Dar es Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania, serving as the capital of the Dar es Salaam Region, also known as the “economic capital of Tanzania”. Situated along the Indian Ocean, the city boasts a natural and excellent harbor, with the Dar es Salaam Port being a major seaport for Tanzania and East African countries.

Dar es Salaam has its unique history and culture, representing a fusion of Bantu culture from the East African Indian Ocean coast with Arab, Indian, and Pakistani cultures to form the Swahili culture. The architectural styles reflect a blend of African indigenous Bantu elements, German colonial culture, British colonial culture, national independence spirit, and Swahili culture, showcasing a mix of European spaciousness, Middle Eastern courtyard verandas, Indo-Pakistani carved doors and windows, and a fusion of stained glass louvers.

There are many tourist attractions in Dar es Salaam, including the Askari Monument to commemorate African soldiers killed during World War I, a miniature botanical garden displaying various East African tropical tree species, the National Museum exhibiting fossils of the oldest human footprints stood upright 3.6 million years ago, and the Old Consulate Building narrating the history of Dar es Salaam as the former capital of Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam

Reasons to visit: The largest city in Tanzania

Continent where the attraction is located: Africa

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Tanzania

Province/State where the attraction is located: Dar es Salaam Region

City where the attraction is located: Dar es Salaam