Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

After a quick flight from Nairobi, transfer to your hotel in the upscale Msasani Peninsula. Spend your afternoon at The Slipway, a waterfront complex where you can browse local crafts. End your first day with a sundowner overlooking the Indian Ocean as dhows glide past in the distance.

• Highlights: Ocean views, waterfront dining, artisan shopping.
• Overnight: Msasani Peninsula / Oyster Bay.

Start your morning at the National Museum & House of Culture to see ancient fossils and the history of Tanzania's independence. Visit the iconic Askari Monument in the city center before heading to the Village Museum (Makumbusho), where you can explore traditional Tanzanian homesteads and enjoy live tribal dance performances.

• Included: Private city guide and museum entrance fees.

Escape the city heat with a 20-minute boat ride to Mbudya Island. Spend the day snorkeling in crystal-clear waters or lounging on the beach. Enjoy a rustic lunch of freshly caught grilled lobster or snapper served right on the sand.

• Highlights: Snorkeling, pristine beaches, "Sea-to-Table" BBQ lunch.
• Included: Boat transfers and Marine Park fees.

Wake up early for the Kivukoni Fish Market—a high-energy spectacle of local trade. Later, dive into the maze of Kariakoo Market, the largest in East Africa, perfect for finding spices and textiles. In the evening, visit Coco Beach for some street food (Mishkaki and Muhogo) and a taste of the city’s lively local atmosphere.

• Highlights: Authentic market tours, street food tasting, cultural immersion.

Enjoy a relaxed morning at Mlimani City, Tanzania's premier shopping mall, for some last-minute retail therapy. After a final Swahili lunch, transfer to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your return flight to Nairobi.

• Highlights: Luxury shopping, final coastal flavors.