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Dar Es Salaam

Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest city and one of East Africa’s busiest commercial and industrial hub. It was once a quiet fishing village, which has evolved into Tanzania’s lively, cultural heart, wrapped in a unique mix of Swahili, Indian and British architecture.
The Heaven of Peace
The name Dar es Salaam is originated from the Arabic word “Bandar-ul-Salaam” which means in Swahili “Bandari ya Salama”. or the Heaven of peace . Dar es Salaam City has its own attractions with pristine beaches, monuments, artisan centers, shopping centers, restaurants, night clubs, museums and botanical gardens
Dar Es Salaam

The charm of the Dar - City

Dar Es Salaam City has an amazing historical sites along the Indian ocean which has its own charm. In order to understand the culture and lifestyle of people, Visiting the Main Markert Kariakoo can be one of the most interesting activity to do.

Get to know Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam is situated on the cost of the Indian Ocean, It’s a home to diversity cultures. The city is bursting with a range of every type of activities. From tourism, fishing, Marine and beach activities, different variety of food, from local to international. It’s also home for Swahili music and culture, Bongo Flavor and exiting Night Life .

Dar Es Salaam key facts

Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania with a population of 5.384 million inhabitants. It’s an industrial centre, and major port of Tanzania.
A must-visit location for anyone who want to rest and relax away from everyday hustling.

White sand beaches

A must-visit location for anyone who want to rest and relax away from everyday hustling.

Pugu Kazimzumbwi is the oldest lowland Coastal Forests of Tanzania

Pugu Hill nature reserve

Pugu Kazimzumbwi is the oldest lowland Coastal Forests of Tanzania

Take in the breathtaking view of the pristine ocean, bright blue sky, and white sandy beaches.

Small Islands

Take in the breathtaking view of the pristine ocean, bright blue sky, and white sandy beaches.

A species of vesper bat that found only in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam pipistrelle (Pipistrellus permixtus )

A species of vesper bat that found only in Tanzania

More frequently seen in dry habitats than other egrets

Western Cattle-Egret (Ardea ibis)

More frequently seen in dry habitats than other egrets

Often perch lower than 1.5 m above the ground,hunting flying insects.

Little Bee-eater(Merops pusillus)

Often perch lower than 1.5 m above the ground,hunting flying insects.

Rainy Season

Generally the main rainy season lasts during March, April and May. Afternoon tropical downpours are the norm – which can be heavy. The humidity is high and daily temperatures reach the low-mid 30°s.

Long Dry season

The long dry season , Temperatures vary hugely with altitude and location, but it's usually a fine, clear sky and sunny weather – it's a great time to visit Dar Es Salaam.

Short Dry Season

If it has rained during the short rains, then it normally dries up for a few months, January and February, which is Tanzania's 'short dry season', before starting to rain again in earnest in March.
Rainy Season

March, April And May

Long Dry season

June, July, August, September And October

Short Dry Season

January - February

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