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Discover the art and culture of Dar es Salaam

African art tour in Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam is not only a city of markets, beaches and busy streets, but also a hidden gem for art lovers. On this art tour, we’ll take you through the city’s most extraordinary art galleries and creative hubs. From colorful painting styles to modern art and traditional crafts, this tour will give you a deep insight into Tanzania’s rich artistic culture.
Get inspired by local artists, discover unique painting techniques and enjoy a day full of creativity and culture!

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Ages 7-85, max. 4 people per group

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Duration: 1 day

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Start time: 9 a.m.

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Languages: Dutch, English and Swahili

Experience the creative side of Dar es Salaam!

This art tour is perfect for lovers of painting, craft and modern creativity. Whether you are interested in the vibrant Tingatinga style or want to explore the contemporary art scene, this tour offers you a unique experience in the Tanzanian art world.

What is included?

✔️ Transportation to and from your hotel in Dar es Salaam
✔️ Accompaniment by an experienced guide
✔️ Access to all art galleries
✔️ Opportunity to purchase works of art
✔️ Visit to four unique art locations

❌ Not included:

✖️ Food and drinks (optional to arrange)
✖️ Additional souvenirs or purchases

💡 Want to visit a specific place or meet an artist? Let us know and we can customize the tour to suit your needs!

What to expect.

On this tour, we will visit four extraordinary art sites in Dar es Salaam:

🎨 Rangi Gallery – A gallery featuring contemporary Tanzanian art and changing exhibitions.

🖌️ Tingatinga Arts Cooperative Society – The birthplace of the world-famous Tingatinga painting style.

🏛️ Nafasi Art Space – The creative heart of Dar es Salaam, with studios and open workshops.

🏠 Nyumba ya Sanaa (‘House of Art’) – A cultural center with traditional and modern artworks.

During the tour, you will have the chance to meet artists, see their work processes and even purchase unique works of art. A real must for art lovers!

Departure and return

🕘 Start time: 9:00 a.m.
⏳ Duration: Approximately 5-6 hours
📍 Departure point: Your hotel or a central location in Dar es Salaam
👥 Maximum number of people: 4

🎨 Interested in this art tour?

Discover Dar es Salaam’s colorful art scene! On this unique tour, you’ll visit four inspiring galleries and art venues, accompanied by a local guide who speaks Dutch, English and Swahili. Be surprised by the Tingatinga style, modern painting and traditional crafts – and even get the chance to pick up the brush yourself. A creative and cultural day that will change your view of Tanzania forever!

Cost per person:

€ 89, including entrance, transportation & accompaniment by local guide

👥 Additional person: + € 39 (up to max. 4 people – ideal for sharing costs!)

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Overview of tours

Discover the most beautiful places of Dar es Salaam with our unique tours – from bustling markets to breathtaking nature, there is something for everyone!

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Julia von Weymarn

14:47 15 Mar 25

Meeting Ibrahim from Nar Dar es Salaam was a wonderful experience. I'm traveling alone in Tanzania, and when I arrived in Dar, life and everything there completely overwhelmed me. While trying to find my way, I came across Ibrahim's website and was relieved. Hoping that I might have found someone who understood my feelings of being overwhelmed and who could help me, I wrote to him. I quickly received a really friendly reply and an offer to come with him to Bagamoyo. It was a fantastic, relaxing day for me, which gave me courage. The same was true of the city tour two days later. Ibrahim showed me and explained so much. It was incredibly helpful. And just sitting with him on the beach, chatting, and being able to ask him any questions made me very happy. I can recommend Ibrahim's service 150%. It's worth every cent.

linus vogelsang

10:06 18 Feb 25

Ibrahim was a very nice and polite driver. He gave us local insights on our business trip. He is very reliable and professional. Thank you very much for the nice time we had.

Omar Hwait

16:55 30 Sep 24

Sytse

10:41 26 Sep 24

Had a very nice tour from Ibrahim this week!We went to the historical sites in Bagamoyo.Ibrahim knows where to find all the beautiful places.And he always ensures that the tour is adapted to your own wishes.A nice recommendation for anyone in Dar es Salaam!

Helena VREEDE

22:36 23 Sep 24

During our trip to Tanzania I wanted to go to a museum.The rest of the family preferred to go to Gulamali. So I had to go alone. I found that quite exciting, but that was not necessary at all with Ibrahim. We went with a Bajaji. A nice experience.In the museum he waited patiently until I had finished.Then we went to the Kiriakoo market. That was really an experience. Because I stayed in the museum a bit long, we mainly walked around the fruit. And also tasted of course.Ibrahim returned me safely to my family. And I also felt safe with him at the market, despite the crowds.During our conversation along the way, I told Ibrahim that we actually also wanted to go to Zanzibar. He said he could arrange that. He arranged tickets (tip, stand outside with the locals. Unless you prefer to sit in the air conditioning) and made sure we were on board on time. He also picked us up. This meant we could also visit Zanzibar during our stay!