Dar er Salaam is a vibrant bustling city, sitting on the coast of Tanzania, a thriving metropolis on the Indian Ocean. Once a small fishing town, it has grown into a commercial hub with a fast pace of life and plenty to see and do.
Dar es Salaam is a melting-point of African, Arabian and Indian architecture and cuisine, a major port with influences from across the globe, it’s certainly an interesting and entertaining city to take in, either in its own right or whilst en-route from the plains of the Serengeti through to Zanzibar. Zanzibar is approximately one and a half hours away by ferry but Dar es Salaam does have its own closer islands and beaches to explore too!
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Best time to go
Year round
Travel
London – Dar es Salaam (indirect), approx. 13 hours
Spend 15 nights discovering the hidden delights of Tazania’s safari offerings. Moving away from the crowds of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater to the southern and western parks. Whilst less well known the escape ...
Coco Beach, a favourite with the locals is located to the north of Dar-Es-Salaam with long sandy stretches and clear waters. Make sure you go at the right time – high tide is needed for swimming, but anytime of the day is ideal for sunbathing
Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System is formed from four islands just north of the coast of Dar es Salaam. Attractive beaches and nearby dive sites are worth exploring, if you’re lucky you may spot dolphins amongst the waters
If you are prone to seasickness, the waters between Dar and Zanzibar can be choppy at times, flights between the two are inexpensive, only costing a little more than the ferry and saves over an hour from the journey time
