
Tanzania - Dar Es Salaam (PDF Chapter)
This is the Dar es Salaam chapter from Lonely Planet’s Tanzania guidebook.
Over the last century, Dar es Salaam has grown from a sleepy fishing village into a thriving metropolis. With bustling markets, restaurants and sandy beaches, travellers who linger will encounter the city’s eclectic cultural mix and languid vibe.
- shop for wonderfully wacky, upcycled souvenirs at the Wonder Workshop
- maps
- Join hardworking locals living it up at the city’s main weekend beach hang-out, Coco Beach
- transport
- head out to Mbudya and Bongoyo for snorkelling and picnics on pristine offshore islands
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Northern Beaches, Offshore Islands, and Southern Beaches.

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