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Visiting Dar es Salaam, Tanzania


Nestled along a natural harbor on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a multicultural city, home to African Tanzanians, Arabic and South Asian communities, British and German expatriates, Catholics, Lutherans and Muslims. This diversity in people is reflected in the culture: the city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. Its vibrant music scene has witnessed a rise in Bongo Flava, a form of hip hop.

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3 Things to Do

38 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
83°F 28°C
74°F 23°C
5 in 13 cm
Dec
84°F 28°C
76°F 24°C
5 in 12 cm
Jan
85°F 29°C
77°F 25°C
3 in 8 cm
Feb
86°F 30°C
76°F 24°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
84°F 28°C
75°F 23°C
5 in 13 cm
Apr
82°F 27°C
74°F 23°C
11 in 27 cm
Extended Forecast
Monday
9 Nov
Hi:
91°F 32°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
93°F 33°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C

Reviews you can trust

New Africa Hotel

3 Nov 2009

I do not need much, but the New Africa Hotel did seriously not meet my level of satisfaction. Main point was the room and the reseption desk service. Room smelled of tobacco and ventilation was...more

White Sands Hotel And Resort

3 of 5 stars
USA, pac northwest
3 Nov 2009

The property was very nice. The hotel is located beach-side, up to a 2hr drive outside of Dar es Salaam depending on traffic. Service is ridiculously awful. Food is ok- lots of rice and stews. It...more

National Museum

4 of 5 stars
New York CIty
3 Nov 2009

Although actually not a 4 star museum, it's a very nice place to visit in a city where tourist attractions are difficult to find. They have 3 floors worth of exhibits on National History with an...more

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