Dar-es-Salaam Cultural Day Tour Gezaulole Village

Dar-es-Salaam Cultural Day Tour Gezaulole Village is a full-day guided excursion to the coastal village of Gezaulole, south of Dar es Salaam, 13 km (a 30-minute drive) from the ferry at Kigamboni. Experience village life and enjoy the quiet beach.

Gezaulole Village has a pristine, white beach with views over the sea and islands dotting the blue ocean. Our day tour offers a glimpse into a typical Tanzanian village life. The village thus became a destination for caravans carrying ivory, hides, and slaves, which were shipped to Zanzibar and beyond.

People from different places in Tanzania were relocated to create concentrated agricultural areas. Again, the village was named Gezaulole: the new inhabitants had to ‘Try and See’ how they could develop their lives.

Tour highlights:

✓ Local Cuisine: Enjoy authentic local food, a key part of Tanzanian culture.
✓ Scenic Beauty: The village is situated on the coast, providing beautiful views.
✓Accessibility: It’s located about 13 km south of the Kigamboni Ferry, making it an easy day trip
✓ Village Life: Experience daily life in a traditional coastal village setting, interacting with local residents.
✓ Cultural Immersion: Learn about the Zaramo people, whose name for the village, “Gezaulole,” means “Try and See” in Kizaramo, offering a genuine cultural insight

Gezaulole Village activities include:
✓ You will enjoy the beautiful beaches and learn about a fisherman’s life
✓ Take a dhow trip to Sinda Island, and see wildlife, particularly bird life
✓ a guided tour of its history, including the first Ujamaa village and an old Arab settlement with graves and mosques
✓ Lunch will be served at ‘Kali Mata Ki Jai’, a women’s project, at a local restaurant, or at a private house where villagers cook and serve local dishes

Dar-es-Salaam Cultural Day Tour Gezaulole Village is a full-day guided excursion to the coastal village of Gezaulole, south of Dar es Salaam, 13 km (a 30-minute drive) from the ferry at Kigamboni. Experience village life and enjoy the quiet beach.

Gezaulole Village has a pristine, white beach with views over the sea and islands dotting the blue ocean. Our day tour offers a glimpse into a typical Tanzanian village life. Gezaulole village was a Zaramo settlement, the tribe that has been living along this part of the coast for many centuries.

They gave the village the name Gezaulole, which means ‘Try and See’ in the Kizaramo language. In the 16th Century, Arab settlers arrived and used the village’s convenient location to conduct their trade.

The village thus became a destination for caravans carrying ivory, hides, and slaves, which were shipped to Zanzibar and beyond. They renamed the village ‘Mbwamaji’, a name it kept until the 1970’s, when the village was chosen as one of the first settlements under the Ujamaa policy.

People from different parts of Tanzania were relocated to create concentrated agricultural areas. Again, the village was named Gezaulole: the new inhabitants had to ‘Try and See’ how they could develop their lives.

Dar-es-Salaam Cultural Day Tour: Gezaulole Village activities include a guided tour of the village’s history, including its status as the first Ujamaa village and an old Arab settlement with graves and mosques.

You will enjoy the beautiful beaches and learn about a fisherman’s life, take a dhow trip to Sinda Island, and see wildlife, particularly bird life. Lunch will be served at ‘Kali Mata Ki Jai’, a women’s project, or at a local restaurant, or at a private house where villagers cook and serve local dishes.

Village Life and Handicrafts: While walking around the village, you will see how the locals live and earn their daily bread. Most likely, you will be astonished to see how many handicrafts we produce. Tie & die woodcarvings, pottery, mats, and baskets.

The guides will show you the agricultural areas of Gezaulole, Mwera, and Kizani. They will explain everything about the cattle, crops, fruits, and trees growing in Gezaulole. Women are ready to paint traditional henna designs on visitors’ skin using locally grown henna extract.

Historical Places and Beach Walk: Take a guided walk to Mbwamaji, the original historical village in this part of the coast. Visit a 400-year-old mosque, the slave depot from where slaves were transported to other continents, and old Muslim graves – a testimony to a long history.

A walk on the beach, here you will see fishermen sailing up and down in their traditional boats – dhows, bringing the catch of the day, which includes fish, octopus, lobster, and other seafood.  Women are wading in the water and harvesting seaweed.

Trip on a local dhow: With the power of the wind, the dhow will bring you to beautiful spots for snorkeling. Underwater life, with its colors and movements, is fascinating. A trip to the unspoiled, uninhabited island of Sinda in the Indian Ocean is unforgettable.

The fisherman guide will answer all your questions about the sea and the coast. If you wish, you can rent a bicycle and go around the neighboring villages or go to our beautiful beach, using the swimming and snorkeling equipment available at ‘Akida’s garden’.

Dar-es-Salaam Cultural Day Tour Gezaulole Village Rates Includes:

✓ Lunch
✓ Mineral water during tour
✓ Safari transport vehicle with fuel
✓ All village entry fees, guide fees, service charges, and taxes
✓ Services of our English-speaking professional Driver Guide
✓ Pickup from your hotel in Dar es Salaam city and drop-off at your hotel after the safari

Notes
* This tour promotes Cultural Tourism, and many villagers benefit from the income they earn from guests visiting the village. The money is used to support the local primary school with desks, blackboards, and other materials.

Dar-es-Salaam Cultural Day Tour Gezaulole Village Rates Do Not Include:

* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

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