The 10 Best Free Things to do in Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam Region

January 31, 2022 Roger Rusk

Nestled along a natural harbor on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a multicultural city, home to African Tanzanians, Arabic and South Asian communities, British and German expatriates, Catholics, Lutherans and Muslims. This diversity in people is reflected in the culture: the city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. Its vibrant music scene has witnessed a rise in Bongo Flava, a form of hip hop.
Restaurants in Dar es Salaam

1. The Tanzanite Dream

Plot 778 Mataka Road Upanga West, Dar es Salaam Tanzania +255 22 215 2739 [email protected] http://www.MrTanzanites.com
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5.0 based on 132 reviews

The Tanzanite Dream

We are one of the top Gemstone Dealers and Jewelers in Tanzania. In our showroom visitors will find Top Quality Tanzanites and Tanzanite set jewelry at most competitive prices. Other attractions for visitors who come are the gem museum, gem lapidary and jewelry manufacturing facility. We are 6 branches in Dar es Salaam - The Tanzanite Dream Upanga. - The Tanzanite Dream, Kaunda Avenue, Oysterbay. - The Tanzanite Dream, Greatwall Hotel, Oysterbay. - Africa Gems, Slipway, Masaki. - Paragon Gems, Village Walk, Sea Cliff, Masaki. - Sino Gems and Jewels, Serena Hotel, City Centre.

Reviewed By leehannav - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Veenay is the best sales person i have ever met he is just great! So the service is excellent and i got such beautiful earings for myself

2. Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery

Bagamoyo Road, Dar es Salaam Tanzania http://www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=91100&mode=1
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery

Dar es Salaam War Cemetery now contains 1,764 Commonwealth burials of the First World War, 60 of them unidentified, and 41 from the Second World War, 7 of them unidentified. The 112 war graves of other nationalities, the majority of them Belgian and German, all date from the First World War. The cemetery also contains the DAR ES SALAAM HINDU CREMATION MEMORIAL which commemorates 14 Indian servicemen whose remains were cremated in accordance with their faith. The DAR ES SALAAM BRITISH AND INDIAN MEMORIAL which stands within Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, commemorates by name more than 1,500 officers and men who died in East Africa during and after January 1917 (the advance to the Rufiji river) who have no known grave. The memorial was moved from a site elsewhere in the township and re-sited in Memorial Garden A. The earlier casualties are commemorated by a similar memorial at Nairobi, Kenya.

3. Chuma Art Workshop

Guinea Road Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam PO Box 70045 Tanzania +255 622 100 100 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/chumaartworkshop
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Chuma Art Workshop

Wonder Workshop was home of 30 plus physically disabled men and women from all over Tanzania. For more than 11 years it was committed to training and empowering the artisans with skills like welding, carpentry, paper and bead making. In October 2017, Wonder Workshop was officially closed as it ran out of Business. Chuma Art Worskshop is a story of hope to the Artisans who were still very passionate about the authentic detailing, sculpture and designing the weldedart pieces. Chuma values the quality of the items we design, every piece of scrap metal was intentionally placed to compliment every other that completes the whole sculpture or functional item. Four Brave Artisans, found Chuma Art Workshop in December 2017, and it been growing ever since. Out BIGGEST DREAM is that we are able to improve living standards of as many physically disabled artists as we can reach. By reading and sharing this articale you are helping us achieve this dream and we thank you! Also Welcome to our Work

4. Tingatinga Arts Cooperative Society

Haile Selassie Road Morogoro Stores, Dar es Salaam 23122 Tanzania +255 686 075 548 [email protected] http://www.tingatingaart.com/
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Tingatinga Arts Cooperative Society

Reviewed By DrJamieB19 - Philadelphia, United States

I traveled with my adult son and teen daughter and we each found something we loved at the Tingatinga Arts cooperative. Adamson's #007 had authentic wood carvings, ceremonial knives, and portraits, and the stalls on both sides had collectables as well. We went three times and would have stayed longer (and shopped more) if they had a place to eat and relax.

5. Tanzania Centre for Cultural Heritage

Nyerere Road Quality Centre Mall, Dar es Salaam 235 Tanzania +255 689 885 287 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/TCCH.Tz/info/?tab=page_info
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Tanzania Centre for Cultural Heritage

'Culture is rooted in people; people who are beautiful, and people who create art; Art that not only pleases the eye, But stays with the soul. Forever' Tanzania Centre for Cultural Heritage (TCCH) is an honest effort to preserve and promote art and craft created by people of Tanzania.Be it Makonde - the wood sculpture art or Tinga Tinga Paintings or even the Maasai Bead Art, there is lot more!!

Reviewed By venerandar2017

Very beautiful and attraction with good customer service.The shop is located in quality centre way to airport.All most natural products are found their by identify the natural of Tanzania including wooden material .

6. Kivukoni Fish Market

Dar es Salaam Tanzania
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4.0 based on 111 reviews

Kivukoni Fish Market

Reviewed By CaliGuy01 - San Francisco, United States

This is a must see if you have the stomach for it. I think this is a very important place in the city you see the fisherman and crew bringing the days catch from boat to market. There is also kitchens to cook the food. It is a very interesting place to see.

7. University of Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam Tanzania +255 22 241 0509 http://www.udsm.ac.tz
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

University of Dar es Salaam

8. St. Joseph's Cathedral of Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam

24 Sokoine Drive 24 Sokoine Road, Dar es Salaam Tanzania +255 753 500 899 http://web.facebook.com/stjosephdsm2016/
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4.0 based on 74 reviews

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam

Reviewed By kilovolt500 - Bangkok, Thailand

St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Roman Catholic, built by Germans more than 115 years ago, impressive architecture, outside and inside, with stained glass windows, the whole structure reminded me of churches in Germany. On 1 September 1990 Pope John Paul II addressed the faithful in this cathedral. I visited the cathedral on a Friday and surprisingly a church service was in progress. The cathedral is very well maintained.

9. Mwenge Woodcarvers Market

Sam Nujoma Road, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
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4.0 based on 94 reviews

Mwenge Woodcarvers Market

Reviewed By borisd491 - Durham, United States

This is the best place to purchase tourist cultural souvenirs in Dar es Salaam. The prices are negotiable. There are some inexpensive statues, jewelry artwork and etc. The vendors are Tanzania friendly! Mwenge has been in operation for over 30 years.

10. Azania Front Lutheran Chruch

Sokoine Drive, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
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4.0 based on 31 reviews

Azania Front Lutheran Chruch

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