance and remarkable longevity of baobab trees before continuing deeper into the local side of Msasani.

Fishing village

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the local side of Msasani as you walk through a traditional fishing community behind the main market area. See small neighborhood shops, local homes, fishermen going about their daily routines, and the unusual stranded ship along the waterfront. This part of the tour offers a closer look at everyday coastal life in Dar es Salaam and a side of the city that many visitors never get to experience.

Msasani Fish Market

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Step inside Msasani Fish Market and experience one of the area’s busiest local trading spots. See fresh catches being brought in, displayed, and sold while your guide explains the different types of seafood, the role of fishing in local livelihoods, and how the market operates. It is a lively and authentic look at everyday coastal life in Dar es Salaam.

Tingatinga Arts Cooperative Society

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Continue by tuk-tuk to the Tingatinga Art Centre, home to one of Tanzania’s most recognizable painting styles. Meet local artists, browse colorful artworks, and learn how Tingatinga painting developed in Dar es Salaam. Depending on the day, you may also see artists at work and learn about the techniques and stories behind their paintings. Guests are welcome to purchase artwork directly from the artists if they wish.

Coco Beach

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Finish your tour at Coco Beach, one of Dar es Salaam’s most popular local seaside gathering spots. Enjoy the lively evening atmosphere as you taste popular Tanzanian snacks such as cassava chips, banana chips, and fresh coconut water. Relax by the Indian Ocean, watch the sunset, and experience how locals unwind at the beach before your tour comes to an end.

Location

Activity location

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    The Slipway Shopping Centre
    • Yacht Club Road
    • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Aroma Zanzibar
    • 0000, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania

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