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Upcoming Tours in Dar es Salaam - Sign up now!

Contact information:

Tanzania Team

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Tel: +255-684-504-212

Address:

Investours
P.O. Box 35766
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Upcoming tours:

Upcoming Tours in Dar es Salaam - Sign up now!

Our microfinance tours in Dar es Salaam are carried out in partnership with a microfinance institution called Maisha Finance. You will start with an orientation at the headquarters of Maisha Finance, a Tanzanian microfinance institution that is dedicated to providing financial services to hardworking entrepreneurs in need. You will spend the rest of the day visiting microentrepreneurs from the Mwenge area learning about their lives and their business plans. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy refreshments and a traditional Tanzanian lunch.

Our upcoming scheduled tours are listed below. E-mail Peter Millanga ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or call +255-684-504-212 to sign up or to inquire about dates not listed. 

  • APRIL: April 16, 19, 22 and 27, other dates are open
  • MAY: May 29, other dates are open
  • JUNE: June 1, 23, 25, other dates are open
  • JULY: July 3, 11, other dates are open
  • AUGUST: Open
  • SEPTEMBER: Open
  • OCTOBER: October 5, other dates are open
  • NOVEMBER: Open
  • DECEMBER: Open

Please note that children under the age of 3 may attend for free.

If you wish to set up a private tour please contact Peter ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) so we can coordinate with our entrepreneurs. The pricing of private tours will vary depending on the size of the group and the loan needs of our entrepreneurs.

Dar es Salaam Tour Logistics

Duration: Approximately 6 hours

Depart from Mwenge at 10 am*
Return to Mwenge at 4 pm*

Tour Includes:

  • Educational workshop on microfinance in Tanzania
  • Personal interactive visits with two groups of local entrepreneurs in need of a small business loan
  • Tour of local cultural sights and attractions
  • Traditional Tanzanian lunch prepared by local women
  • Investment in the people you meet

What to Wear and Bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunscreen and/or hat
  • Money for woodcarvings and local souvenirs**
  • Camera (optional)

*We can provide assistance arranging transportation to and from Mwenge.

** The entrepreneurs you will meet are part of a woodcarving community where the ancient Makonde ebony art can be seen today. Visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/nafasi/ for the online viewing gallery!

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If you have any questions or comments, want to volunteer, or want to sign up for a tour, please let us know!

Mexico Team 
 Tel: +52-1-322-191-5309 for Elly

Tanzania Team 
 Tel: +255-689-676-753 for Christina or +255-684-504-212 for Peter
 Investours
 P.O. Box 35766
 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Please direct all general inquiries to info@investours.org