Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's financial and political hub and its largest city. Dar es Salaam has become one of East Africa’s most important ports and trading centers. Dar has many charm and a great atmosphere. It presents a mix of African, Muslim, and South Asian influences and has a picturesque harbor, beautiful beaches, chaotic markets, and historic buildings. It is well worth extending your stay beyond the time between flights. Walks around the city center are a great way to get a feel for the culture and Kariakoo market can be an interesting place for the more adventurous. It can also be a good base for visiting some of the nearby sites such as Bagamoyo, Bongoyo and Mbudja Islands, as well as to learn to scuba dive or go deep sea fishing.
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Recommended airport
Mwalimu Julius K Nyerere Intl (DAR)
Points of interest
  • Bahari Zoo
  • National Museum and House of Culture
  • BFC Park
Nearby destinations
  • Kizimkazi a 44.39 km
  • South Coast (Zanzibar) a 48.60 km