Bongoyo Island in Dar-es-salaam
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Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, is located right along the Indian Ocean, and while you can go to beaches at places in town like Coco Beach, it’s not really recommended to swim there (and not always the safest).
So one of the closest swimming beaches, which happens to be an island, is Bongoyo Island. Visiting the small island in the marine reserve, is one of the top things to do in Dar Es Salaam.
Experience the Sun, Sand, and Surf at Bongoyo Island
Bongoyo, a much-loved island getaway, lies off the Msasani Peninsula, about four miles north of Dar es Salaam. Idyllic white-sand beaches with thatched umbrellas, crystal clear waters that are perfect for a relaxing swim or snorkeling, exotic marine life inhabiting the surrounding coral reef, and nature trails that wind their way through the baobab trees – Bongoyo is home to a myriad of extraordinary experiences just waiting to be discovered. And when you’ve worked up an appetite, you can head over to the open-air snack bar serving cold drinks and fresh barbecued seafood.
Click below to read about activities in Bongoyo Island
How to reach the Bongoyo Island:
When you’re in Dar es Salaam, the quickest and easiest way to enjoy some offshore island fun is to To get there you have to take a boat from the Slipway Center where you pay a fee for the day, board a boat, and they’ll deliver you to Bongoyo and bring you back at a later time.. The earliest boat to Bongoyo island departs from the Slipway at 9.30 am and the last ferry returns from the island at 5:00 pm.
The boat ride costs $20 per person (or the equivalent in Tanzanian Shillings), and the ride takes about 30 minutes.The problem is that, they won’t depart unless there are 4 people or more. So if there’s not enough people for the 9:30 am departure, they won’t leave until 11:30 am (unless you pay more to accommodate 4 people) – can be a pain.
Where to get Snorkling gears for Bongoyo Island:
- A snorkeling adventure is one of the best ways to spend your time on Bongoyo Island. You can rent snorkeling gear on the island and dive in to explore the vibrant aquatic world waiting beneath the waves. The clear waters are home to various forms of exotic marine life, including angelfish, starfish, clownfish, and sea urchins, to name a few.
Hotels near Bongoyo Island
Upepo Garden Hotel
Upepo Garden is a small boutique guesthouse situated on the beach right outside Dar es Salaam overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Sea Cliff Hotel
One of our top picks in Dar es Salaam.Located 5 km away from Dar es Salaam city centre, Sea Cliff Hotel offers a pool, 2 restaurants and a casino.
Ramada Resort
Escape to a relaxing beachfront retreat at Ramada Resort kunduchi Dar-es-salaam by Wyndham Dar Es Salaam. With a gorgeous private beach
Jangwani Resort
Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort is situated on the mainland of Dar es Salaam, along Mbezi Beach on beautiful white sand; a 25 ms drive away from the city center.
Fig Tree Residences
The residents are able to surf the Internet. You can conduct an event – there is a conference hall for business conferences and a banquet hall for festive dinners.
Azure Boutiqe Resort
The unique Azure Boutique Resort Dar-es-salaam offers the ultimate in comfort and hospitality depicting the rich culture and décor of the coast.
Bongoyo Island FAQ
Dar es Salaam
Bongoyo Island (or simply Bongoyo) is an uninhabited island in Tanzania, situated 2.5 km north of the country’s largest city, Dar es Salaam.
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| Bongoyo Island | |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Region | Dar es Salaam |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code(s) | 022 |
Prices – Ferry rides are 35,000 TZS (about $20 USD) per person. Shade banda rentals are 5,000 TZS (about $3 USD) each.
By Feery; The ferry to Mbudya Island departs from the Slipway pier in Dar es Salaam. The boat ride costs around 40,000 TZN ($17.40) and the journey takes around 45 minutes each way. The ferries depart twice in the morning (9:30 am and 11:30 am) and the last ferry returns to the Slipway at around 4:30 pm.
Bongoyo Island is located in an area that travelers like for its seaside. You’ll find 75 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Dar es Salaam is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 4-star hotel offers free WiFi and free parking. It’s located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Bongoyo Island. Other good options within 5 miles include White Sands Resort & Conference Centre and Seascape Hotel.
BONGOYO ISLAND MAP
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