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Pro
Still my favourite 'African'-flavoured city
Con
Traffic in the city....Everything seems to move soooo slow.
In a nutshell
Somewhere you must visit before you die.
Live Band's, Jumping, water sports and white beach
Abubakari Says: “The peace of heaven Tour” City ToursKaribu! Means welcome in our language. Welcome to Dar es Salaam i.e. “Peace of Heaven”This is something real of the heaven. Come out of the hotel room and explore with us some of the City’s most magnificent silver beaches, which has about...
georeiser Says: When I was walking in Mandazi road I was invited home to the Nicodemue family to eat dinner. They lived in a small house with 2 rooms, and they all shared the same bedroom.We went inside some narrow sidestreets, through a labyrinth of small houses.Nicodemue, the proud father...
georeiser Says: The harbour is located in the downtown, with the ferry to Zanzibar as a busy part of it. When you approach the harbour, some local people may ask you if you are going to Zanzibar, and make you a offer to buy a cheap ticket. It's reasonable to be sceptical against it because...
4 Reviews and 110 Opinions Luxury as compared to a Holiday Inn in the US. After a month of camping and hiking this was a true...
Mediterraneo Hotel and Restaurant: Pizza, pasta, risotto and more
Penelope4 Says: Mediterranean cuisine - as the name of the hotel/restaurant suggests. But what does Mediterranen cuisine mean anyway? Pasta, wine, olive oil, cheese, vegetables, fruits, fish (seafoods)... I had two dinner meals and breakfast in here and I was impressed. I wish I were with...
L'oriental: Best Restaurant in town
Fedzo Says: The most Chique (and most expensive) spot in town. in Kempinski Hotel, it offers a variety of Japanese, chiense and Indonesian food. famous for its Sushi. The food is so fresh u actually get to pick it from the tank (u choose your alive fish, crabs and lobsters from the fish...
Level 8: A place for Live music, a Drink and a View.
PolAmJam Says: A live band plays nightly tunes to wind down to. Level 8 is located on the top floor of the excellent Kilimanjaro Kempinski Hotel in the heart of Dar es Salaam. There is a view of the bay through large windows. There is an outside terrace accessible from the inside, where...
Jolly Club, California Dreamer and Las Vegas: Other nightclubs in Dar es Salaam
georeiser Says: Jolly Club is a nightclub for tourists.California Dreamer is a discoteque. Lot of people every night after midnight. Billicanas is another place for music and beers.Las Vegas is a Casino and bar. It's a hangout for prostitutes, so keep away if you don't like it.
Very nice planes and great pilots
Penelope4 Says: The two most popular planes in Tanzania are Precision Air and Tanzanian Airways. I flew Precision Air and had a great time.Direct flight from Dar to Arusha is 1 hour 20 minutes.From Arusha to Dar with a stopover in Zanzibar is 2 hours 1o minutes. I had to pay with credit...
georeiser Says: Arriving at "Julius Nyere Intl. airport in Dar es Salaam is convenient. It's a small airport. VISA ON ARRIVAL:Shortly before before the passport and immigration desk, you find the "visa on arrival" counter on the right side. Pick an arrival card and a visa form, and fill...
Fish Market: DON'T BUY SEA SHELLS!!!!
Rotspec3 Says: Entrance of the fish market of Dar es Salaam Don't buy the sea shells which are sold here.They are seriously amazing but the collecting by the sellers kills the reefs of Zanzibar.Collecting sea shells and corals is an illegal act and this should be respected.A good picture...
Fish Market in Dar: See sea shells in a seashore
Penelope4 Says: In the main fish market, the first shops that you will see from the parking lot are a few stalls selling sea shells. If you don't have time to go to Zanzibar like me, and you like sea shells, then go to the fish market and you will be amazed with the size and shapes of sea...
Wanna take snapshots? Think again.
Penelope4 Says: You will be tempted to take photos of locals and Masais because they wear colourful dresses. Do not take snapshots because they are known to throw stones at foreigners who just take photos of them.There is a tour to a Masai village which the Tour Guide will offer you for...
Penelope4 Says: Make sure you have a shot of the Yellow Fever Vaccine. It is required to have it to enter the country for your own protection, I assure you. So many mosquitoes and they're big (at least to me).Please ensure that you got your shot at least ten (10) days before arriving in...
The security officers at Zanzibar airport
georeiser Says: Two of the security officers at Zanzibar airport asked for a tip from the departing tourists when they were checking the hand luggage at the x-ray machine. And some tourists gave money because they felt commited to do so. It creates an unethical business if tourist pay...
georeiser Says: It's easy to let one of the workers carry your luggage for you. And the workers will ask the tourists for that, without saying what it cost. Many tourists believe the service is included because of the high price for the ferry ticket. A Norwegian couple did that, and I saw...
Mosquito repellent or mosquito nets
Penelope4 Says: Your handbag should be just fine for your camera, sunglasses, mobile phone, wallet and passport so you don't worry about things getting stolen while you're moving around. Closed shoes if you don't want sand or small stones to bother you. Bring toilet paper and lots of...
georeiser Says: A football field is located beside Old Bagamayo Road in the Mikocheni area, not far from the US embassy in Dar es Salaam. I was watching some teenagers play football. The standard of the players were quite good. It is also possible to use the football field for tourists.
When is the best time to fly to Dar Es Salaam
Penelope4 Says: I have asked the people at the hotels and read the reviews. The best time to fly to Dar Es Salaam is from June to August. The average high temperature is 29 degrees Celsius. The average low temperature is between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius.If you decide to travel between...
Penelope4 Says: When you book your hotel, you may inquire if there is a box for tipping in the hotel. In many hotels, the management requests guests to give their tips in the box so the money will be equally divided among their workers/employees.
Penelope4 Says: I was asked by a government official who asked me to give him US$ 20 but I somehow managed not to embarrass him and still not to get bribe.We should help the country in general by not playing along with the corrupt folks. You will notice that there are countless hardworking...
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tanzania - Dar es Salaam , formerly Mzizima, is the largest city (population about 3.5,000,000 estimated 2002), economic centre and former capital of Tanzania. The Name was Translated from Arabic Language means...
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Q: hi looking for timetable for bus to lusaka ,any help would be great benen
A: You could take the train to New Kapiri Mposhi and to Lusaka from Kapiri Mposhi. http://www.africaguide.com/travelog/mlr-2001.htm
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My two visits to beautiful Dar es Salaam took place almost 35 years ago and, ever since, the city has held a special place in my heart because it was the first time I had set foot on the African...
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Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania. It is also the country's economic centre. The city has a about 4 mill. inhabitants. Dar es Salaam lost it's status as a capital to Dodoma in 1996. But it...
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Dar Es Salaam - Haven of Peace
Although Dar Es Salaam is situated in one of the poorest countries of the world, the richness of culture and the greatness of hospitality more than makes up for any material poverty that is...
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