A Jaunt to Mjimwema Beach

My roommate Chris and I (3rd roommate, Al, is on a Serengeti safari) decided to explore the greater Dar environs by venturing south. We traveled via the ferry from Kivukoni Fish Market to the Kigamboni Peninsula, just across the channel.

We ended up at Kipepeo, a rather quiet place with a few families and random folks to enjoy a cloudy day on the beach. Here are a few photos from the day!


Fishing boats as we pulled into the ferry area of Kigamboni Peninsula


Sorta like the ferry to Nantucket, basically the same idea, right... :)


Local trade in action by carrying fresh goods across the channel


At the beach, you are "visited" by local vendors selling a range of chintzy to household goods -- this guy had diversified his chances by catering to the basket, rug and miniature model home markets for locals and tourists...


Beachside / oceanfront camel ride, anyone? Absurd!