Small Group Adventure Tours - G.A.P Adventures

Swahili Coastal Adventure

10 days Mombasa to Dar es Salaam

Trip Code: DTSC

Mombasa, Shimba Hills, Diani Beach, Sail Boat and Snorkel Tours, Maziwe National Marine Reserve, Saadani National Park, Bagamoyo, Swahili culture.

Explore the historic Swahili coast of East Africa. Snorkel in the Indian Ocean, view unique wildlife in the hills above Mombasa, venture into local villages for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and conclude your voyage in Dar es Salaam, a great jumping-off point for a visit to the historic Zanzibar.

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Day 1 Arrive Mombasa
Arrive into Mombasa at any time.
Day 2-3 Shimba Hills/Diani Beach (L)
Enjoy a half-day tour searching for elephant, leopard and sable antelope at the Shimba Hills National Reserve, in the lush zones above the coastal plain. Continue on to Diani Beach, where you may spend your time at leisure, enjoying the white sand beaches, adventurous water sports, or visiting the unique Colobus Monkey Trust.
Day 4 Shimoni (L)
Board a traditional Dhow and sail across to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park where you can snorkel among colourful coral and tropical fish. Feast on a Swahili lunch on Wasini Island, and spend some free time visiting the village or seeing the fascinating coral gardens.
Day 5-6 Pangani (B,2L,2D)
Cross the border into Tanzania, and step back in time visiting this old Arab slave trading centre. For a bit of sun, swimming or snorkelling, head across to tiny Maziwe, a truly magnificent Indian Ocean island.
Day 7 Saadani National Park (B,L,D)
Continue on through this unique and less-visited park where the bush, river, and sea meet. Enjoy a game drive and learn about the slave rebellions of the region.
Day 8 Bagamoyo (B)
After a morning game drive in Saadani, continue south to the town of Bagamoyo. Stroll through this relaxed, colourful town, with German-era colonial buildings, Swahili architecture, and bustling local markets combining to create a truly unique experience.
Day 9 Dar Es Salaam
Take a short trip south to Tanzania's largest city, Dar Es Salaam. The city started as a fishing village in the mid 19th century before becoming an important port and trading centre.
Day 10 Depart Dar es Salaam
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