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International holidays · Mikumi from USD 199Private tours · Tanzania, Zanzibar & worldwide
Travel beyond, from Dar es Salaam.
Horizon Hospitality Group plans international tours and holiday packages from Dar es Salaam. Plus Mikumi and Aya Sophia day trips, and layover tours in Nairobi and Addis Ababa.
No payment needed to ask · Prices shown per person unless stated
14Tours, trips & holiday options on this site
2Layover tours: Nairobi & Addis Ababa
11Tours & day trips in Tanzania
3Countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia — and international trips
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One company, three ways to travel.
Horizon Hospitality Group and its brands, all booked by the same team in Masaki, Dar es Salaam.
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Horizon Hospitality Group
The parent company: international tours & holiday packages, Tanzania trips from Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and Addis Ababa layovers, visa support and corporate travel.
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Zanzibar Ferry
Zanfast Ferry tickets from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, plus our Zanzibar day trips and island tours.
Our brand
Dar Day Tours
Food, city, tuk-tuk and Old Town tours in Dar es Salaam with local guides, booked and paid online.
Find your tour
Six kinds of traveller. One team to plan it.
Pick the one that sounds like you and we'll point you to the tour that usually fits.
01
The holiday planner
You want a trip abroad, a family holiday or a group journey planned properly, visas included.
Usually fits: International Tours & Holiday Packages · Tailor-made
02
The first safari
You don't have a week, but you do want to see elephants and giraffes in the wild.
Usually fits: Mikumi Safari Day Trip by SGR Train · from USD 199
03
The family weekend
Pool, beach, zebras and lunch sorted, without a long drive.
Usually fits: Aya Sophia Day Trip, Kigamboni · USD 105
04
The long connection
A long layover at Nairobi JKIA or Addis Ababa Bole and no wish to sit at the gate.
Usually fits: Nairobi Layover & Stopover Tour · from USD 48.53 + Addis Ababa too
05
The island dreamer
You're in Dar and Zanzibar is right there. Stone Town, spices, tortoises, home by evening.
Usually fits: Zanzibar Day Trip from Dar es Salaam · from USD 199
06
The foodie
You want to eat where Dar eats: 10 authentic local flavours in three hours.
Usually fits: Dar Food Tour · from USD 49
Travelling with young kids, older parents or limited mobility? Tell us on WhatsApp and we'll say honestly which tours suit you.
Real reviews
What travellers wrote after their tour.
Unedited excerpts from reviews on our GetYourGuide listings. Names and countries exactly as GetYourGuide shows them; tap through to read the full reviews there.
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★★★★★
I highly recommend this Zanzibar tour! … The tour was well organized and included three amazing highlights: Prison Island, Spice Farms, and Stone City. … A perfect mix of nature, culture, history, and food. Highly recommended!
From Dar es Salaam: Zanzibar Day Trip with Ferry & Lunch · GetYourGuide
★★★★★
We had a great stop over trip. We went to the National Park and had amazing experience, and saw so many rhinos, some extremely close. … So much better than sitting around in the airport!
Nairobi: Stopover & Layover Tour – Private & Flexible · GetYourGuide
★★★★★
Oh my goodness. What an amazing experience. Started with a small walking tour that gave a brief glimps into the history of Dar es Salaam. And then into areas of diverse food culture. … Knowledgeable about history and culture. And genuinely kind people.
Dar es Salaam: Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers · GetYourGuide
★★★★★
Aqeel was amazing in planning the whole trip and with a great detail to setting everything up. … The Zanzibar team Ayesha and Hussain was amazing to help our aging parents. Highly recommend using this guide and company.
From Dar es Salaam: Zanzibar Day Trip with Ferry & Lunch · GetYourGuide
★★★★★
If you haven't visited Addis Ababa, seize the chance—it’s a great opportunity. … Consider the private Layover Tour and ask for Dawit, who is knowledgeable, explains things clearly, and is proud of his city and culture.
Addis Ababa: Stopover & Layover Tour - Private, Fast and Flexible · GetYourGuide
★★★★★
I was the only person on the tour with Emmanuel, and he was a really great guide! I felt safe and well taken care of … I really enjoyed this one, and highly recommend it to others.
Dar es Salaam Walking Tour: Old Town, History & Hidden Gems · GetYourGuide
★★★★★
Emma was an amazing tour guide for our trip through Dar es Salaam today. He arrived at our hotel exactly on time. He was patient with our many questions.
Dar es Salaam: Customisable Private City Tour with Guide · GetYourGuide
★★★★★
This tour is the best choice for understanding this city from the eyes of the people who live here and know the neighbourhoods by heart. … Excellent value for money!
