German Boma
Boma la Kijerumani
The administrative building of German East Africa, completed in 1897, with crenellations and arcades; it is the most striking colonial building in the Old Town.
Bagamoyo served as the capital of German East Africa from 1888 to 1891. This two-story white administrative building, with a crenellated roofline and pointed-arch arcades, once housed the colonial government offices. It fell into serious disrepair before being restored in recent years. Not far in front are the former German colonial customs house and the seafront, and nearby stands a monument marking the spot where German troops once landed. You can photograph the exterior; interior access depends on the progress of the restoration.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Bagamoyo Stone Town
- Old Fort
- Bagamoyo Fish Market
- Caravan Serai
- TaSUBa (Bagamoyo Arts and Cultural Institute)
- Bagamoyo Beach
- Holy Ghost Catholic Mission & Museum
- Kaole Ruins