Before our hostel was ready for guests, two shared apartments gave us cash flow, hospitality experience and a first look at what international travelers needed.
A local-style guide to where to eat in Dar es Salaam, from casual grills and Coco Beach bites to seafood, breakfast, and ocean-view dinners.
Mbudya or Bongoyo? Compare departure areas, atmosphere, swimming, planning and who each Dar es Salaam island suits before choosing your day trip.
Compare Mbudya, Bongoyo, Coco Beach, Kigamboni and Mbezi Beach with locally grounded advice on the best choice for your Dar es Salaam beach day.
Plan your first Dar es Salaam visit with Tamara's firsthand advice on choosing a base, arrival planning, transport, food, beaches and a flexible three-day itinerary.
A practical, locally grounded guide to dala-dalas, DART buses, bajajs, boda-bodas and ride-hailing in Dar es Salaam.
Ditch the airport stress! You’ve just touched down in Tanzania, and the adventure is calling. But first, you need to get from Julius Nyerere...
Forget what you’ve heard. Dar es Salaam isn’t just a dusty stopover on the way to Zanzibar or the Serengeti. It’s a city buzzing with electric...
So, you’ve heard about Coco Beach. Is it a pristine, white-sand paradise? Not exactly. Is it one of the most authentic, vibrant, and fun local...
Dar es Salaam pulses with an energy all its own. It's a city of bustling markets, ocean breezes, and a vibrant street life that tells a story around...