Dar es Salaam: Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers · GetYourGuide
★★★★★
Everything good, transportation, professionality and especially safety always guaranteed, I asked several changes to the itinerary and they show up max flexibility to get me happy
From Dar es Salaam: Zanzibar Day Trip with Ferry & Lunch · GetYourGuide
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Why Horizon
Built around your day.
Everything is planned so you can relax and just enjoy it.
Hotel pickup in Dar
Zanzibar, Mikumi, city, night and beach trips start and end at your hotel in Dar es Salaam.
Private or small group
Choose a private car, jeep or tuk-tuk for just your group, or join a small group on selected tours.
Local guides who know Dar
English-speaking local guides (English & Swahili on the food tour) with the stories behind every street.
Tickets handled
Return ferry tickets to Zanzibar, SGR train tickets to Morogoro and Mikumi park fees are included on those day trips.
Flexible routes
The city tour and Zanzibar island tour bend around what you want to see: markets, seafood, beaches or history.
One WhatsApp, one real person
Questions, quotes and bookings all on +255 787 558 850. No forms to chase.
Written down
What's in the price. And what isn't.
Three signature trips, exactly as published. Every tour page lists its own inclusions.
Mikumi Safari Day Trip by SGR Train
from USD 199 · per person for 5+ guests (TZS 540,000)
Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Dar es Salaam
- Return train tickets
- Park entry fees
- Morning game drive
- Lunch
- Afternoon game drive
- Professional safari guide
- 2 bottles of water
Not included
- No extras listed. Ask us if unsure.
Aya Sophia Day Trip, Kigamboni
USD 105 · per adult (TZS 284,000) · child 5–12: USD 60
Included
- Access to wildlife zoo
- Use of public swimming pools
- Access to the restaurant
- Access to the beach & beach games (volleyball & football)
- Access to kids' play area
- Welcome drink (detox)
- Lunch with 1 soft drink
- 2 bottles of water
Not included
- Transfers (additional cost)
- Animal feeding: TZS 25,000, paid on site
- Professional photoshoots (e.g. wedding shoot or videography), charged separately
- Guests are not allowed to bring food
Nairobi Layover & Stopover Tour
from USD 48.53 · per person (6 guests, 3-hour tour) · solo from USD 234.14 · book online on nairobilayover.com
Included
- Private guide and vehicle
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Kenya eTA (needed to leave the airport)
No surprises at drop-off: what's included is written on every tour page.
Tours & prices
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International tours and holiday packages, Tanzania trips from Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and Addis Ababa layovers, Zanzibar day trips, and Dar Day Tours.
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Safari by train · Operates daily
Mikumi Safari Day Trip by SGR Train
from USD 199per person for 5+ guests (TZS 540,000)
- SGR train from Dar to Morogoro and back (return tickets included)
- Park entry fees included
- Morning and afternoon game drives in Mikumi National Park
Beach · Wildlife · Relax
Aya Sophia Day Trip, Kigamboni
USD 105per adult (TZS 284,000) · child 5–12: USD 60
- Access to the wildlife zoo: zebras, elands & more
- Use of the swimming pools and the beach
- Beach games (volleyball & football) and kids' play area
Beach day
South Beach Resort Day Trip, Kigamboni
TZS 176,000per adult (USD 65) · child 3–11: TZS 86,000 (USD 32)
- Beachfront resort entry with a reserved sunbed
- Swim in the Indian Ocean and unwind
- TZS 10,000 food & drink voucher per person
Layover · JKIA
Nairobi Layover & Stopover Tour
from USD 48.53per person (6 guests, 3-hour tour) · solo from USD 234.14 · book online on nairobilayover.com
- Nairobi National Park's East Gate is about 10 km from JKIA
- Giraffes, zebras, rhinos and lions with the Nairobi skyline behind them
- We track your flight so pickup moves with your real arrival time
Layover · Bole (ADD)
Addis Ababa Layover & Stopover Tour
from USD 45per person (5+ guests, 4-hour tour) · solo from USD 120 · book online on addisababalayover.com
- Your guide waits at the Bole Airport exit gate with a sign with your name
- Lucy at the National Museum of Ethiopia
- Views from Mount Entoto
Day trip · Operates daily
Zanzibar Day Trip from Dar es Salaam
from USD 199per person for 5+ guests (TZS 540,000) · + Zanzibar insurance USD 44 pp
⚠ Zanzibar insurance is NOT included: USD 44 per person.
