17 Feb 2023
This is definitely a tour for the adventurous soul. Aloys is prompt, knowledgeable and friendly.
You should be aware of, and comfortable with, his guiding you around Dar-es-Salaam on public transport. This should not be confused with public transport in cities like NYC, London or Paris. These are mini buses that are often (very) crowded, hot and move erratically through traffic - and tuktuks (3 wheeled mini carts). It is a good amount of chaos.
I *loved* (loved!) seeing the city this way but if you are looking for something more private and sedate, you may not. I recommend demure clothing out of respect for the local population and for your safety. As a woman traveling alone with him for a really long day, I felt very safe.
We saw many, but not all, of the stops listed in the tour package (mostly due to time spent dealing with the buses). We walked through a few large markets, he was happy to stop at my request for brief shopping or conversations. He was an excellent guide at the national museum and translated for any local guides at our stops whose English was not vast.
If you like a fly-by-night adventure, Aloys will make it happen for you.