10 things to do in Dar Es Salaam...what are your favorites?

I get that question quite often. I usually know what to suggest (though a lot of people forget to explain what they expect in terms of price, interests and quality).

Most guide books tell you to skip Dar Es Salaam and go straight to your next destination. In fact, the majority of visitors to Dar Es Salaam tend to follow that advice, but if you appear to come through Dar with time to kill or if you as an expat have visitors to entertain, – or simply as me – actually like Dar Es Salaam for what it is, give it a try.

Amongst my favorites are (click):

1. Kanga shopping in Uhuru Street.

2. South Indian food at the Badminton Institute.

3. A walk from Mission Street via Mosque Street - maybe all the way down to Kariakoo.

4. Music, art performance or drinks at Dar Alive/Malaika House or the next door Cine Club.

5. Mishkaki at Jackie's on Haile Selassie

6. A visit to the National Museum and a walk round the Botanical Garden

7. Swimming in the Indian Ocean at the Southern or Northern Beaches.

8. Flying over Dar Es Salaam.

9. Exploring the colourful nightlife - from Mediterraneo, Cine Club, Dar Alive, Trinity to Level8.

10. A trip to Bongoy Island.

But there is so much more. I am about to write an article, encouraging people to check out Dar Es Salaam, in stead of rushing through.

 

If you have any favorites, you'd like to share, please do let me know.