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If you are in the city centre,
the tour starts from Botanical Garden: It was established by
the Germans in 1906. After the WW1, the British maintained the the
garden. Today the garden still having the same colourful enchanting
flavour of flowers and plants. Most dominating flowers are purple
bougainvillea, yellow Indian laburnum, blue jacaranda, scarlet flame
trees, red hibiscus and other species of flowers and plants
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Then
drive to National Museum, which displays the most significant
archeological pieces, including the fossils of Zinjathropus, the early
fossils of mankind which were discovered at
Olduvai Gorge
by Dr. Mary Leakey. Cultural artifacts from different tribes
in Tanzania
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Visit the
famous fish market (Ferry); local fishermen deliver their
catch at dawn directly to the market and a frenzied fish fracas
ensues. Wade in for red snapper, lobster, prawns, squid, barracuda
and shellfish fresh from the Indian Ocean
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Mwalimu Nyerere Cultural
Center Nyumba Ya Sanaa: The "Art House" was established in 1983
by a Catholic Nun with the help of the Norwegian Funds. It displays
traditional arts and crafts which are mostly made by women and
disabled.
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Along the Indian Ocean , drive to
Slipway Waterfront, northward on a magnificent Msasani Bay, offer
interesting mix or leisure, entertainment, shops, restaurants with
different tastes and craft markets.
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Around 13:00 head on Makumbusho Village: Situated along the Bagamoyo road which
holds authentically constructed dwellings form different parts
(tribes) of the country. The museum often holds Ngoma (traditional
dances from 14:00 - 18:00 hours). Other cultural activities are
frequently held there.
Mwenge Art Gallery: Located along old Bagamoyo road at Mwenge
suburban close to Mlimani City Shopping Center . This is the area
where local people sell their art crafts. The gallery offers a wide
selections of beautiful pottery, paintings, jewellery, and carvings.
Tingatiga Art Gallery
From there drive to the very colourful Kariakoo Market
with exotic fresh produce and local textiles
in the center via
University of Dar-Es-Salaam: The University of Dar es Salaam is
well-known as Mlimani; short visit to the market before
driving to Mnazi Mmoja Park: Beautiful park near the city
centre with a symbolic Uhuru Torch Monument, built to celebrate the
country's Independence in 1961
