A flight to Dar es Salaam takes you to Tanzania’s vibrant, business-minded harbour city, founded in the 1860s. Stroll past Dar es Salaam's bustling Samora Avenue, or join the locals haggling for fresh food at Kariakoo Market.
Explore Tanzania’s diverse history at Dar es Salaam’s National Museum, or immerse yourself in the local culture of Dar es Salaam at the Village Museum, where traditional homesteads and dance performances await.
For a quiet day out, head to the Persian ruins and unspoilt beaches of Kunduchi, 15 miles north of Dar es Salaam. Or take a ferry to the white, palm-fringed beaches and coral gardens of Dar es Salaam’s famous local island, Zanzibar.
The people of Dar es Salaam enjoy their baked duckling. Try it with cooked bananas and ugali, a thick, smooth corn mush, and don’t be afraid to do like Dar es Salaam’s locals do and form loose balls of food with your fingers. |