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Inside Background
Culture 
As the capital of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam is the most economically and...
Last edited: 15 August 2006
Health & Safety 
Though poverty rates are lower here than in the rest of the country, Dar es...
Last edited: 15 August 2006
History 
The city of Dar es Salaam is relatively young. No European even visited the...
Last edited: 15 August 2006
Neighborhoods 
The city center of Dar es Salaam shows much urban planning on the part of the...
Last edited: 15 August 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
As Tanzania’s main trade center, Dar es Salaam has most of the country’s...
Last edited: 15 August 2006
Getting Around 
Tanzanian roads tend to be rather poorly maintained. Less than 5% of them are...
Last edited: 15 August 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
A taxi from the airport should cost around 15,000 TSH (at 1,220 TSH = $1). If...
Last edited: 06 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
For a great day trip in Dar, try Dekeza Dhows.  Just a few miles South of the...
Last edited: 12 September 2008
First-time Visitors 
Those who have not been to Dar es Salaam should be extra careful, as crime...
Last edited: 08 June 2009
Museums & Attractions 
As the city is the cultural and educational center of the country, there are...
Last edited: 15 August 2006
Nightlife 
The nightlife in Dar es Salaam is very vibrant, but make sure to always go out...
Last edited: 26 April 2007
Shopping 
One of the best places to shop for arts and crafts in Dar is at the Basket...
Last edited: 12 March 2009
Dar Es Salaam Fishmarket 
As one is told on arrival, Dar Es Salaam is not one of the world's great...
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Salsa in Dar es Salaam 
There is an amazingly wonderful Salsa dance community in Dar. A class is held...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
 
Last edited: 29 July 2009
Dining with a View 
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Last edited: 01 August 2008
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Inside Tanzania: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Changing money in Tanzania is not a problem in most populated areas. Hotels...
Last edited: 04 April 2007
Emergencies 
Emergency Telephone Numbers 112 - Ambulance / Medical Emergency 112 - Fire 112 -
Last edited: 21 August 2007
Important Phrases 
habari = how are you?   habari zako = how are you?   habari za asubuhi? = how...
Last edited: 13 December 2006
Telephones 
Telephone Info for ALL Visitors 000 is the International Direct Dial Code you...
Last edited: 21 August 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping in Tanzania is not expected, but certainly appreciated.  If you feel...
Last edited: 27 March 2008
International Flight Tips 
Few Nonstop Intercontinental Flights into Tanzania exist but the routings are...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Off the Beaten Path in Northern Tanzania 
Here are a few activities and places of interest which may sometimes be...
Last edited: 30 March 2009
Safaris on Northern Tanzania 
I was on a trip to Northern Tanzania in August 2004. Our tour included a visit...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
Websites for Trip Planning 
Here are a few websites that may be helpful in planning your trip to Tanzania...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
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