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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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Mrs R
Bath

"Tanzania: 4 camp safari holiday"

I visited Tanzania between 26 Oct 2010 and 9 Nov 2010
"Very enjoyable experience. We do wish there were more guides from the local communities being trained up." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
G & G
Glasgow

"Wonderful trip to Southern Tanzania"

I visited Tanzania between 23 Oct 2010 and 7 Nov 2010
"A wonderful trip for our 10th wedding anniversary and we've had some really great trips to other African destinations with Expert in the past but this was a bit special at times - particularly as Claire had notified the camps of our anniversary.

We were fortunate to have had some of our best ever wildlife sightings. Mwagusi and Beho Beho certainly are best in class in our experience and Pole Pole made for a lovely relaxing option on the coast.

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Keep doing what you do and we'll keep being customers" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs J
WMD

"Excellent."

I visited Tanzania between 23 Oct 2010 and 29 Oct 2010
"Dear Chris, Ellie and all the staff at Expert Africa,

Lastly, the hotel for our final nights stay was first class and very much appreciated by all the party.

Overall the trip was a very exciting adventure and all our family would like to express their thanks to Expert Africa, and feels you certainly lived up to your name." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms C & Mr S
London

"What a welcome to sub-Saharan Africa!"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 16 Oct 2010 and 29 Oct 2010
"The trip was a dream come true. Everything met or exceeded our expectations. The recommendations [with one minor exception] were spot on and made this one of the best holidays that we have taken.

If I am nit-picking I would say that the hotel in Dar was the wrong choice for what we needed i.e. an evening in Dar before an early flight to the UK. Somewhere in the city centre would have saved us nearly 2 hours of rush hour traffic for a hotel that we barely saw in daylight. Even so it was an experience seeing what was beeing sold as we sat in the traffic so it wasn't all bad.

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Just think about hotels nearer the airport!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr K & Ms C
Germany

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I visited Tanzania between 13 Oct 2010 and 22 Oct 2010
"Compared to the prior trips were there were (with few exeptions) no other tourists in sight, this experience was too crowded for my taste - but given the destination, Serengeti during migration time, this is probaely difficult to avoid.

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See you next year" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs V
Harlow

"Southern Tanzania safari"

I visited Tanzania between 12 Oct 2010 and 27 Oct 2010
"We were very happy with most of our safari, Lake Manze camp excepted, and very happy with how Claire from Expert Africa helped us decide on places to go and the general organisation of the trip. Everything 'happened' as arranged and expected and that is not always the case in Africa so full marks to Expert Africa.
As seasoned African safari goers the Southern Tanzanian circuit was new to us but met our expectations with excellent game, wonderful bird life and beautiful locations in Ruaha and Selous.
If there was any blot it would be that being close to beach resorts means that you get a number of first time safari goers whose interest is superficial and where the safari is bolted on as some sort of exotic extra to a beach trip that is the tourist's main interest and some of the camps cater to this level of tourism. Selous tourism has evidently expanded in recent years and we fear that this will lead to safari tourism in the way some Northern Tanzanian (Ngorongoro) and Southern Kenyan (Mara) areas cater for" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs Y
Angus

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I visited Tanzania between 12 Oct 2010 and 27 Oct 2010
"Please see the comments already written, A Fantastic time and we can't wait to revisit!

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Having only had this trip with you, the experience left nothing to be desired." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr G & Dr E
UK

"southern safari"

I visited Tanzania between 25 Sep 2010 and 8 Oct 2010
"Going to Ruaha first was better in terms of internal flights (especially for someone who gets travel sick). If we had realised how far away Jongomero was from the plains in Ruaha, we would have done two camps here instead of in the Selous (as these are all close together). This meant that we did not get a chance to see cheetah, which I had specifically enquired about. This in addition to our experience at Selous Impala camp, slightly marred our experience, but in general, it was as we expected.

There were no night drives in the Selous, contrary to what I was told.

There is apparently now an early morning flight to Dar from Selous which connects to the BA flight, obviating the need for an overnight stay in Sar.

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More detailed brochure" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Bucks

"Fabulous Selous"

I visited Tanzania between 25 Sep 2010 and 3 Oct 2010
"For us this was a short trip - 6 nights in the bush - but without doubt one of the best we have ever had." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J
Surrey

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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 22 Sep 2010 and 3 Oct 2010
"I planned it as a trip of a lifetime and thanks to Expert Africa, Claire Scott, and other members of the team so it proved to be just that. Now I have the 'bug' to do another trip.

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Just one, a bit nit picking, but your superb wallet would have been even better if it had wrist strap attached as it would save fishing it out of the hand luggage.

This traveller later commented on his guide in Rwanda:

Kamanzi Aloys was great with his knowledge from football, Rwanda history and the local flora & fauna. Plus his driving skills were 1st class if you have experience the roads and the tracks you will understand." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 5 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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