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52 Best and Fun Things To Do In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania


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Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, is a vibrant and diverse vacation spot due to its diverse cultures and people.

The city brims with thrilling activities suited for every kind of tourist. Indulge in the delicious seafood cuisine at one of the many world-class restaurants and enjoy the stunning golden beach stretches. Upbeat music fills the streets of this unique Island-inspired city. With fascinating historical sites, lovely beach bars, gorgeous parks, and unique craft markets, Dar es Salaam has something for everyone.

Check out the list below to find out which attraction you simply can’t miss during your time in the city.

The 52 Most Popular Things To Do In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

52. Kendwa Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

51. The Sea Cliff

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: HeliPad Dar es Salaam Tanzania

50. Fungu Yasini Island

4.4 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

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49. Kunduchi Beach Ruins

4.4 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

Location: Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  718-864-018

48. Sinda Island

4.5 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Location: 59CR+RMQ Dar es Salaam Tanzania

47. Daraja la Tanzanite

4.6 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: 13 Ruhinda Street Dar es Salaam Tanzania

46. Family Beach

4.0 ★★★★☆ (24 reviews)

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Credit: Dr Aliasger Dossaji, Google Maps

45. Tanzania Centre for Cultural Heritage

3.9 ★★★★☆ (25 reviews)

Location: 5754+W9M Dar es Salaam Tanzania

44. Bakhresa Beach

3.8 ★★★★☆ (36 reviews)

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43. Msasani Bay

4.1 ★★★★☆ (38 reviews)

42. Pugu Hills Nature Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ (49 reviews)

Location: Kisarawe Rd. Dar es salaam TZ Kisarawe Rd Dar es Salaam TZ Tanzania

Tel:  757-057-258

Web Address:   http://instagram.com/pugu_hills_nature_forest

41. Rungwe Beach

3.9 ★★★★☆ (52 reviews)

40. Sea Cliff Casino

4.3 ★★★★☆ (55 reviews)

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Location: Toure drive Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  755-777-001

39. Nyumba ya Sanaa

4.3 ★★★★☆ (64 reviews)

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Location: 57RP+4Q5 Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  714-964-622

38. FAMILY SPLASH SWIMMING POOLS.

4.1 ★★★★☆ (71 reviews)

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Location: DIRA ROADTEGETA NYUKI Tanzania

Tel:  658-555-543

Web Address:   https://familysplashswimmingpools.co.tz/

37. Palm Beach Casino

4.4 ★★★★☆ (81 reviews)

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Location: 672J+GV5 Dar es Salaam Tanzania

36. Uhuru Monument

4.2 ★★★★☆ (84 reviews)

Location: 57HJ+79X Uhuru Street Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  22-212-3551

Web Address:   http://tanzania.go.tz/

35. Tanzanite Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

Location: 674P+R5V Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road Dar es Salaam Tanzania

34. Msitu wa Nyuki

4.0 ★★★★☆ (99 reviews)

Location: 545Q+VJQ Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  22-286-4249

Web Address:   http://tfs.go.tz/

33. Ndege Beach

3.8 ★★★★☆ (101 reviews)

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32. The Tanzanite Dream

4.5 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

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Location: Plot 778 (No Mataka Road Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  22-215-2739

Web Address:   http://tanzanites.net/

31. Pande Game Reserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ (179 reviews)

Location: Pande Game Reserves Tanzania

Tel:  757-057-258

Web Address:   http://instagram.com/pandegamereserve

30. Mfugale Flyover

4.4 ★★★★☆ (211 reviews)

Location: 564V+5CR Nelson Mandela Road Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Web Address:   http://tanroads.go.tz/

29. Botanical Garden

4.0 ★★★★☆ (272 reviews)

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Location: 57QV+6J6 Samora Ave Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  22-212-3551

Web Address:   http://dcc.go.tz/

28. Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

4.5 ★★★★★ (301 reviews)

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Location: Haile Selassie Road Dar es Salaam Tanzania

