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Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest city and main port.

Dar es Salaam

343 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Dar es Salaam.

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Party of 4
Islington

"July 2014 trip to Tanzania"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 12 Jul 2014 and 25 Jul 2014
"Very enjoyable and memorable.

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No, just keep up the very good work you do." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S & Ms J
Sweden

"My jul 2014 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 11 Jul 2014 and 21 Jul 2014
"The trip as a whole was good. All arrangements were perfect and the camps with staff was very nice. The thing we weren't 100% satisfied with was the wildlife. This may be because we have already experienced a lot on previous safaris, also in places that are less commercial and visited than for example the Serengeti and the Masai Mara.

Lake Manze was much better for us than the Impala camp. We liked the rustic camp a lot, and the scenery and wildlife sightings was overall much better." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs B
Bath

"My Feb 2014 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 1 Feb 2014 and 9 Feb 2014
"Very enjoyable and in line with expectations.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No suggestions - you offer great service and great value. Very satisfied." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The M-W family
London

"My Dec 2013 trip"

I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 25 Dec 2013 and 7 Jan 2014
"Based on a 'general idea'of what we wanted - Angela put together an absolutely perfect itinerary for us as a family. Her expert knowledge really guided us in our final choices and she spent plenty of time over quite a few calls discussing different scenarios and timetables of how to organise the trip.

Up to the time of leaving - Angela was regularly answering queries about the trip - always being available to guide and reassure us on preparations." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
riguss
Belgium

"My Dec 2013 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 22 Dec 2013 and 3 Jan 2014
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Sweden

"Could not have had a better first safari!!"

I visited Tanzania between 2 Nov 2013 and 16 Nov 2013
"We really enjoyed our safari and I did not want to leave." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F.
Spain

"Great trip to Southern Tanzania !"

I visited Tanzania between 1 Nov 2013 and 10 Nov 2013
"Do not obfuscate just with the Northern Circuit , If you want great wildlife viewing with far fewer crowds then go to the south , Selous and Ruaha are wild and beautiful ." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Avon

"A truly memorable safari in Southern Tanzania"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 25 Sep 2013 and 9 Oct 2013
"We had a fantastic time and are already planning our next game viewing holiday with Expert Africa. Many thanks" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs T
Victoria

"My Sep 2013 trip"

I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 5 Sep 2013 and 26 Sep 2013
"Great varied holiday.

For a month long holiday there was only one minor one hiccup so that's pretty good. The Wild Horizons road transport from Zambezi Sun to Livingstone Airport didn't turn up. They then didn't answer any of the contact numbers incl their emergency mobile so that is probably more of a concern. No problem we just got the hotel to order us a taxi. A Wild Horizons rep finally called the hotel & said their vehichle wouldn't start that morning & they had another vehicle on the way. We said that given the time we were now taking whatever turned up first (which was the taxi). To their credit Wild Horizans must have contacted the taxi driver and told him to return the fare to us.

Proably the only thing we would have changed on the holiday was to sway Tafika camp in Sth Luangwa NP for one that was on a perennial river with watersports such as canoeing (eg Lower Zambezi NP)

Maruska was extremely helpful with planning our trip and very responsive to our questions .. thanks Maruska

PS: We don't normally have our trips organised by a travel agent and only initially contacted Expert Afrika for the Busanga & Tafika bookings .. but then Maruska offered to book most of the other accn & transfers & that's what happened. Very unusual for us to have transfer cars waiting at an airport etc with our name on a card & we don't see much of an advantage over just getting a bus/taxi .. but i can see that some folks would love the certainty of transport waiting for them

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No" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Bristol

"Tanzania and Mozambique 2013"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 22 Aug 2013 and 9 Sep 2013
"We had a wonderful trip and the transfers were, as ever, well organised, even through Nairobi airport. The places we stayed more than lived up to our expectations. The lodges were very quiet compared to last year and we did enjoy feeling exclusive. We enjoyed mostly having the game drive vehicles to ourselves. It is a shame that the lack of direct flights from the UK may be deterring people from visiting Tanzania, but we loved the quietness. We certainly had no problems although the return flight was more tiring and not so pleasant because of not being a through flight.

We were impressed with all our accommodation and are amazed with how such luxury is provided in the wilds of Africa. We did find that Mosiguard improved our tsetse fly experience. All the vehicles we used were comfortable. We can recommend a southern Tanzanian safari for the game we saw (everything bar rhino and wild dog), and the beautiful scenery and lovely people. I hope we shall return." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in Dar es Salaam

Our suggestions for places to stay in Dar es Salaam


Southern Sun Dar

Southern Sun

Expert Africa books the Southern Sun in Dar es Salaam as a reliable overnight standby for our travellers passing through the city.


82% (179 reviews)
Serena Hotel Dar

Serena Hotel Dar

The Serena Hotel in Dar in Das es Salaam is one of the city's reliable fixtures - part of a well managed group.


80% (75 reviews)
Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay

North of downtown Dar es Salaam, the Oyster Bay feels like an exclusive hideaway, with its contemporary design.


98% (54 reviews)
The Slipway

The Slipway

The Slipway Hotel in Dar es Salaam is located on the waterfront in a small complex with restaurants and shops.


82% (30 reviews)
Hyatt Regency Hotel

Hyatt Regency Hotel

The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam is situated in the centre of Dar and has the facilities you would expect of a high-quality international hotel


80% (17 reviews)
Sea Cliff Hotel

Sea Cliff Hotel

The Sea Cliff Hotel is a smart international hotel in Dar, offering comfortable accommodation and fine views across the Indian Ocean.


80% (10 reviews)
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam

A typical Four Points by Sheraton hotel, this city hotel provides comfort and style in central Dar es Salaam, offering the perks and familiarity of the Marriott brand.


80% (1 review)

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