Visit Dar Es Salaam
Visit Dar Es Salaam : Tanzania is blessed with a lot of attractive places that are worth visiting during the Tanzania safari tour. Up to now, there are almost five well-known big cities in Tanzania which are Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, Mbeya and Dodoma cities. Among all, Dar es Salaam is the leading city and will remain to be the center for international businesses.
Dar es Salaam; the haven of peace.
It is the biggest city in East African countries and is among the cities that are growing faster in the World. This city has a population of about six million people and the population is increasing as time goes on. People from different corners of Tanzania travel to Dar es Salaam searching for jobs to raise their standards of living. Also, this city receives a lot of visitors from different countries around the world who are coming for the Tanzania safari tour. Most of the famous people living in Dar es Salaam, including politicians, musicians, actors, entrepreneurs and many others.
Weather conditions in Dar es Salaam
The weather condition in Dar es Salaam is tropical climatic condition that is characterized by warm temperatures almost throughout the year and certain periods of wet and dry seasons. The average temperature of Dar es Salaam city ranges from 22 degrees Celsius in the low-temperature season to 33 degrees Celsius in the high-temperature season. Dar es Salaam has also a wet season which runs from March to May and again from November to December where the city experiences high rainfall and high humidity levels. Most other f people coming from Tanzania safari likely visit Dar es Salaam city during the dry season which runs from June to October and again from January to February. During hotter seasons of the year, the sea breeze helps to moderate temperature levels in Dar es Salaam. This is an advantage for the visitors during their Tanzania safari as they will be comfortable all the time of their journey even in hot seasons. However, those who want to visit Dar es Salaam city should prepare themselves for hot and humid conditions throughout the year and sometimes heavy rainfalls.
ATTRACTIONS IN DAR ES SALAAM
On your journey to visit DarSalaamlaam city during the Tanzania safari tour, you will get the opportunity to visit several places that attract many people every year. Let us see some of these attractions in Dar es Salaam city.
National museum and house of culture
Located in the central part of the city are the National Museum and House of Culture thatwhichvide a lot of information about Tanzania’s history and culture and also information about the colonization in Tanzania. here you will see traditional crafts and many prehistoric fossils that are coming from Olduvai Gorge.
Village Museum
This village is located a little bit far from the center of the city. On their Tanzania safaris in DarCityy, visitors can witness different traditional houses of Tanzania from various Tanzania ethnic groups. Also, the visitors can get chances to watch cultural performances and participate in workshops.
Coco beach
This is one of the most popular places in Dar es Salaam that attracts not only visitors but also the locals in the city. Coco Beach is located in the Msasani area, and it is special for relaxation and refreshment and to enjoy street foods and so many events such as festivals. Among the most amazing Tanzania safari places, this place offers a unique way of refreshment on the sandy beach of Dar es Salaam Msasani Peninsula.
Tinga tinga Art centre
Do you know that there is a place to watch amazing and attractive works of art including beautiful pictures of different animals and bright colorful paintings? This place Is located in Dar City in one of the well-known areas of Oysterbay. It is so named after the name of its founder Edward Said Tingatinga in the late 1960s. it attracts so many visitors on their safari in Tanzania by offering chances for them to see amazing works of art and even purchasing them directly from the creators where they can bargain the price.
Mbudya Island
This island is located just off the Dar city and it happens to be one of the four islands that form part of Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve. It is a special Tanzania safari destination for relaxation after having a long and exhausting day in the city of Dar es Salaam. Some Tanzania safari activities that can be done on Mbudya island are snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing. There are bandas on this island that can be used for shading together with a simple restaurant where visitors can buy seafood and drinks.
Therefore, there are many other attractions in Dar City including Askari Monument, Bagamoyo City, Botanical Garden, Mwenge Market and Kivukoni Fish Market. All these places attract many visitors to Dar city during their Tanzania safari tour.
Are you ready to visit Dar es Salaam, the largest city in East Africa? Check with your Tanzania safari tour operator for more information about itinerary planning.