Dar es Salaam
Country:
Tanzania
Currency:
Tanzanian Shilling
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Overview Of The Port Of Dar es Salaam
About Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's largest city, located within the Dar es Salaam Region in East Africa.
Learn about the different tribes and cultures at the outdoor Makumbusho Village Museum. Occasional Ngoma dance shows are held.
Askari Monument is a memorial to the askari soldiers who fought in the British Carrier Corps in World War I. It is located at the centre of the roundabout between Samora Avenue and Maktaba Street and was unveiled in 1927.
Mbudya Island is one of the four islands of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve and a popular day trip for tourists, activities include snorkelling, sunbathing and hiking.
Kunduchi Wet n Wild Waterpark is located next to the Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resort.
Karimjee Hall was once used as the houses of parliament in Dar es Salaam. It is still in use today for parliamentary meetings.
Azania Front Lutheran Church is close to the ocean, facing the harbour and was built by German missionaries in 1898, in Bavarian style.
Other places to visit include Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, Bongoyo Island and the National Museum.
Bahari Beach Hotel, is about 20km to the north of Dar es Salaam along New Bagamoyo Road. The hotel charges a small fee for non-guests to use their beach.
Popular buys include 'kangas' - colourful, sarong-like pieces of cloth with Swahili sayings on them, carvings, 'tinga tinga' paintings and Tanzanite jewellery.
Dining options range from street stalls selling 'mishikaki' (grilled meat) and 'chips mayai' (chips and eggs) to dishes such as 'ugali' (similar to polenta), usually served with stews, rice or chapati with beans and fish stews. International cuisine such as Indian, Chinese and Italian can also be found.
Learn about the different tribes and cultures at the outdoor Makumbusho Village Museum. Occasional Ngoma dance shows are held.
Askari Monument is a memorial to the askari soldiers who fought in the British Carrier Corps in World War I. It is located at the centre of the roundabout between Samora Avenue and Maktaba Street and was unveiled in 1927.
Mbudya Island is one of the four islands of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve and a popular day trip for tourists, activities include snorkelling, sunbathing and hiking.
Kunduchi Wet n Wild Waterpark is located next to the Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resort.
Karimjee Hall was once used as the houses of parliament in Dar es Salaam. It is still in use today for parliamentary meetings.
Azania Front Lutheran Church is close to the ocean, facing the harbour and was built by German missionaries in 1898, in Bavarian style.
Other places to visit include Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, Bongoyo Island and the National Museum.
Bahari Beach Hotel, is about 20km to the north of Dar es Salaam along New Bagamoyo Road. The hotel charges a small fee for non-guests to use their beach.
Popular buys include 'kangas' - colourful, sarong-like pieces of cloth with Swahili sayings on them, carvings, 'tinga tinga' paintings and Tanzanite jewellery.
Dining options range from street stalls selling 'mishikaki' (grilled meat) and 'chips mayai' (chips and eggs) to dishes such as 'ugali' (similar to polenta), usually served with stews, rice or chapati with beans and fish stews. International cuisine such as Indian, Chinese and Italian can also be found.
Cruise Terminal
Cruise ships use various docks at the Port of Dar es Salaam.
The huge harbour is the centre of life, with a series of side and main streets leading off from here.
Kivukoni Front, on the northern arm of the harbour, is where the bustling fish market is located.
Daladalas (minibuses) are cheap but usually packed so not favoured with visitors. Taxis are available.
The huge harbour is the centre of life, with a series of side and main streets leading off from here.
Kivukoni Front, on the northern arm of the harbour, is where the bustling fish market is located.
Daladalas (minibuses) are cheap but usually packed so not favoured with visitors. Taxis are available.
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