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Daigle Tours
A family-owned safari company founded in Dar es Salaam in 2010, offering city tours, day trips such as Bagamoyo and safaris across southern and eastern Tanzania.
At a glance
- Type
- City tours, day trips and safaris
- Area
- Mji Mwema, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Official site
- daigletours.com
Good to know
- City tours
- Day trips
- Safaris
- Custom itineraries
Why we recommend it
Daigle Tours is a family-owned tour and safari company based in Dar es Salaam, founded in 2010 by John and Anita Daigle. It plans trips across Tanzania, from custom itineraries to on-the-ground logistics, with guides who were born and raised in Africa, and it specialises in both popular and lesser-known destinations, many of them within reach of Dar es Salaam.
For travellers with limited time in the city, the company runs Dar es Salaam city tours and day trips. World Travel Guide describes its one-day city tour as covering the Kivukoni fish market, the Botanical Gardens, the National Museum, the city's monuments and churches, Kariakoo Market and the Mwenge carvers' market, with lunch and entrance fees included. That is an efficient way to see the main sights of the old city, plus two markets that are much easier to navigate with a guide.
Beyond the city, Daigle Tours offers day trips and short stays near Dar es Salaam, and its programme of eastern circuit destinations includes historic Bagamoyo, Saadani, Pangani and Mkomazi. Its southern circuit covers Mikumi, Ruaha and Kitulo, and the company owns a lodge near the Matemere Gate of Nyerere National Park, which it combines with Zanzibar and the city in multi-day itineraries. Prices on its website are quoted per person in US dollars, and a four-day programme combining the city, Nyerere National Park and Zanzibar shows how the company links the coast, the islands and the bush.
The company suits first-time visitors who want a structured introduction to Dar es Salaam, travellers with a few spare days before or after a flight, and anyone planning a southern safari that starts in the city. Families and older travellers may prefer a guided city day to tackling traffic and markets alone.
Contact the company directly by phone or email to confirm the current city tour itinerary, prices, pick-up arrangements and what is included, as these are tailored to each booking. Book a few days ahead if you can, and ask for an early start on city tours to reach the fish market while the morning auction is still running. Bring sun protection, water and cash for souvenirs, and dress modestly for church and market visits.
Daigle Tours FAQs
Where is Daigle Tours based?
In Dar es Salaam, at 50 Mji Mwema.
When was it founded?
In 2010, by John and Anita Daigle.
Does it offer Dar es Salaam city tours?
Yes. Its one-day city tour has covered the fish market, Botanical Gardens, National Museum, monuments, churches, Kariakoo and the Mwenge carvers' market.
Are lunch and entrance fees included?
World Travel Guide lists lunch and entrance fees as included on the city tour; confirm when booking.
Does it run day trips from the city?
Yes. Its day trips and short stays include destinations such as Bagamoyo.
Does it offer safaris?
Yes, across southern and eastern Tanzania, including Nyerere National Park, where it owns a lodge.
How do I book?
By phone on +255 737 213 202 or by email.
What currency are prices quoted in?
Prices on its website are quoted in US dollars per person.