Become The Freedom You Seek: Firefly Boutique

Bagamoyo, Tanzania, is a town founded at the end of the 18th century, though it is an extension of a much older (8th century) settlement, Kaole. It was the capital of German East Africa and was one of the most important trading ports along the East African coast along the west of the Indian Ocean.

Slaves, ivory, salt and copra were unloaded here before being shipped to Zanzibar Island and elsewhere, and many European explorers, including Richard Burton, Henry Morton Stanley and David Livingstone, began and ended their trips here. In 1868 French missionaries established Freedom Village at Bagamoyo as a shelter for ransomed slaves, and for the remainder of the century the town served as a way station for missionaries travelling from Zanzibar Island to the interior.

Strolling through Bagamoyo’s narrow, unpaved streets, Bagamoyo’s unhurried pace and fascinating history make it an agreeable day or weekend excursion. The town of Bagamoyo is a home to world class Historical sites and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites with rich cultural heritage waiting for you to explore.

Firefly is located in Bagamoyo, 60 km north of Dar es Salaam. The close proximity to Dar and Zanzibar makes it an ideal place to spend some time in this historical stone town.

The boutique hotel has an outdoor pool and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

The house is an old building, in keeping with the general vibe of Bagamoyo. Therefore, the rooms are large and the ceilings very high. You really get a sense that not much has changed since the house was built, except that it’s been touched up to cater to the modern traveler. The rooms are minimally furnished, but everything has been done very tastefully.

Amazing place, good food and just great vibes all around. It is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The location is great: close to a couple of restaurants, steps from the beach, and on the edge the old town of Bagamoyo