As soon as they do not translate the name of Dar Es Salaam: the city of the world, the gift of the world, the harbor of the world, the shelter of the world, the paradise of the world and somehow else. But most often it is simply called the gift. In Russian, as we know, this word has many meanings: both gift, and talent, talent, ability, deposit. And it turns out a linguistic paradox: the Russian word "gift" best matches the spirit of this East African city with the Arabic name.
The first one who appreciates the deputies of the fishing village of Mzizimi (this name with Swahili is translated as a "healthy village") in the cozy deep-water bay of the Indian Ocean with a snow-white line of spacious and extended beaches, there was a German merchant from Hamburg Albert Rocher, but life ordered that this idea It was postponed until time. The ruler Zanzibar Majid Ibn Side decided to build his residence here in the form of naturally the palace, as he was put on Sultan. It happened in 1862 or, according to other data, in 1865, and in 1870 he died, and the palace from coral blocks was abandoned. In 1885, on the advice of that Rocher himself, the "Society of German Colonization" was opened here. Thus, it was marked by the entry of this land in the colony German eastern Africa, which existed in 1885-1919. On the territory of modern Tanzania (Tanganiki), Burundi and Rwanda. The Germans, immediately by setting friendly relations with local leaders, began colonization from construction and finished the Palace of Madzhid, then almost from scratch built a port, residential neighborings, water supply, in 1912-1914. Passed the railway Dar Es Salaam - Kigoma. During World War I, the army of the colony, which consisted of 3 thousand Europeans and 11 thousand of natives, from 1914 to 1918, fought with British and Portuguese colonial troops. In 1918, the German colonial army retreated to Northern Rhodesia, where she was overtaking on the signing of a truce between Germany and the countries of the Entente. According to the Versailles peace treaty, 1919, the Western part of German East Africa has departed Belgium, a small territory in the south is Portuguese Mozambique, and all the other lands of the former German colony between the lakes of Victoria, Malawi and Tanganic began to manage Britain. The new colony was called Tanganyik. Dar became its center. In 1922, the colony received the status of the submanent British territory of the League of Nations; From December 11, 1946, he became the ward all the same UK territory of the UN. Under the rule of the British, the capital of the country, Dar Es Salaam began to grow rapidly, especially after World War II.
The British left in this city the most significant trail: built industrial enterprises, public buildings. English and today, along with Swahili - state.
In the 1950s. In Africa, a powerful wave of national liberation movement rose: the former colonies were received by one by the other. On December 9, 1961, Tanganika was proclaimed independent of Britain by the Kingdom, and on December 9, 1962, became the Republic of Tanganyik as part of the British Commonwealth of Nations. On April 26, 1964, Tanganyik and formed the United Republic of Tanganyik and Zanzibar, renamed October 29, 1964 in the United Republic.
In 1973, there were plans to transfer the capital to the city of Dodoma, in the center of the state, but the transfer went somehow surprisingly slowly. Only in 1993, Dodoma became the official capital of Tanzania, and the National Assembly (Parliament) moved there only in 1996 without having more metropolitan status, the gift, however, remains the real capital of the country. Starting with the fact that the government, embassies work here, are focused on the main capital, and ending with the indiscreaded number of restaurants representing, it seems, all the kitchens of the world.
The motley and marvelous, respectable and ricine, carefree and business, Dar Es Salam Multicoln, like most major cities in Africa, but also have their own unique charm. 
