The town of Bagamoyo – nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is known for its art, culture, rich history, and biodiverse habitats. It boasts Arabic architecture with thick walls and beautifully carved wooden doors. Located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, Bagamoyo is home to Saadani National Park, one of the few remaining breeding grounds for green turtles and where you’ll find four of the Big Five – lions, elephants, buffalos, and leopards. You’ll also see giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, and many monkey and bird species among other wildlife. This small coastal town is experiencing rapid growth, with a sugarcane plantation and factory and a USD $10 billion port development project on the horizon.