Pwani Region

A coastal region surrounding Dar es Salaam, combining the historic town of Bagamoyo with island attractions such as Mafia Island Marine Park.

Pwani Region (the Coast Region) lies on Tanzania's eastern coast and wraps around Dar es Salaam. The Rufiji River meets the sea here, forming a broad delta. Bagamoyo was once the end of the caravan trade routes and an important colonial-era town, and it preserves an old town, a mission museum and the Kaole Ruins. Offshore, Mafia Island has a marine park known for diving and whale shark watching. The north lies close to Saadani National Park, where you can combine beach and wildlife in one trip. The dry season from June to October has pleasant weather, and getting here from Dar es Salaam is easy by car, boat or plane.

Destinations

• Bagamoyo
• Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Itineraries

• Nyerere National Park Safari & Zanzibar – Fly from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park for a river safari, then head to Zanzibar's Stone Town and East Coast.
• Swahili Coast Ancient Cities Tour – Travel north from Dar es Salaam to Bagamoyo, then head south to Kilwa to explore World Heritage sites.