Dar es Salaam Trips & Tours

Enjoy the eclectic mix of old and new, watch the fishing boats come in and shop for souvenirs in Dar.

No longer the quaint fishing village of yonder years, Dar is home to 4 million people and is the administrative (but not official) capital of Tanzania. This is a city that heaves with energy, passion and contrast; vast steel tankers float alongside haphazard dhows, bicycles jostle against fast cars and a medley of British, Arabic and Indian architecture is reflected in the glittering windows of the new high-rises. For most visitors, Dar is simply a stopover city, but if you do find yourself here, enjoy the eclectic mix of cultures and the laid-back vibe.

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Dar es Salaam Trips & Tours

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Tanzania

Off-the-beaten-track in southern Tanzania

11 nights from $11K per person

Dar es Salaam Katavi National Park Ruaha National Park

Tanzania

Remote bush & beach in southern Tanzania

11 nights from $6.8K per person

Dar es Salaam Nyerere National Park ('The Selous') Ruaha National Park

Tanzania

Explore Tanzania’s wild west

8 nights from $9.1K per person

Dar es Salaam Katavi National Park Mahale Mountains National Park

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Things to do

What to do in Dar es Salaam

If history’s your bag, pay a visit to the Museum of Tanzania to learn all about the country’s diverse tribes, or get to know life as it is in Dar at one of the local markets. As a typical pitstop, some prefer to do as little as possible whilst in Dar es Salaam, but there are gorgeous beaches to the north or south, and boat rides to nearby islands if you fancy it.

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