Dar es Salaam: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Askari Monument
Standing sentinel in the bustling city center of Dar es Salaam, the Askari Monument is a poignant memorial that honors the African troops who fought as the Carrier Corps in World War I under the British. This bronze statue depicts an Askari soldier in a World War I...
St. Joseph's Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral, a beacon of faith in the heart of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, stands as an architectural marvel and a significant place of worship. This stunning church, constructed in the Gothic style, captures the eyes and hearts of both worshippers and visitors...
Azania Front Lutheran Church
Nestled in the heart of Dar es Salaam, the bustling commercial capital of Tanzania, stands the Azania Front Lutheran Church – an emblem of spiritual solace and architectural grace. This historic church, with its distinctive red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls, has...
National Museum
Exhibits on Tanzania's history and culture The National Museum of Tanzania is a cornerstone of cultural heritage in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam. Established in 1940, this museum is a sanctuary for those eager to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Tanzanian history, anthropology, and art.
Uhuru Monument
The Uhuru Monument, also known as the Uhuru Torch Monument, stands as an emblem of independence in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This significant memorial is located at the Mnazi Mmoja Park in the heart of the city and holds a place of pride among the...
Makatumbe Range Rear Lighthouse
The Makatumbe Range Rear Lighthouse stands as a navigational beacon in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This coastal lighthouse serves as an essential guide for vessels sailing in and out of one of East Africa's most significant ports, ensuring safe...
Selander Bridge
Selander Bridge, a vital artery in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is an architectural marvel that spans the Kurasini Creek, linking the central business district to the Oysterbay and the Msasani Peninsula.
Ikulu
Nestled in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, the State House, known locally as Ikulu, stands as a testament to Tanzania's political heritage and contemporary governance. This stately compound serves as the official residence of the President of the United Republic of...
Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve
Nestled along the vibrant coast of Tanzania, the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and ecological significance. This marine reserve, established to protect the delicate marine ecosystems found in the area, is a...
Pangavini Island
Pangavini Island is an uninhabited Tanzanian island in the Zanzibar Channel, about 1.5 km off the mainland, north of the country's capital city, Dar es Salaam and is one of the nine islands of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System.
Nyumba ya Sanaa
Nyumba ya Sanaa, also known as the Mwalimu Nyerere Cultural Centre or Julius Nyerere Cultural Centre, was a cultural centre, art workshop and art gallery in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was established in 1972 to promote local modern art and craftsmanship.
The Institute of Finance Management
The Institute of Finance Management is a public Institute in Tanzania established in 1972. It stands as the oldest higher learning financial institution in Tanzania. The institute has been involved in teaching, research, and consultancy.
Port of Dar es Salaam
The Port of Dar es Salaam is the principal port serving Tanzania. The port is one of three ocean ports in the country and handles over 90% of the country's cargo traffic.
College of Business Education
The College of Business Education is a higher learning institution in Tanzania established in 1965, registered and accredited by the National Council for Technical Education to offer Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programmes in various fields of study.
Makatumbe Front Range Lighthouse
The Makatumbe Front Range Lighthouse is located on the island of Inner Makatumbe close to the coast of Dar es salaam, Tanzania and South-West of the island of Outer Makatumbe.
Mafuta House
Benjamin William Mkapa Pension Tower, formerly known as Mafuta House, is one of the tallest buildings in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is a multi-million U.S. Dollar building owned by the National Social Security Fund that will be used for retail and commercial space.
Bongoyo Island
Bongoyo Island is an uninhabited island in Tanzania, situated 2.5 km north of the country's largest city, Dar es Salaam. It is the most frequently visited of the four islands of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve and a popular daytrip for both tourists and Tanzanian residents alike for snorkelling and sunbathing.
Old Boma
The Old Boma of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is one of the city's oldest buildings. It is located at the crossing of Morogoro Road and Sokoine Drive, facing the harbor and adjacent to the City Hall. It was built in 1866-67 by Majid bin Said, sultan of Zanzibar, close to his palace.
Tanzania Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center
Tanzania Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a Buddhist temple located in Dar Es Salaam.
Baháʼí Faith in Tanzania
The Baháʼí Faith in Tanzania begins when the first pioneer, Claire Gung, arrived in 1950 in what was then called Tanganyika. With the first Tanganyikan to join the religion in 1952 the first Baháʼí Local Spiritual Assembly was elected in 1952 of Tanganyika in Dar es Salaam.
Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse
The Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse is located on the coast of Dar es salaam, Tanzania in Oyster Bay. The lighthouse works in conjunction with the Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse to warn ships away from the cliffs at the Msasani peninsula.
Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange
The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange is a stock exchange located on Ohio Street, west of Kivukoni, south east of Dar es Salaam, the commercial capital and largest city in Tanzania. It was incorporated in September 1996 and trading started in April 1998.
Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse
The Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse is located on the coast of Dar es salaam, Tanzania in Oyster Bay. The lighthouse works in conjunction with the Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse to warn ships away from the cliffs at the Msasani peninsula.
University of Dar es Salaam
The University of Dar es Salaam is a public university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was established in 1961 as an affiliate college of the University of London. The university became an affiliate of the University of East Africa in 1963, shortly after Tanzania gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology
The Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology is one of the high learning institutions in Tanzania.
Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre
The Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre is a convention centre located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is named after Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's first president.
Ada Estate
Ada Estate is a primarily residential suburb of Dar es Salaam. In this suburb there are several embassies, including the French embassy; the American embassy was also in Ada Estate before being transferred after the 1998 United States embassy bombings.
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences is a public university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is accredited by the Tanzania Commission for Universities.
Ardhi University
Ardhi University is a public university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was established 28 March 2007, though it has been offering training for more than 60 years in different status.
Open University of Tanzania
The Open University of Tanzania is a distance learning public university in Tanzania. It was established by an Act of Parliament No. 17 of 1992. It is a single mode institution offering certificate, diploma and degree courses through distance learning.
Mwenge
Mwenge is an area in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, located 8 km north west of the Dar es Salaam central business district around the intersection of Bagamoyo Road and Sam Nujoma Road. Mwenge is especially known for the large Makonde community market where ebony sculptures and other crafts are sold.
Hubert Kairuki Memorial University
The Hubert Kairuki Memorial University is a private medical university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is an accredited university recognized by the government Tanzania through the Tanzania Commission for Universities. The university was established in 1997 and was the first private university to be accredited in Tanzania, in June 2000.
Dar es Salaam University College of Education
The Dar es Salaam University College of Education is a constituent college of the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. DUCE is located in Miburani ward, Temeke municipality close to Tanzania National Stadium.
Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College
Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College is a constituent college of Tumaini University Makumira in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Region: Dar es Salaam