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Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday
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Duration: 8 hrs
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Dar es Salaam: Half-Day City Tour with Transfers
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4.6/5
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Duration: 4–5 hrs
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Dar es Salaam Walking Tour: History and Hidden Treasures
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Dar es Salaam Walking Tour: Old Town, History & Hidden Gems
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Dar es Salaam: City tour
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Dar es Salaam: City Tour with Lunch
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Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours
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Dar es Salaam: City Highlights Tour with Local Guide
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Duration: 9 hrs
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1. Day safaris to Mikumi by Train from dar es salaam
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Duration: 13 hrs
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal
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Duration: 10–12 hrs
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Day trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam
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Duration: 14 hrs
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From Dar es Salaam: Mikumi National Park Day Trip
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Mikumi National Park Day Trip
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4.9/5
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Duration: 7–8 hrs
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Dar es Salaam: Guided Fish Market Tour
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Dar es Salaam Private City Tour
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Duration: 9 hrs
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Cook and Eat Tanzanian Local Food
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Dar es Salaam Food Tour and Walking
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Dar es Salaam: Taste of Tanzania Cooking Class and Food Tour
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Dar es Salaam: Street Food Tour with Local Guide
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Zanzibar Hotel to Airport Private Transfer / Hotels to Hotels
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Sinda Island Day Trip With Snorkelling
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Duration: 7 hrs
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Mbudya island day trip and adventure
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Duration: 10 hrs
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Mikumi National Park Day Trip from Dar es Salaam by SGR Train
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Duration: 12–16 hrs
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Dar es Salaam: Mbudya Island Day Trip with Drinks
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Dar es Salaam: Bongoyo Island Snorkeling Tour & Beach Escape
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Mbudya Island: Private Tour Day Trip from Dar es Salaam
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The visit of South of Zanzibar Guided Tour full-day
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Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank & Prison Island Trip with Lunch
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Clee-oh-pa-truhJuly 7, 2026
5.0
A beautiful island with pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water—perfect for relaxing and swimming. The island is clean, with recycling and garbage stations conveniently located throughout. Volleyball nets are available, and you're welcome to bring your own food for a picnic. Washrooms are available on-site.The last boats depart at **6:00 PM**, so be sure to plan your return. If you'd like to stay longer, overnight camping may be available, subject to availability. A peaceful destination to relax, swim, and repeat!

Mbudya Island

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苦海无边,望不到岸July 13, 2022
5.0
Mentioning Tanzania, I believe many people will first think of the African savannah, the magnificent animal migration, or the "turquoise on the Indian Ocean" - Zanzibar... With rich and unique tourism resources, Tanzania has become a must-visit place for African tourism. If you are in Tanzania or will come here one day, then please pay attention to our "Must-Try" series, you will taste the different charm of Tanzania! Come here, take a touch of emotion, take a break on the peninsula, smell the fragrance of books, taste tea, listen to music, a volume of poetry, and enjoy the leisure and leisure. Here, you can not only feel the African style on the peninsula, but also enjoy the unique tranquility in the embassy area.

Coco Beach

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长脸张少侠February 25, 2026
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Tanzania 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam 【St. Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral】 Kanisa Kuu la Mt. Yosefu (St. Joseph Cathedral Dar es Salaam) St. Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral. It is a Gothic church built by Germans between 1897 and 1902 and consecrated as a Catholic church in 1905. The cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam. One of the most striking features of the cathedral is the stained-glass window behind the altar. Address: Sokoine Dr, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Transportation: Opposite the boat dock; by motorcycle taxi or tuk-tuk Hours: 6:00-18:00 Admission: Free

Kanisa Kuu la Mt. Yosefu (St.Joseph Cathedral Dar es Salaam)

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KassuOctober 15, 2023
5.0
kipepeo beach is one of my favorite places in Dar es Salaam, the beach is clean, the staff are lovely and also the rooms are clean but the food is very expensive so keep that in mind. Definitely will recommend as a little place to escape from all the world chaos

Kipepeo Beach Village

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139***60December 20, 2019
5.0
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway seems to be built by China with support from Tanzania. I went to see it and it was quite dilapidated. On the way back, I ran into a traffic jam. Street vendors don't need a storefront or customers to come to them. Everyone can become a mobile store owner. They can use the traffic jam to sell goods.

Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority - TAZARA

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太月人家May 28, 2022
5.0
Although there are not many fun water activities, overall this water park is worth visiting.

Kunduchi Wet "N" Wild Water Park

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Don't miss these attractions in Dar es salaam: Mbudya Island, Coco Beach, and Kanisa Kuu la Mt. Yosefu (St.Joseph Cathedral Dar es Salaam). If you like Culture & history, try Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday. If you enjoy Day tours, try Dar es Salaam: City Highlights Tour with Local Guide.

You can give Dar es Salaam: Guided Fish Market Tour and Dar es Salaam Private City Tour a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Dar es Salaam: City Highlights Tour with Local Guide, 1. Day safaris to Mikumi by Train from dar es salaam, and From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 5, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Dar es salaam is around SAR 451.84 – SAR 1,952.09. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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