Take in the waterfront beauty of Dar es Salaam
Enjoy the monuments and other features of Dar es Salaam. This city's cycling, seaside and seafood restaurants draw many visitors. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Dar es Salaam
Do you want to discover top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that Dar es Salaam has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Dar-es-Salaam Zoo (9.1 mi / 14.6 km)
- Water World (10.6 mi / 17.1 km)
- Wet n Wild Water Park (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
- Lugalo Golf Course (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Dar es Salaam
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Dar es Salaam is a great place to get out in nature. Here are some of the area’s most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Coco Beach (3.9 mi / 6.3 km)
- Mbezi Beach (7.8 mi / 12.5 km)
- Bahari Beach (13.1 mi / 21.1 km)
- Kijiji Beach (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Bongoyo Island (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
- Jangwani Beach (10.6 mi / 17 km)
Transport to and around Dar es Salaam
Fly into Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.), the closest airport, located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.), which is 41.9 mi (67.4 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, the main station is Dar Es Salaam Central Station.