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Dar es Salaam Budget Travel
Dar
es Salaam is a convenient access point and popular travel gateway, for African
Safaris to Tanzania's famous Northern
Safari Circuit game parks and the exotic Zanzibar Islands. Most drivellers start or end
their Tanzania travels in
Dar, as Dar es Salaam is fondly called, or stopover in the city en route to
East African safari highlights.
About Dar es Salaam - Tanzania
Dar
es Salaam, "haven of peace" in Arabic, is Tanzania’s most affluent
city and its political, trade and travel hub, despite not being the capital
city. The modern city of Dar es Salaam is located at a natural harbor on the
Indian Ocean and retains a certain charm and character from its humble
beginnings as a fishing village. Traditional dhow vessels and handcrafted
canoes bob beside cargo ships in the bustling harbor where fishermen go about
their daily lives and fresh seafood is offered up.
Dar
es Salaam is home to a large expatriate community and features a cosmopolitan
fusion of cultures, with Arabic, Indian, British and German colonial influences,
as well as its strong Swahili roots. One of the best aspects of the city is its
friendly locals who make visitors feel welcome.
Dar es Salaam Highlights
The
city boasts several great beaches, bustling markets, a picturesque port, colorful
shops, museums and historic buildings to keep visitors entertained. Tanzania's
largest city, Dar es Salaam, offers a diversity of international and local
cuisine at its numerous restaurants, street cafes and stalls, ranging from
Asian to traditional Tanzanian barbecue style dishes. The bright colors and
pervasive aromas of spices, cooking, fresh flowers and sea make a lasting
impression on the senses. Specific sites in central Dar es Salaam include:
- Tanzania's National Museum hosting famous fossils found in Olduvai Gorge by Richard and Mary Leaky
- The Village Museum and St Joseph’s Cathedral
- Askari Monument erected in 1927 by the British in memory of African soldiers that died in WWI
- The Botanical Gardens and see the Clock Tower
- Kariakoo Market, Swahili shopping district and waterfront area
- Tropical beaches north and south of the city and of flying islands
Dar es Salaam Quick Facts
- Home to over 3,5 million people and growing steadily
- East Africa's second busiest port, after Mombasa in Kenya
- This is one of East Africa's safest cities
- Still serves as the seat of government, although Dodoma is the capital
- The port city only grew in 1891 when it became Germany's colonial capital
- The city was under British rule from 1916 to 1961 when Tanzania gained independence
Experience Dar es Salaam
Taste
new flavors, dance to live music and be intrigued by the colors, sounds and
smells of this prospering city.
The
city is home to a vibrant music scene incorporating various styles, such as
live dance music bands, traditional Taarab from Zanzibar and, R&B and Hip
Hop styled "Bongo Flava". Dar es Salaam is the place where the
popular Tingatinga painting style developed during the latter half of the 20th
century in the Oyster Bay area. Numerous international restaurants have opened
over recent years giving rise to a wide selection of globally diverse cuisine,
along with the rich traditional Tanzanian, Zanzibar and Indian flavors of the
city.
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