Bajaj

Tuk Tuk, as most people call them after visiting Thailand, Bajaj is what they the motorcycle taxis are called here in Dar. The Bajaj comes from India, like many other things here. They are a cheaper mode of transport, which is dangerous yet fun at the same time. Coming from the Kigamboni side of the ferry, if you want run errands in town for the day without the hassels of the Dalla Dalla ( Public buses), or the taxi que, then the Bajaj is the way to go.

Just imagine, buying gifts and a weeks worth of shopping for a backpackers lodge in a Bajaj. I wasn’t planning to buy so much, but as the day went the list of what I needed didn’t change, but started to fill up the Bajaj. By the end, I had pool chemicals, a HUGE plant in a pot, small plant, 20 grocery bags, and all glass bottles sitting on my lap. There are speed bumps, traffic signals, honking, and ramps to go up and down. Well, I got back safely, no broken pots, no broken glasses, and well next time I will take a taxi instead!