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Getting around in Dar es Salaam can be confusing for visitors. Walking is a pleasant way to see the city, but pedestrians should be mindful of aggressive drivers as the city has no sidewalks. Minibus taxis (called daladala) and buses operate on a flat-fare basis, but travellers should be aware that these do not operate on regular schedules and are often dangerously overcrowded and are popular with pickpockets. Taxis can be hailed from outside most hotels in Dar es Salaam, at a fixed fare, but in most other places it is customary to negotiate the fare in advance. Travellers wishing to hire a car should make sure they have a valid international driver's license, which must be endorsed by the police on arrival in the country. Travellers opting to drive themselves outside of the city should look into hiring a 4x4 or SUV and be aware that cattle and other pedestrians tend to ignore the rules of the road.
Local time is GMT +3.
230 volts, 50Hz. Rectangular or round three-pin plugs are used.
The official currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), divided into 100 cents. The tourism industry prices everything in US Dollars and they are the preferred unit of currency. Money can be exchanged in larger towns; foreign exchange bureaux may offer a better rate of exchange than banks. ATMs are available in major towns and cities. Some major lodges, some hotels and travel agents in urban areas accept credit cards, but these should not be relied on and can incur a surcharge.
The international country dialling code for Tanzania, as well as Zanzibar, is +255. There is good mobile phone coverage in main cities and towns, with operators using GSM networks; rural areas may have limited coverage. There are international roaming agreements with most international operators. Avoid making telephone calls from hotels; they can be very expensive. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.
Emergencies: 112
2016 | 2017 | |
New Years Day | 1 Jan | 1 Jan |
Good Friday | 25 Mar | 14 Apr |
Karume Day | 7 Apr | 7 Apr |
Union Day | 26 Apr | 26 Apr |
Easter Monday | 28 Mar | 17 Apr |
Workers Day | 1 May | 1 May |
Saba Saba | 7 Jul | 7 Jul |
Id al Fitr (End of Ramadan) | 7 Jul | 26 Jun |
Farmers Day | 8 Aug | 8 Aug |
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | 13 Sep | 2 Sep |
Nyerere Day | 14 Oct | 14 Oct |
Independence Day | 9 Dec | 9 Dec |
Birth of Prophet Mohammed | 12 Dec | 1 Dec |
Christmas Day | 25 Dec | 25 Dec |
Boxing Day | 26 Dec | 26 Dec |
Dar es Salaam is situated on the equator and therefore experiences a tropical climate with hot humid weather all year round. It is marginally hotter between December and March, the hottest month being January when average temperatures range between 77°F (25°C) and 88°F (31°C). The city experiences its highest rainfall between April and May, with a milder rainy season in November and December. The best time to visit Dar es Salaam is from June to September, when the temperatures are milder and the humidity is low.
Most large hotels offer airport pick-up services and it is a good idea to arrange these when possible. Taxis are almost always available. It is also possible to rent a car.
Car hire companies operate at the airport.
Taxis can be easily hailed from outside the terminal building but few of these have meters so it is best to negotiate a price first. The journey to the city can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic.
Transferring between the terminals is not usually required but can be done on foot or by taxi.
The airport has a post office, banks, a bureau de change, restaurants, bars, a Business Lounge, a duty-free shop, gift shop, travel agent, and tourist help desk. Facilities are available for disabled travellers.
There is a car park in front of the terminal buildings.
Internet is available in some areas.