




Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday
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$97
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A tour of Dar es Salaam will take you to the National Museum, Village Museum, Mwenge Carvings Market, Tingatinga art Gallery, Slipway Shopping Centre, The Fish Market, City Centre, Historical Building and many other Sites. The name Dar es Salaam means "the house of peace" formerly Mzizima. It is an enticing mix of sight seeing, shopping and entertainment, the largest city in Tanzania reflects a fascinating blend of its rich historical past and its sophisticated contemporary present. The name was given by Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar when he decided to use the harbor city as a port and trade centre in between 1858 and 1862. Since then the town has flourished and is now the commercial hub of the country with high population, important economic centre and one of the fastest growing cities in Tanzania & most prominent city in arts, fashion, media, music, film, television and a leading financial centre it is also the largest and most populous Swahili-speaking city in the world.
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Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Information
Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania has docking at the Port of Dar es Salaam. Travelers explore the National Museum’s cultural exhibits. Excursions visit Bongoyo Island’s beaches. Local markets sell kanga fabrics. The peak season, June to October, brings dry weather; taxis cost 5,000-10,000 TZS. Photography captures harbor life. Dining onboard includes ugali. Souvenirs, like Maasai beads, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Swahili culture. Light clothing suits the tropical climate. Dar Es Salaam’s vibrant port offers an East African coastal gateway.
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in-vehicle air conditioning
all fees and/or taxes
Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.