Tips & Tricks
Mbudya Island (beach) – this island is bigger than Bongoyo and not as crowded. It’s slightly further away from the capital, but quite picturesque (as expected from an island that’s part of the Dar Es Salaam Marine Reserve). The water is turquoise and perfect. It’s best accessed from Mbezi Beach, but can also be accessed […]
Udzungwa Mountains National Park (Kidayi) – located 6 hours (338 km) west of the capital, this park is a hikers mecca, complete with breathtaking forests, waterfall and hiking trails. One of the most popular hikes is the half-day route to the 170-meter Sanje Waterfall, where kids can see monkeys, various birds and butterflies on the […]
Sange Beach — located in between Saadani National Park and Pangani, Sange Beach is another off-the-beaten-track mainland destination for those that prefer peace and quiet to full moon parties and backpacker bars. Silver sand and swaying coconut palms provide an idyllic backdrop for the thatched accommodation of Kijongo Bay Beach Resort. Whether you choose […]
Kigamboni (beach) – this beach is easily accessible from the capital (it’s only 10 km from the city center). Kigamboni is a clean, white sand beach with beautiful water for swimming. To get there from Dar Es Salaam, it’s best to leave early and spend the whole day there, since traffic jams can make it […]
Tinga Tinga Arts Co-operative Society (Haile Selassie Road, Morogoro Stores, Dar Es Salaam) – “Tinga Tinga” paintings are the most commonly known tourist art attractions in Tanzania. These forms of art are found all across Tanzania – from small shops to large cooperatives. This co-operative was formed by the originator of this art form (Edward […]
Rotary Dar Marathon (Kenyatta Grounds, Dar Es Salaam) – since Tanzania has a reputation for producing top runners that have excelled at various marathon events around the world (including the New York and Boston Marathons), it’s perhaps no surprise that Dar Es Salaam would have its own running event. The Rotary Dar Marathon is […]