Off the beaten path · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

8 Hidden Gems in Dar es Salaam Most Visitors Miss

Dar es Salaam beyond the postcard stops: the spots that reviewers love and tour groups walk past.

Picked out of the 35 Dar es Salaam places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.

  1. Safari Unique Ltd

    Park & nature

    Safari Unique Ltd is a well-regarded tour operator based in Dar es Salaam, specializing in tailor-made safari experiences across Tanzania's iconic landscapes.

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  2. Healing Beauty Spa

    Sight

    Healing Beauty Spa is a wellness retreat located along Kinondoni Road in Dar es Salaam, opposite the Phantom Petrol Station.

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  3. HollyySmoke

    Sight

    HollyySmoke is a smoke shop located on Haile Selassie Road in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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  4. Usambara Expeditions

    Park & nature

    Usambara Expeditions organizes day trips and multi-day treks into the Usambara Mountains, a lush mountain range in northeastern Tanzania.

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  5. Kanuth Adventure Safaris

    Park & nature

    Kanuth Adventure Safaris offers a gateway to Tanzania's renowned wildlife and natural landscapes from the heart of Dar es Salaam.

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  6. Tingatinga Arts Cooperative Society

    MuseumFree entry

    The Tingatinga Arts Cooperative Society is a must-visit for art lovers in Dar es Salaam.

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  7. Chuma Art Workshop

    MuseumFree entry

    Chuma Art Workshop is a dynamic cultural hub located in the upscale Oysterbay neighborhood of Dar es Salaam.

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  8. Zan Fast Ferries

    Sight

    Zan Fast Ferries operates high-speed catamaran services between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, providing a convenient and efficient way to travel between Tanzania's largest city and the popular island destination.

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