Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
15 Best Things to Do in Dar es Salaam
The sights travelers rate highest in Dar es Salaam, with what makes each worth your time.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 35 tracked Dar es Salaam places. Refreshed monthly.
National Museum of Tanzania
MuseumThe National Museum of Tanzania, located in the heart of Dar es Salaam on Shaaban Robert Street, offers a comprehensive look into the nation's heritage.
Read our full guide →Coco Beach
Park & natureFree entryCoco Beach is a well-known recreational area along the coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Read our full guide →Sea Cliff Village
MarketFree entrySea Cliff Village is a bustling market located along Toure Drive in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Read our full guide →Hola Africa
Park & natureHola Africa is a nature park and outdoor activity center located in the Mgeni Nani area of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Read our full guide →Gecko Adventure Tanzania
Park & natureGecko Adventure Tanzania is a premier outdoor activity provider located in the heart of Dar es Salaam, on the 7th floor of Amani Place on Ohio Street.
Read our full guide →Hello Tanzania
Park & natureHello Tanzania is a well-regarded outdoor activity provider based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, offering visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty and wildlife of the region.
Read our full guide →Benjamin Mkapa Stadium
LandmarkBenjamin Mkapa Stadium, named after Tanzania's third president, is the country's largest sports venue, with a capacity of 60,000.
Read our full guide →Askari Monument
LandmarkThe Askari Monument, situated at a busy roundabout in Dar es Salaam, depicts a soldier in colonial uniform holding a rifle, standing atop a stone plinth.
Read our full guide →Uhuru Stadium
LandmarkUhuru Stadium holds a sacred place in Tanzanian history as the site where independence from British rule was proclaimed on December 9, 1961.
Read our full guide →Tanzania Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center
Religious siteThe Tanzania Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center provides a tranquil retreat from the city's hustle, where visitors can learn about Buddhist philosophy and practice meditation.
Read our full guide →Uhuru Monument
LandmarkThe Uhuru Monument stands proudly at the heart of Dar es Salaam, a sleek white obelisk that marks the nation's freedom from colonial rule.
Read our full guide →Mohammed VI Mosque (Dar es Salaam)
Religious siteThe Mohammed VI Mosque stands as a prominent landmark in Dar es Salaam, a gift from Morocco symbolizing Islamic solidarity.
Read our full guide →Port of Dar es Salaam
LandmarkThe Port of Dar es Salaam is the bustling heart of Tanzania's maritime commerce, handling most of the nation's international trade.
Read our full guide →Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial House
MuseumMwalimu Nyerere Memorial House is the preserved former residence of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's founding father and first president.
Read our full guide →Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse
LandmarkThe Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse stands as a historic beacon in Dar es Salaam, working in tandem with its front counterpart to guide vessels safely into the harbor.
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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.
Attractions & sights
Landmarks, museums, neighborhoods
35 places →Restaurants
Where to eat
Explore →Day trips
Escapes near the city
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8 hidden gems in Dar es Salaam
Like Safari Unique Ltd and Healing Beauty Spa, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
10 outdoor adventures near Dar es Salaam
Coco Beach (6 km away) and more, all within 100 km.
Explore →For the kids
8 things to do with kids
Coco Beach and more the whole crew will rate.
Bring them →Date night
8 romantic spots for couples
Coco Beach at two-person pace.
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