Attractions
With a vast and turbulent history, Dar es Salaam is not a
renowned sightseeing destination, but it does offer many
attractions for holidaymakers and the city's down-to-earth
atmosphere makes it pleasant to explore.
The main attractions in and around Dar es Salaam are actually
natural, including the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve, the Pugu Hills
Forest Reserve, and Bongoyo Island, which can be reached by a short
boat ride. Visitors may also enjoy a trip to the Zoological
Gardens, or a quiet afternoon at the Dar es Salaam Botanical
Gardens, a lush sanctuary in the urban jungle.
For beach lovers, Kigamboni (South Beach) is situated just
beyond central Dar es Salaam. An affluent area almost entirely
filled with beach resorts, some of the best beaches in Dar es
Salaam are to be found in Kigamboni. Many hotels charge an entry
fee, however a portion of this is returned in the form of food
vouchers.
For those wanting a taste of the local culture and history there
are a number of good museums in Dar es Salaam, the most popular of
which for travellers are the National Museum and the Makumbusho
Village Museum.
National Museum and House of Culture
Located next to the Botanical Gardens, the National Museum (now
officially called the National Museum and House of Culture) was
opened in 1940 in the King George V Memorial Museum. A new wing was
built in 1963 and King George V's car can...
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A popular tourist attraction, the Makumbusho Village Museum
displays traditional Tanzanian homes and lifestyles, representing
about 18 ethnic tribes from different parts of the country.
Marketed as a way to experience the whole of Tanzania in a day, the
village is an interesting living...
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