Dar es Salaam

Dar es salaam Travel Guide

Nestled on the Indian Ocean coast, Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest city and logistics hub. The title Dar belongs to Dodoma, a drab administrative city located inland and best avoided. The city of Dar es Salaam is a typical African city, full of energy and people strutting in the bustling streets. Dar es Salaam's origins have been influenced by a myriad of Sultans, Germans, and British. The city started as a fishing village in the mid-19th century and is now one of the most famous tourist spots in Tanzania, boasting the most important ports and trading centres. Despite its name, which means “abode of peace” in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is the main port of call for most visitors. It is an ideal place from which both the wilderness areas and the beaches of Tanzania and Zanzibar can be seen and explored. The architecture of Dar es Salaam showcases Swahili, colonial, and Asian influences, which makes it the perfect place in Tanzania for travellers. From bustling streets to chaotic traffic, Dar may not be to everyone’s taste, but it is sure to offer its travellers true African culture and lifestyle. With the implementation of modern facilities and style, Dar es Salaam has now become a tourist hub in the city of Tanzania.