Tips & Tricks
Pande Game Reserve – located just over an hour (25 km) northwest of the capital, this is a relatively easy day trip that tourists can take, if they’d like to engage in a safari and see animals in the wild, such as elephants, zebras, and even bats. Bird watchers will also see some interesting bird […]
New Africa Casino (New Africa Hotel, Maktaba St, Dar es Salaam) – located within New Africa Hotel in the capital, this casino offers over 100 electronic slot machines & five gaming tables. The slot machines are fitted with an online smart-card gaming management & player tracking system, guaranteeing client satisfaction by keeping up with modern […]
Tinga Tinga Arts Co-operative Society (Haile Selassie Road, Morogoro Stores, Dar Es Salaam) – “Tinga Tinga” paintings are the most commonly known tourist art attractions in Tanzania. These forms of art are found all across Tanzania – from small shops to large cooperatives. This co-operative was formed by the originator of this art form (Edward […]
Sange Beach — located in between Saadani National Park and Pangani, Sange Beach is another off-the-beaten-track mainland destination for those that prefer peace and quiet to full moon parties and backpacker bars. Silver sand and swaying coconut palms provide an idyllic backdrop for the thatched accommodation of Kijongo Bay Beach Resort. Whether you choose […]
Kigamboni (beach) – this beach is easily accessible from the capital (it’s only 10 km from the city center). Kigamboni is a clean, white sand beach with beautiful water for swimming. To get there from Dar Es Salaam, it’s best to leave early and spend the whole day there, since traffic jams can make it […]
Mbudya Island (beach) – this island is bigger than Bongoyo and not as crowded. It’s slightly further away from the capital, but quite picturesque (as expected from an island that’s part of the Dar Es Salaam Marine Reserve). The water is turquoise and perfect. It’s best accessed from Mbezi Beach, but can also be accessed […]