The City of Dar El Salam

Dar El Salam was the capital of Tanzania until 1996. Located on the Eastern shores of the Indian Ocean, Dar El Salam is nevertheless the largest city of in the country and the most important political and economic hub with more than 4 million inhabitants. Many tourists who travel to Tanzania spend a couple of days in Dar El Salam, probably because the major airport is located there, before they move on with their safari and beach vacations.

Although most travelers who tour Tanzania are usually interested to go on safari trips to explore the wonders of the animal kingdom or enjoy some wonderful time on the beaches of Zanzibar or any other destinations with the most magnificent white sand beaches. However, due to the fact that almost all travel packages to Tanzania would commonly begin in Dar El Salam, we would be pointing out some of the most interesting activities in the city.

One of the most interesting activities travelers who spend their vacations in Tanzania would enjoy is a visit to the Village Museum in Dar El Salam. This remarkable open-air museum illustrates the traditional tribal life in Tanzania to enable tourists to understand more about the culture and the habits of the people. In certain hours, there are also some amazing dances and performances.

Another place that is remarkably interesting is the Wonder Workshop where tourists who travel to Tanzania can taste the traditional and contemporary art of the country. One section of this art exhibit is of special interest as Tanzanian artists use recycled materials to form various types of art including toys, animals, jewelry, candles, and many other art crafts. The Kariakoo Market offers distinctive shopping experiences for tourists who come from all over the world to spend their vacations in Tanzania. This market sells several different kinds of gifts and souvenirs. This is in addition to a large number of restaurants and food outlets that sell the tasty traditional food and dishes.

A remarkable place to visit in Dar El Salam is the RD Hospital. Characterized with the Moorish style of decoration and construction, this hospital was constructed in 1897. However, it doesn’t operate until now. the building of the hospital is quite impressive. Tourists who spend their vacations in Tanzania are usually encouraged to explore this historical building located
near the center of the city of Dar El Salam.

The House of the Government of Dar El Salam, that served as the location where the Tanzanian parliament used to meet when the city served as the capital of the country is also quite impressive. The Karimjee Hall witnessed the declaration that Nyerere became the first president of Tanzania after they gained their independent. Many travelers who tour Tanzania would like to visit such wonderful historical buildings.

The Botanical Garden of Dar El Salam, located near the Karimjee Hall, is another place that is worth a visit. This is where travelers enjoying their holidays in Tanzania would view the natural beauty of the country, or at least get a taste of it.

Since many travel packages to Tanzania commonly begin in Dar El Salam, tourists are usually encouraged to visit some of the monuments in the city that has much to offer to its guests coming from all over the globe to enjoy a vacation in Africa.