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Dar es Salaam
TELEPHONE CODE 022 / POP 3.1 MILLION
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Dar es Salaam
Around Dar es Salaam
Pugu Hills
Offshore Islands
Northern Beaches
Southern Beaches
Why Go?
With a population of over three million and East Africa's second-largest port, Dar es Salaam
is Tanzania's major centre. Yet under its veneer of urban bustle, the city remains a down-to-
earth place, with a picturesque seaport, a mixture of African, Arabic and Indian influences
and close ties to its Swahili roots. In addition to a handful of sights, there are excellent craft
markets, shops and restaurants, and the streets are full of colour and activity. Along the wa-
terfront, colonial-era buildings jostle for space with sleek, modern highrises, massive ocean
liners chug into the harbour and peacocks stroll across the manicured State House grounds.
Nearby are enticing beaches and islands.
Many travellers bypass 'Dar' (as it is locally known) completely, by flying directly into
Kilimanjaro International Airport (between Arusha and Moshi). Yet the city merits a visit in
its own right as Tanzania's political and economic hub, and the cultural heart of the country.
When to Go
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