Dar Es Salaam

• Relax and unwind on the sandy, palm tree-lined stretches of Coco Beach, or head further south to Kigamboni and paddle in the warm shores of the Indian Ocean.
• Head to the open-air Village Museum with its collection of traditional and authentically constructed Tanzanian dwellings to get a real taste of Tanzanian culture. Don’t miss the afternoon ngoma dance shows!
• Make a difference to the lives in Tanzania with Investours. The fee you pay for this tour of local businesses will provide them with an interest-free loan – meaning you get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of local trade, and they can support their enterprises in future.
• See famous fossils, learn about Zanzibar’s rich history and view vintage cars at the Dar es Salaam National Museum.
• Take in some fashionable, local art at Wonder Workshop, a project set up to provide disabled Tanzanians with constructive work. Using recycled materials, they create everything from safari animals to abstract art, jewellery, candles and toys – perfect for unique souvenirs.
• If you’re looking for the authentic Tanzanian shopping experience, head to Kariakoo market. Why not try out traditional dishes like the grilled nyamachoma or skewered mishkaki while you’re there?
• Looking for some excitement? The Kunduchi Wet ‘N’ WildWater Park – the largest in East and Central Africa – provides just that. There’s a wild selection of over 20 waterslides to plummet down, some from five storeys high!
The city has exquisite restaurants, good nightlife, and several beautiful beaches. Its status as the economic hub of Tanzania makes it well-connected to surrounding cities, Zanzibar, and the national parks in the south.

Besides the history of the city, Dar es Salaam also has tropical beaches where you can dig your toes into the warm sand! You could visit South Beach, just outside the city center, or take the boat about two hours north of the city to paradise: Bongoyo Island!
Dar es Salaam is easy to combine with the other historic coastal towns of Bagamoyo, Pangani, or Tanga. Of course you can also take a boat to the famous Zanzibar Island or fly to Pemba or Mafia Island within an hour. The beautiful and less touristy safari parks Ruaha, Mikumi, and Selous are also accessible from here.