- Economy-class return ferry, Dar ⇄ Zanzibar
- Prison Island tour by private boat
- Spice Farm tour + authentic local lunch in a natural forest setting
Private · Zanzibar
Zanzibar Private Island Tour – Customisable
USD 52–250per person, by group size
- Stone Town, Old Fort, House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum, Darajani Market
- Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank, spice farms, Jozani Forest red colobus monkeys
- Paje, Jambiani, Kendwa and Nungwi beaches, The Rock Restaurant
Day trip · Ferry & lunch
Dar es Salaam Day Trip from Zanzibar
TZS 810,000–1,485,000per person, by group size
- Askari Monument and the National Museum
- Bustling Kariakoo Market
- Sea views at Coco Beach and the Slipway
3 hours · Food
Dar Food Tour
from USD 49per person, 2+ guests · solo USD 72
- 10 authentic local flavours with a local guide
- Street food favourites like mishkaki, Zanzibar mix and fresh coconut water
- Markets and Old Town streets, with stories of Dar's food heritage
5 hours · Your way
City Sightseeing Tour
from USD 54per person, 6+ guests · 2–3 guests USD 69 · solo USD 99
- Askari Monument, Old Town and colonial landmarks
- Kariakoo Market and Kivukoni Fish Market
- Coco Beach, Oyster Bay, Masaki and the Slipway
3 hours · Sunset
Tuk-Tuk & Sunset Tour
USD 59TZS 160,000 per person · any group size
- Ride a local tuk-tuk through Masaki
- Msasani fishing village and the busy fish market
- Meet painters at the Tingatinga Arts Cooperative
1.5 hours · Walk
Old Town Walking Tour
USD 15TZS 40,000 per person · any group size
- Askari Monument and the story of German and British colonial rule
- Azania Front Lutheran Church, built in 1898
- St. Joseph's Cathedral, the Gothic landmark
Evening · Dinner
Night Tour with Swahili Dinner
USD 69TZS 186,000 per person (2+ guests) · solo USD 99
- Panoramic drive past the city's illuminated landmarks
- Coco Beach, Old Town, City Centre, Masaki and the Slipway
- Dinner at a local restaurant: mishkaki, fried bananas, ugali, sauces and local drinks
Hour by hour
How each day actually runs.
Open a tour to see the typical timing. We confirm exact times with you on WhatsApp.
Mikumi Safari Day Trip by SGR Trainfrom USD 199
A wild day out from the city: SGR train to Morogoro, morning and afternoon game drives in Mikumi National Park with lunch, and the evening train back to Dar.
- 05:00 AM — Hotel pickup in Dar es Salaam
- 06:00 AM — SGR train to Morogoro
- 08:00 AM — Pickup from Morogoro train station
- 08:00–10:30 AM — Breakfast stop & drive to Mikumi National Park
- 10:30 AM–4:30 PM — Game drive & lunch
- 4:30–7:00 PM — Drive back to Morogoro train station
- 7:30 PM — SGR train back to Dar es Salaam
- 9:00–9:30 PM — Drop-off at your hotel
Aya Sophia Day Trip, KigamboniUSD 105
A perfect day escape from the city at Aya Sophia, Kigamboni: wildlife zoo, swimming pools, beach and beach games, welcome drink and lunch with a view.
- 10:00 AM — Entry, welcome drink (detox)
- Day — Zoo, pools, beach and games
- Lunch — Lunch with 1 soft drink
- 5:00 PM — Exit
South Beach Resort Day Trip, KigamboniTZS 176,000
Swap the city for the Indian Ocean: beachfront resort entry, a reserved sunbed and a food & drink voucher, with pickup anywhere in Dar.
- From 7:00 AM — Pickup anywhere in Dar es Salaam (last pickup 2:00 PM)
- 7 hours — Beach, sunbed, swim, voucher lunch or drinks
- Afternoon — Drop-off back in Dar
Nairobi Layover & Stopover Tourfrom USD 48.53
Long connection at JKIA? A private game drive in Nairobi National Park (East Gate is about 10 km from the airport) and back in time for your flight.
- Arrival — Pickup at JKIA
- Your layover — Private game drive and city stops that fit your time
- Departure — Back at JKIA in time for your onward flight
Addis Ababa Layover & Stopover Tourfrom USD 45
Long connection at Bole? Private 4–10 hour tours of Addis: Lucy at the National Museum, Mount Entoto, Mercato and a traditional coffee ceremony.
