Dar es Salaam means "House of Peace" in Arabic. For a city which such a name it is a suprisingly busy and lively place where it is sometimes hard to find some rest.





The city has grown quite fast since independence and now has a population of almost two million. The city was founded in the 19-th century by the Sultan of Zanzibar who needed a port on the mainland.

The main sights are the very colourful Kariakoo Market and clock tower, the National Museum, and the Botanical Gardens. All of these are either in or not far from the city centre.

About 10 km from the city centre, you find the the Village Museum, which is also worth a visit. The best beach close to the capital is Oyster Bay.

Arusha
Arusha National Park
Bukoba
Dar es salaam
Kilimanjaro
Lake manyara national park
Lushoto
Mafia island
Matemwe
Mikumi national park
Moshi
Ndutu Conservation Area
Ngorongoro crater
Olduvai gorge
Saadani National Park
Selous game reserve
Serengeti national park
Stone Town
Swahili Coast
Tanga