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.

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.

We had an absolutely amazing time! We could not have had a better experience. With some luck on our side, we were able to see a river crossing and the big five. Both amazing experiences! We also enjoyed an amazing balloon ride! Both places that we stayed offered different but equally great accommodations, which we were looking for. Every person was so welcoming and offered service beyond what we would ever expect. We also don’t know if it was luck or planned, but all our game drives ended up being private. This trip feels like it would have been impossible to put together without the help of Timbuktu or at the very least much more difficult and stressful. Overall we had a fantastic time and we would definitely recommend you guys to others looking to travel to Africa!