- Arrival — Meet your guide at the Bole exit gate
- 4–10 hours — Museum, Entoto, Mercato, coffee ceremony: whatever fits
- Departure — Back to ADD in time for your onward flight
Zanzibar Day Trip from Dar es Salaamfrom USD 199
A full Zanzibar day from Dar es Salaam: Prison Island by private boat, a spice farm with local lunch in a forest setting, and a Stone Town walking tour. Back at your hotel the same evening.
- 06:00–06:30 AM — Hotel pickup in Dar es Salaam
- 07:30 AM — Ferry to Zanzibar
- 09:30 AM — Pickup from Zanzibar ferry terminal
- 09:30 AM–12:30 PM — Prison Island tour by private boat
- 12:30–2:30 PM — Spice Farm tour + local lunch in a natural forest setting
- 2:30–4:00 PM — Stone Town walking tour
- 4:30–6:30 PM — Ferry back to Dar es Salaam
- 7:00–7:30 PM — Drop-off at your hotel
Zanzibar Private Island Tour – CustomisableUSD 52–250
Already in Zanzibar? Your own driver-guide for 8 hours: Stone Town, Prison Island, Nakupenda sandbank, spice farms, Jozani Forest or the beaches.
- Pickup — Hotel, airport or ferry terminal in Zanzibar
- 8 hours — Your choice of stops with a private driver-guide
- Drop-off — Back where you need to be
Dar es Salaam Day Trip from ZanzibarTZS 810,000–1,485,000
Staying in Zanzibar? See Tanzania's biggest city in a day by ferry: Askari Monument, National Museum, Kariakoo, Coco Beach and a Swahili lunch.
- Morning — Hotel pickup in Zanzibar, ferry to Dar
- Day — Guided sightseeing in Dar es Salaam and Swahili lunch
- Evening — Ferry back to Zanzibar
Dar Food Tourfrom USD 49
Taste 10 authentic local flavours with a guide: three hours of Dar es Salaam street food and the stories behind it.
- Start — Meet your guide (or ask about hotel pickup)
- 3 hours — 10 tastings across the city with your guide
City Sightseeing Tourfrom USD 54
Markets, beaches and landmarks your way: five hours around Dar es Salaam with a local guide.
- Pickup — Hotel, airport or port in Dar es Salaam
- 5 hours — Markets, beaches and landmarks, your way
- Drop-off — Back to your hotel, airport or port
Tuk-Tuk & Sunset TourUSD 59
Fish market, Tingatinga art and a Coco Beach sunset, by local tuk-tuk with a guide.
- Afternoon — Meet your guide and tuk-tuk
- 3 hours — Fish market, Tingatinga art, Coco Beach
- Sunset — Finish at Coco Beach
Old Town Walking TourUSD 15
History, hidden gems and a local tasting: how a Swahili fishing village became Tanzania's biggest city.
- Start — Golden Tulip City Centre lobby
- 1.5 hours — Guided walk through the Old Town, ending with a local tasting
Night Tour with Swahili DinnerUSD 69
See Dar light up after dark: Coco Beach, Old Town, City Centre, Masaki and the Slipway, then dinner at a local restaurant.
- Evening — Hotel pickup
- 4 hours — Night drive and dinner
- End — Hotel drop-off
Can't see what you need? Send us your dates and ideas and we'll draft a plan, free.
Closer than you think
Dar es Salaam is a great base.
Islands, safari and beaches, all reachable and back the same day.
07:30 → 09:30Ferry Dar → Zanzibar, then pickup at the Zanzibar ferry terminal
06:00 → 08:00SGR train Dar → Morogoro, then pickup at the station for Mikumi
Same dayBack at your hotel in Dar from Zanzibar (≈7:30 PM) or Mikumi (≈9:30 PM)
Across the harbourKigamboni coast: Aya Sophia and South Beach
In the cityOld Town, Kariakoo, fish markets, Coco Beach, Masaki
≈ 10 kmJKIA to Nairobi National Park's East Gate, for Nairobi layovers
What you'll see
All of this, with a local guide.
Pick your three favourites and tell your guide. On private tours the route is built around them.
Your free day
Three ways to spend a free day in Dar.
Stay at the hotel
- Plan
- Pool, room service, emails
- See
- The hotel lobby
- Remember
- The Wi-Fi password
Figure it out alone
- Plan
- Taxis, ferry tickets, train times, entry points
- See
- What you find in time
- Remember
- The queues
A Horizon day
- Plan
- One WhatsApp message
- See
- Stone Town, Mikumi, the Old Town, the beach
- Tickets
- Ferry & train included on those trips
- Remember
- The day you actually saw Tanzania
How it works
Four steps. The first takes two minutes.
