Places to Visit

PLACES TO VISIT IN DAR ES SALAAM

There are numerous places in Dar es Salaam worth visiting. They are interesting to locals as well as foreigners. The Remnants of colonial presence, both German and British, can still be seen in the landmarks and architecture around the city.

Make it a point to visit the following places:

Nyerere Cultural Centre

Next to the Movenpick Hotel. Traditional Art and Paintings exposition. Also training on handicrafts. The distinctive Makuti-palm roofed building houses the Nyumba ya Saana, the House of Art. Begun in 1972 by an American nun, the co-operative supports many young artists, with work ranging from batiks through carvings, oil paintings, pottery, weaving and clothing. Formerly known as 'nyumba ya sanaa' or 'art house'.

The Askari Monument

It stands on the round about connecting Samora Avenue and Azikiwe Street. This monument stands where the previous statue of Herman Von Wissman was erected in 1911. It was put in commemoration of fallen heroes of the World Wars.

The Clock Tower

It is located along Samora Avenue standing at the roundabout that connects Nkrumah, Uhuru, Railway and India Streets. Built in 1961 it was put up to inaugurate Dar es Salaam elevation to city status.

Republic Fountain

Just in front of Mnazi Moja dispensary. This landmark was built for the country's first Republic celebrations in 1962.

Uhuru Torch

It is located just a few meters away from the republic fountain. This was built in celebration of Tanzanias Independence in 1961.

Botanical Gardens

It was established by the Germans in 1906 and after WW1, the British maintained the garden.
The garden is well manicured with variety of plant and flower species. It also has a green house. Incase you are lucky you may see peacocks in the area.

National Museum

Opened in 1940, it houses many historical treasures the most important of which are the remains of the first humans discovered by Dr.Louis Leakey at Olduvai Gorge.

Ocean Road Hospital

Built 1897 it has undergone total rehabilitation. The small domed building between the main hospital and the old doctor's house where Dr.Koch discovered the malaria and tuberculosis viruses.

Village Museum

Located along Bagamoyo Road, it holds collection of onsite traditional buildings from different places and ethnic groups in Tanzania.

Rita Hayworth House

Found in oysterbay, it was of this famous hollywood actress.

ACTIVITIES

Several Activities take place thought the year in Dar. A few entertaining activities are listed here.

Golf, Tennis & Rugby

At the Gymkhana Club.
It has a large Golf pad and Tennis Grounds.
Tel: 2138445

Horse Riding

At the Horse Club.
For more information Tel: 0754 000 234/5

Bowling

Bowling at the Cosmic Bowling Alley at the Sea Cliff Hotel Tel: 2600380

Water Sports

Wind Surfing, Scuba Diving and Sailing at Jangwani Sea Breeze. Tel: 2647215
Sailing, Windsurfing, Waterskiing, Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at DSM Yatch Club Tel: 2600132
Windsurfing, Sailing, Jet Ski and Waterskiing at the White Sands Hotel Tel: 2113678

Dar es Salaam boasts of having beautiful unspoiled beaches. The most popular beaches are Oyster Bay, Msasani Peninsula, Mikocheni, Kawe and Kunduchi.

Coco Beach, also known as Oyster Bay Beach is a popular and frequently visited spot. It is clean and has police patrol during the day. The beach is famous for jogging, beach volley ball and swimming.

Seven kilometers north of the city, to Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve offers good snorkeling and diving sites for those who want to explore the water. The reserve boasts beautiful beaches, secluded islands, and many varieties of marine species.

Amusement Parks

Water World
Jangwani Beach Road, Near White Sands Hotel
Water slides and interconnected Swimming Pools
Tel: 2647624

Kunduchi Wet ‘N' Wild Water Park
Water park located at Kuduchi. Water slides and interconnected swimming pools. Small boats, water skiing and Go-Karting.
Tel: 2650519

ART, CULTURE & LIBRARIES

La Petite Galerie 0741 261663
Raza Art Gallery 2775169
National Central Library 2150048
Alliance Francaise 2111331 / 2131406
British Council 2116574
Iranian Culture Center 2115932
Russian Culture Center 2136578 / 2136577
National Museum 2122030
Mwalimu Nyerere Culture Center 2131727 / 2133960
Village Museum 2700437
Art & Frame 2602700
Mandawa Studio 0754 431289
African Art & Tanzanite 2773717
Persian Art 0754 755079

MUSEUMS

The National Museum

It is Located on Shaban Robert Street. It was Originally built in 1940 by the British as King George V memorial a new building was added in 1963. The museum displays exhibits ethnography, archaeology, and history. Including, the skull of Australopithecus Boisei, which was discovered in 1959 at Olduvai Gorge by the late Dr.Leakey, antique tribal artifacts and some fascinating World War One memorabilia.
Tel: 2117508

National Village Museum

Kijitonyama, New Bagamoyo Rd. Displaying traditional village homes from all over Tanzania.
Tel: 2700437

CINEMAS

New World Entertainment, www.darcinemas.com
Little Theatre
Slipway