27. Bahari Zoo

3.6 ★★★★☆ (312 reviews)

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Location: 954P+JR3 Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  754-542-921

26. Princess Casino

4.2 ★★★★☆ (349 reviews)

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Location: Ohio Street Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  22-211-0100

Web Address:   http://worldofprincess.com/

25. Selandar Bridge

4.1 ★★★★☆ (361 reviews)

Location: 673J+GH6 Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  22-211-6669

24. Las Vegas Casino

4.1 ★★★★☆ (383 reviews)

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Location: 57VP+WMR Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  757-144-415

Web Address:   http://lasvegas.co.tz/

23. Belinda Serene Beach Resort

4.2 ★★★★☆ (404 reviews)

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Location: 866F+8VX Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  655-646-967

22. Le Grande Casino

4.3 ★★★★☆ (485 reviews)

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Location: Samora Ave Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  712-310-477

Web Address:   http://legrandetz.com/

21. Dar Es Salaam Zoo

4.0 ★★★★☆ (541 reviews)

Location: kigamboni Dar es Salaam TZ Tanzania

Tel:  658-888-222

20. Pweza Beach Resort

4.1 ★★★★☆ (597 reviews)

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Location: 58CJ+QXV Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  719-047-000

19. Mbudya Marine Reserve

4.5 ★★★★★ (664 reviews)

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Location: 1016 Buzwagi Street Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  22-215-0621

Web Address:   http://marineparks.go.tz/

18. Water World

4.1 ★★★★☆ (684 reviews)

Location: 86CF+29P Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  713-360-467

17. Nyerere Bridge

4.5 ★★★★★ (759 reviews)

Location: 47RX+8WX Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  742-293-294

16. Masjid Qiblatein مسجد

4.5 ★★★★★ (768 reviews)

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Location: 57HG+7H7 Aggrey Street Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  625-551-153

Web Address:   http://gomasjid.com/

15. St. Joseph Cathedral

4.7 ★★★★★ (792 reviews)

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Location: Sokoine Dr Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  753-500-899

Web Address:   http://facebook.com/stjosephdsm2016

14. Azania-Front-Cathedral

4.5 ★★★★★ (810 reviews)

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Location: 57JR+XF8 Kivukoni Road Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  787-428-763

Web Address:   http://azaniafront.org/

13. Fun City Kigamboni

4.3 ★★★★☆ (978 reviews)

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Location: Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  785-786-000

Web Address:   http://funcity.co.tz/

12. Makumbusho- Village Museum

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,474 reviews)

Location: 66FW+WG8 Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  22-270-0437

11. Masjid Maamur مسجد

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,495 reviews)

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Location: 57WM+8J7k Road Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Web Address:   http://gomasjid.com/

10. Jakaya M. Kikwete Youth Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,620 reviews)

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Location: 57GH+FXV Kiungani Street Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  753-444-739

Web Address:   http://jmkpark.org/

9. Coco Beach

4.1 ★★★★☆ (1,711 reviews)

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8. Village Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (48 reviews)

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Location: 66FW+WG8 Soldering Road Dar es Salaam Tanzania

7. Bongoyo Island

4.4 ★★★★☆ (72 reviews)

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6. Mbudya Island

4.4 ★★★★☆ (160 reviews)

5. Askari Monument

4.5 ★★★★★ (623 reviews)

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Location: 57MQ+9R3 Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  786-663-407

Web Address:   http://dcc.go.tz/

4. MWENGE WOODCAVERS MARKET

4.2 ★★★★☆ (1,363 reviews)

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Location: Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  765-552-341

3. National Museum and House of Culture

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,376 reviews)

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Location: 5 Shaaban Robert Street Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  712-562-397

Web Address:   https://nmt.go.tz/

2. Kunduchi Wet “N” Wild Water Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,636 reviews)

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Location: Kunduchi Water Parks Ltd Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Tel:  688-058-365

Web Address:   http://wetnwild.co.tz/

1. Coco Beach

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2,091 reviews)

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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