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The 15 Best Things to Do in Dar es Salaam

20 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Most people pass through on the way to a ferry or a plane, which is a shame and also an opportunity. The 15 below fit a spare day: the fish market, the old German quarter, the beaches north of the city and the road south to Mikumi.

Dar es Salaam City Center: Walking Tour - The Askari Monument and a More Complicated Past
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Dar es Salaam City Center: Walking Tour

2.Dar es Salaam City Center: Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $30Best value

Walk Dar es Salaam’s historic center with Derick, from Gothic churches and the Askari Monument to the Kivukoni Fish Market.

“Derrick collected us promptly from our hotel as requested. He made the walking tour and took us to some unique spots around the city. Derrick was very knowledgeable and explained the history of the city very well. We would thoroughly recommend him to anyone looking for a well thought out walking tour.”

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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK - 3 Days - Day two: the main seven-hour wildlife day
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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

4.MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $725

Review of a 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam, with game drives, meals, a snake park visit, pricing, transport, and booking advice.

“N/A Complete dissatisfaction, 😥 disappointing . Called 24 hours before to confirm . Gave my cell number and confirmed my location to no available. Woke up early to get ready for 7am pick up, I called at 6:40 am since i did hear the day before Read more”

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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park - Day 2: Ten hours around Mkata and Chamgore
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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

5.2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $650

Review of a 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam, with private transport, game drives, meals, wildlife, and practical booking advice.

“They are scammers, stay away from them. My family and I went on a tour for seven days, the guides here are not helpful, they demanded extra money, the service was not that good, if any of you want to come, please check and then come,”

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2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam - Entering Mikumi for the sunset drive
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2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

6.2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $670

Review of the 2-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam, with sunset and morning game drives, meals, Wi-Fi, guides, and practical booking advice.

“I am not eve sure where to start because everything was beyond perfect. The customer services was diamond for me. The entire team took extremely good care of me. I was traveling alone and Felicia was kind enough to take photos of me during the safari. Patrick the drivRead more”

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The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam - Kivukoni Fish Market shows the city at work
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The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam

Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam - Morogoro lunch stop and the long road south
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Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

8.Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $550

Spend one long day from Dar es Salaam spotting lions, giraffes, buffalo, and more in Mikumi with private transfers and a guide.

“I was unsure about how to spend a free day in Dar but I’m so glad I did this! Silas was an amazing guide who made sure I had the best experience possible. When a lion was spotted, Silas quickly drove us over to the spot for a great view and it is something I’ll never forget!”

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Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures - Day 2: a full Mikumi game drive and Maasai culture
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Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures

9.Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $700

A private three-day safari from Dar es Salaam with Mikumi game drives, Maasai culture, picnic lunches, and two nights in Tanzania.

“De la prise en charge à Dar es Salaam au camp Bastian tout était superbe Stéphane notre guide s’est plié en deux pour nous faire plaisir le chauffeur Babou était très gentil Si vous voulez passer un moment inoubliable ce safari est fait pour vous”

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3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park) - Day two: a full day among Nyerere’s wildlife
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3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

10.3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $850

Three days in Nyerere National Park with a Rufiji River boat safari, full-day game drive, walking safari, lodge stays, and Dar es Salaam transfers.

“We went to a private group safari as 4 friends and we had such a blast. Every minute of it including the safari itself, the accomodation, the food, the service was beyond expectations in the middle of the jungle.”

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3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP - Accommodation Inside the Park - Day one: the long road from Dar es Salaam to the park
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3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP – Accommodation Inside the Park

11.3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP – Accommodation Inside the Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $825

Review a 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam with park accommodation, open-roof game drives, meals, fees, and practical booking advice.

“Nous avons effectué ce safari avec nos 2 enfants (8 & 16 ans) C'était pour nous tous, 3 jours inoubliables, Beaucoup d'espèces d'animaux et en quantité remarquable. Un grand merci à Mansour notre chauffeur et Tatiana notre guide parlant très bien le français.”

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Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) - Azania Front Lutheran Church and the old city
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Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)

12.Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $145

Explore Dar es Salaam with a private guide, from Kivukoni Fish Market and Kariakoo to local lunch, woodcarvings, and Coco Beach.

“Our tour guide was Gabriel a young professional, knowledgeable about the history and extremely happy, cheerful, fun guide. Gabriel was very supportive of my friends disability he was very accommodating inquiring how he could make our experience memorable.”

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Full-Day Private Tour of Dar es Salaam - The international fish market: watch the trade unfold
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Full-Day Private Tour of Dar es Salaam

13.Full-Day Private Tour of Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $160

Review of Dar es Salaam’s private full-day tour, covering markets, museums, churches, monuments, lunch, guides, value, and booking cautions.

“The pickup was on time, so we started off great! Emanuel (guide) & Eric (driver) were both great company. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the city thru local eyes and understanding more about the great life in Tanzania. We went to the Upanga Read more”

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Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours - Village Museum: traditional homes from across Tanzania
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Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours

14.Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $150

Explore Dar es Salaam’s churches, markets, museums, art, and architecture on a private seven-hour tour with lunch and transport.

“This was a fantastic tour. We visited diverse locations and I learned a lot about the history, architecture, and rich culture of Dar and country as a whole. Bernard is wonderful - enthusiastic, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. Pacing of the touRead more”

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2 Days and 1 Night Mikumi Safari Private Tour - Day two: wildlife at 6:30 in the morning
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2 Days and 1 Night Mikumi Safari Private Tour

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