Tanzania: 10-Day German Heritage & Cultural History Tour

Explore Tanzania’s hidden history on a 10-day road trip. Visit old German sites, local villages, and beautiful landscapes from Kilimanjaro to Lake Victoria. Discover the Precious hidden by German
Day 1–2: Kilimanjaro Region – Roots of German Exploration

Arrive in Moshi, meet your local guide, and start with a short city walk. Visit Old Moshi, where the first German missionaries built churches and schools. Learn how colonial officers started farming on the mountain slopes.

On the second day, explore Marangu and nearby areas with stories of German rule and the early railway line. Visit local villages to see how people live today near Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy views of the peak.

Day 3–4: Usambara Mountains – Hidden Trails and German Traces

Travel by bus through Same to the Usambara Mountains. The journey is beautiful, passing sisal plantations and green hills. In Lushoto, visit old German houses, Lutheran churches, and forest stations built in the early 1900s.

Meet local elders who share stories about the Germans who worked in the mountains and stored their tools and precious items in caves and forest buildings. Enjoy cool weather and community life in the mountain villages.

Day 5–6: Tabora – The Old German Administrative Center

Continue westward to Tabora, one of the oldest towns in Tanzania. Visit the Old Boma (German Fort) and historical trading routes used by early explorers.

Locals believe some hidden storage rooms still exist where German soldiers kept gold and other treasures. Visit the mission stations, ancient streets, and local markets to understand how this area became a transport hub during the colonial period.

Day 7–8: Singida – Rocks, Caves, and Forgotten Stories

Travel by road to Singida, a region filled with rocky hills and caves. Visit local sites where Germans once built small posts and camps.

Hear from villagers about how the settlers explored the region and how people protected their land. Visit rock formations, traditional homes, and old paths linking Singida to Dodoma and Tabora. Enjoy evening talks with local historians about life during that time.

Day 9–10: Mwanza – The Final Stop at Lake Victoria

Your last stop is Mwanza, also called “Rock City.” Visit Bismarck Rock, the most famous landmark named after the German chancellor. Explore the lakefront, colonial buildings, and islands where traders passed with goods and minerals.

Enjoy your last evening with a sunset view of Lake Victoria, listening to stories about how the Germans believed they would one day return for their hidden wealth in Tanzania’s interior.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.