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Dar es Salaam

This is Tanzania’s largest and busiest city, this port city Is the country’s economic capital, this city was once a sleepy fishing village but is now one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa. Dar es salaam despite its notorious traffic jams, the city has managed to maintain a low-key, down-to-earth feel however Many travelers bypass ‘Dar’ completely.

Dar es salaam is more popular with young locals, having many higher learning schools, and career opportunities along with the city’s eclectic cultural mix and languid vibe many youths prefer to move to the big city once independent.

Dar es Salaam City
Dar es Salaam City

 

Things you can do in Dar-es-salaam

This city is not shy of activities with shopping malls, busy local markets, water parks, and great monuments there are plenty of things you can do & cool spots you should visit but we outline the ones you should really not miss

  • City tour, you can set out to see the city, its market, monuments, and the people. However, with traffic jams and a dense population, this is not the best option for your holiday
  • Visit Mbudya island, a 15-minute motorboat ride from the mainland, beautiful Mbudya Island, in the Dar es Salaam Marine reserve, seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Dar es Salaam. Sunseekers come here to bask on the island's white-sand beaches, snorkel, and swim in the turquoise waters
  • Visit Bongoyo island, a much-loved island getaway, which lies off the Msasani Peninsula, about four miles north of the city. On the northwest tip of the island, you can relax under the shade of thatched umbrellas on the white-sand beach or cool off in the clear waters
  • TGIF, the city’s electric cultural mix, languid vibe, modern resorts & clubbing facilities with its youth makes Dar es salaam the best place in Tanzania for nightlife partying
  • Escape to Bagamoyo, being just out of dar es salaam you can head to Bagamoyo to learn about this historical town or relax at its beaches
  • Relax by the beach, there are many beaches you can head to just to feel the breeze and cool off with Coco beach being one of the most popular with the locals, however, if you have plenty of time head for the islands (Mbudya or Bongoyo) or the peaceful beaches in Bagamoyo
Dar es Salaam City
Julius Nyerere International Airport

 

NOTE: dar es salaam is connected to all regions in Tanzania so you opt for activities elsewhere, being just a flight away

  • Beach escape to Zanzibar or mafia, you can opt to fly into these magical islands and have a great getaway from the city.
  •  Fly into a national park for a safari, from dar es salaam you can fly into all safari parks or its nearest hub. Being to Serengeti in the northern circuit or to Kigoma in the western circuit.

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Getting to Dar es Salaam

You can get to dar es salaam by flights from all domestic airports & multiple airports internationally, being the busiest city it is the most accessible and connected city with all forms of public transport heading daily to dar es salaam from all other regions.

Dar es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International Airpport