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Visiting Dar es Salaam, Tanzania


Nestled along a natural harbor on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a multicultural city, home to African Tanzanians, Arabic and South Asian communities, British and German expatriates, Catholics, Lutherans and Muslims. This diversity in people is reflected in the culture: the city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. Its vibrant music scene has witnessed a rise in Bongo Flava, a form of hip hop.
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
83°F 28°C
74°F 23°C
5 in 13 cm
Dec
84°F 28°C
76°F 24°C
5 in 12 cm
Jan
85°F 29°C
77°F 25°C
3 in 8 cm
Feb
86°F 30°C
76°F 24°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
84°F 28°C
75°F 23°C
5 in 13 cm
Apr
82°F 27°C
74°F 23°C
11 in 27 cm
Extended Forecast
Thursday
Nov 12
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
77°F 25°C
Friday
Nov 13
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
77°F 25°C
Saturday
Nov 14
Hi:
91°F 32°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C

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Ras Kutani

Nov 11, 2009

We stayed for 5 nights at Ras Kutani in one of their Suites on our honeymoon and I can only say it was excellent, the food, service, management and room were fantastic. Sarah and Russell were great...more

Blue Pearl Hotel

Nov 9, 2009

"I was with a small group of friends.The room was spacious actually a 2 bedroom apt. good housekeeping but charged an additional fee for it @ checkout.The food on the buffet was pretty good...more

Southern Sun Dar Es Salaam

Nov 5, 2009

After several weeks "in Africa" this is simply an oasis, YES IT IS COSTLY but it is immaculate, safe, clean, organised and has excellent food readily available. Business of transit this is just...more

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