Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Dar Es Salaam (average of $911). Flying to Dar Es Salaam in June will prove the most costly (average of $1,736). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$1,090
February
$1,080
March
$1,114
April
$981
May
$1,118
June
$1,736
July
$1,627
August
$1,210
September
$911
October
$1,075
November
$1,012
December
$1,233
DAR Temperature | 73.4 - 82.4 °F |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dar Es Salaam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Entertainment
Crew
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Dar es Salaam is often seen as a necessary stop-off on the way to a safari holiday. However, there are some interesting attractions in the city itself, including the National Museum, the Makumbusho Village Museum, Mawazo contemporary art gallery and the Askari Monument. Dhow cruises to the island marine reserve of Bongoyo are deservedly popular. Travelers seeking an authentic taste of city life may want to check out the busy fish market, Kivukoni Front and Kariakoo Market. Oyster Bay, meanwhile, is an upmarket enclave of glamorous mansions and the location of Coco Beach, a good spot for a swim, drink or lunch.
Due to its proximity to the equator, the climate of Dar es Salaam is tropical with hot and humid weather all year round. The most popular time to visit is outside the rainy seasons which last from April to May and October to November. Months from December to March tend to be the hottest times.
The public transport system in Dar es Salaam is limited. Dalla-dallas are small minivans with specific routes. They’re cheap and fairly easy to use, but a little geographical knowledge of the city helps. Taxis are privately owned (there are no official taxis) and prices should always be agreed before traveling.
Caution should be exercised, especially in busy areas such as Kariakoo Market, against pickpockets and bag snatchers. Muggings are not an infrequent occurrence in the city. Visitors should always keep money and valuables secure and out of sight, avoiding quiet areas and walking alone at night.
Dar es Salaam International Airport (DAR) is also known as Julius Nyerere International Airport after Tanzania’s first president, and serves Tanzania’s largest city and capital Dar es Salaam.
While the airport is relatively small, a lot of travelers have reported that it is chaotic and disorganized, and the facilities on offer are very basic and often out of date. One complaint in particular is the lack of signage – it is difficult to know which gate you are meant to be at.
Standing in long lines at this airport should not come as a surprise, so make sure you’re dressed appropriately for the airport – Dar es Salaam is very hot, and the airport’s air-conditioning seldom works.
If you are flying into Dar es Salaam International, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to find your way around (and to get to the airport, as traffic in the area is also notoriously bad) – and try to avoid long layovers there, if possible.
A new terminal and taxiway are apparently under development.