By Michaelmas
Anne Marie
Dar es
Salaam, formerly known as Mzizima, is
the largest city in Tanzania. It is also the country’s richest city, a
regionally important economic centre and former capital. ‘Dar es Salaam’ means
‘harbour of peace’ and was named by Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar, who
began building the city around 1865.
After a
lot of research and reviews from other travelers, we have compiled our own list
assuring the “proven” most things to do in Tanzania’s commercial city are on
our top 14 and here they are. Enjoy reading and enjoy your stay in Dar es
Salaam!
01. Visit
the National Museum and House of Culture for a deeply moving
human experience.
02. Eat
some of East Africa’s best pizza at Pronto
Pizza Restaurant.
03. Admire
the high quality artisan pieces made by men and women at Nyerere Cultural Centre.
04. Cradle
a cup of signature Tanzanian coffee at Africafe
Coffee House.
| Africafe Coffee House |
05. Book
your dinner at Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam – The Kilimanjaro
Hotel with a spectacular view of the city and harbour.
| Hyatt Regency- Dar-es-Salaam |
06. Get in
shape at the Colosseum Fitness Club
with one of its superb afternoon aerobics classes.
| Colosseum Fitness Club |
07. Drop
in at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel for
a gin and tonic and dip in the pool.
| Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel |
08. Join JCCE Tours & Safaris for an
organized Saturday afternoon walk in the city.
| JCCE Tours & Safaris |
09. Pitch
up at Nyumbani Lounge for live
entertainment from Lady Jaydee &
Machozi Band and enjoy excellent brochettes (grilled meat).
| Nyumbani Lounge |
10. Browse
Traditional Dances everyday of the
week from 1400 hours to 1800 hours at The
Village Museum.
| The Village Museum |
11. Delve
into Sea Cliff Village or Kariakoo Market for a splash of colour
and easy shopping.
12. Visit Golden Tulip Hotel for the best
brochette in Dar es Salaam and a cozy African ambience.
| Golden Tulip Hotel |
13. Head
out to Kigamboni for a picnic along
the Indian Ocean.
14. Visit Epidor Café for the most tempting
chocolate croissants in Dar-Es-Salaam.
| Epidor Café |
©
2012
Michaelmas
Anne Marie – JCCE Tours & Safaris Ltd