Book online or message us
Pick your group size and pay securely by Stripe on the tour page, or WhatsApp +255 787 558 850 with the tour, date, guests and hotel.
Instant confirmation
Paid online? Your booking confirmation arrives by email right after payment. Asked on WhatsApp? A real person confirms the plan, timings and price.
Pickup
We message you on WhatsApp with pickup details, then collect you from your hotel in Dar (or meet at the published meeting point).
Enjoy, then home
Guided day out, then drop-off. Send us your photos for the guest board!
FAQ
Questions, answered.
How do I book?
Send us a WhatsApp message on +255 787 558 850 with the tour, your date, the number of guests and where you are staying. A real person replies and confirms the plan with you. You can also use the booking form on this page; it simply opens WhatsApp with your details filled in. Our Zanzibar, Mikumi, Aya Sophia, South Beach and Zanzibar island day trips, the Dar day trip from Zanzibar and our Dar es Salaam city tours can also be booked and paid online on their tour pages (secure payment by Stripe); Nairobi and Addis Ababa layover tours are booked online on nairobilayover.com and addisababalayover.com.
How do I get my confirmation?
When you pay online you get an instant booking confirmation by email right after payment, sent to the email address you enter at checkout. We then message you on WhatsApp with your pickup details.
Do you pick me up from my hotel?
Yes for the Zanzibar and Mikumi day trips (pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Dar es Salaam), the City Sightseeing Tour, the night tour and the South Beach trip. The Old Town Walking Tour meets at the Golden Tulip City Centre lobby. For the Food Tour and Tuk-Tuk & Sunset Tour we confirm the meeting point when you book. Transfers to Aya Sophia are available at additional cost.
What do I need to know for the Zanzibar day trip?
Hotel pickup is 06:00–06:30 AM and the economy-class ferry leaves at 07:30 AM; you are back at your hotel around 7:00–7:30 PM. Zanzibar insurance is NOT included: it costs USD 44 per person. Bring your passport.
How does the Mikumi safari work in one day?
Hotel pickup at 05:00 AM for the 06:00 AM SGR train to Morogoro. We pick you up at Morogoro station at 08:00 AM, stop for breakfast and drive to Mikumi National Park for game drives and lunch (10:30 AM–4:30 PM). The 7:30 PM train brings you back to Dar, with hotel drop-off around 9:00–9:30 PM. Park entry fees are included.
What ages count as children for Aya Sophia?
Children 5–12 years are USD 60; adults are USD 105 (TZS 284,000). Transfers are at additional cost, animal feeding is TZS 25,000 paid on site, professional photoshoots are charged separately, and guests are not allowed to bring food.
Are the tours private or shared?
The Zanzibar and Mikumi day trips run as join-in groups (price per person goes down as the group grows) or as a private trip. Our Dar es Salaam short tours run in small groups, and the Zanzibar island tour is private. The night tour is a small group of up to 6 guests.
How much do the day trips cost for my group?
Zanzibar and Mikumi are priced per person by group size: from USD 199 per person for 5+ guests, up to USD 330 (Zanzibar) or USD 450 (Mikumi) for a private solo trip. Every tier is listed on the tour pages.
Can you do something on a layover in Nairobi or Addis Ababa?
Yes. In Nairobi, Nairobi National Park's East Gate is about 10 km from JKIA; you need a Kenya eTA to leave the airport. In Addis Ababa, your guide waits at the Bole Airport exit gate with your name, for a private 4–10 hour tour. Book online on nairobilayover.com or addisababalayover.com (from USD 48.53 and USD 45 per person), or send us your arrival and departure times and we'll tell you what fits.
Do you organise international trips and visas?
Yes: international holiday packages, visa support, corporate travel and Ziyarat & holy tours, planned from Dar es Salaam. Send us your dates, destination ideas and group size on WhatsApp for a quote.
Can I cancel a tour?
Yes: tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time, with a full refund to the card or payment method you paid with. See our Cancellation & Refund Policy.
Can I change or cancel a Zanzibar ferry ticket?
Ferry tickets are sold by our brand Zanzibar Ferry. Their change and refund rules are on zanzibarferry.com (Cancellation & Refund page). Tours booked here have free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
Which currency are prices in?
Prices are shown in US dollars and/or Tanzanian shillings as published for each tour. Message us if you'd like the price in the other currency.
Question we haven't answered? Ask us on WhatsApp.
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Don't spend your free day indoors.
Lock in your ferry and train seats early.
Zanzibar and Mikumi day trips operate daily but depend on ferry and SGR train seats. Send your travel date, number of guests and pickup hotel to book.
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