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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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36 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Jul
80°F 26°C
67°F 19°C
1 in 3 cm
Aug
80°F 26°C
66°F 18°C
1 in 3 cm
Sep
80°F 26°C
68°F 20°C
1 in 3 cm
Oct
82°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
3 in 7 cm
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
Extended Forecast
Monday
Jul 20
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Tuesday
Jul 21
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Wednesday
Jul 22
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C

Traveler Reviews

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam

1 of 5 stars
Dar es Salaam
Jul 17, 2009

avoid this hotel at all costs, i sincerely agree with all the travellers that have made comments, the only positive thing about this hotel is its potential were it in the right hands, amazing view and...more

New Africa Hotel

3 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
Jul 16, 2009

We stayed here for a week. Its a decent enough place to use as a base for Dar so long as you're not looking for luxury. The pool is clean. The room was small but passable, nothing special. ...more

Addis in Dar

Jul 15, 2009

I loved the atmosphere and dining there was a fantastic experience. The food is excellent even if, at first, I was surprised we all had to eat in the same big dish. more

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