With all the brightness of the general appearance of Dar-Es-Salaam, three of its municipal districts is largely three separate world. The Southern District, Kinondoni, is the most densely populated (about half of the townspeople live here and at the same time the habitat is the most wealthy and respectable people, as well as diplomats and expat. Beach suburbs of the Kinondoni are played in this, including the most famous - Osterbai Beach (Coco Beach). The embankment of the Luxurian Line along this beach is a chain of elegant comfortable mansions and expensive hotels. The Central District - Ilala is the administrative and business center of the city, there are government agencies, headquarters of international organizations and transnational companies, banks, most shops, the largest market for Cariak, and residents are middle-income people. In Temkee - the Northern District - industrial enterprises, educational institutions, national and other stadiums are concentrated; They live mostly poor people, many of them are refugees from other countries in Africa, where military conflicts occur. At the same time, all three districts and even the center in the rapid pace are in force by microdistricts of the new residents of the city. Closer to the outskirts almost all of them are engaged in the most real agriculture: grown in small areas (in 4 acres, in our place) leaf vegetables, eggplants, sweet and sharp peppers, bumia, tomatoes, manioca, and oranges, mango, bananas, papaya . Cows, goats, chickens live almost every plot. Mainly agricultural products, which is produced in the city, is consumed inside the family or supplied to municipal institutions. But in the markets you can buy vegetables and fruits grown in close proximity to it. The same, by the way, can be observed in other large and rapidly growing cities of Africa, in those countries where there is no developed infrastructure for the rapid delivery of agricultural products to the city. As for the growth prospects of Dar Es-Salama, they are as follows: now it grows by 4.39% per year, according to this indicator ranks third in Africa (after Bamako and Lagos) and the ninth in the world. By demographic forecasts, by the end of the current decade, the population of Dar Es-Salama will exceed 5 million people. And so on ... In the port of Dara, in addition to Tanzanian, trading and military vessels Malawi, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda, and cruise liners, tankers, container carriers - from around the world. The port is located at the crossroads of the sea routes between the Middle and Far East, Europe, Australia and America. Optimists suggest that the gift may eventually become the second Singapore, the pessimists fear that the slums are tuned in the abyss of economic, social and communal problems. From today's communal problems of the city, the most sharpness is not even housing, but the inability to provide all the normal provision of tap water. Residents of the district of Temkee are stored during the rains season.
As for the criminal situation, Dar Es Salaam among African megalopolises in all indicators, especially in grave crimes, is considered relatively prosperous, although there are gangs that are constantly fighting among themselves. One of the explanations of this situation is that the police darus looks through the fingers, and the inhabitants of the city use it. At the same time, as usual in such cases, it is often suffering from any no obey people, but no one carries responsibility for the wrong disassembly. Policemen are more interested in the "quiet" corruption crimes, not least because the guards of the order receive their income when investigating these cases.
general information
City in East Africa, the largest economic and administrative center of Tanzania and the port on the shores of the Indian Ocean.Foundation date: 1862
Administrative and territorial division: 3 districts with local governments: Kinondoni (North), Ilala (Center), Temkee (South). Each of the local municipal councils of these districts also manages affiliated suburbs.
Languages: Swahili, English.
Ethnic composition: Representatives of different peoples of the ethnic group of Bantu, Nilotov and Kaisanov, as well as Indians, Arabs, Chinese, people from different countries of Europe.
Religions: Islam, Christianity - Catholicism, Protestantism, Hinduism, Animism. (What kind of confession did not belong to the dark-skinned residents of Dar Es-Salama, they all adhere to animism.)
Currency unit: Tanzanian shilling.
The most important airport: Julius Nierer International Airport.
Numbers
Area: more than 165 km 2.Population: Over 3 million people. (due to the constant dynamic growth, the population of the city is not possible to accurately calculate the population of the city).
Population density: About 18,182 people / km 2.
Climate and weather
Subtropical wet.The average temperature of January: + 27.8 ° C.
The average temperature of July: + 23.3 ° C.
The average annual precipitation: 1038 mm.
Two rains season: The period of the protracted - from March to May, short-term - from November to February.
Economy
Port industry, shipbuilding, ship repair.Industry: Metalworking, oil refining, woodworking, cement, textile, shoe, food; Auto assembly and electrical (also assembly) enterprises.
City Agriculture: Growing vegetables and fruits, dairy animal husbandry, poultry farming.
Field of services: banking and financial services, logistics, trade, tourism.
■ "My country sent me for seven thousand miles not to start, but to finish." This phrase of Tanzanian Runner Marathon John Stephen Akvari entered the history of sports. He uttered her at the Summer Olympic Games of 1968 in Mexico City after he came to the finish line, the last 57th. (In total, 75 athletes participated in the race, 18 of them were offered.) Akari immediately after the start fell unsuccessfully and badly damaged his knee and thigh. He was assisted, the wounds were cut, but he returned to the treadmill and went through the way to the end. When the aquaries appeared at the stadium, the awarding of the winners has already ended. The audience began to diverge the audience detained and arranged a courageous young man from Dar Es-Salaam such a ovation that champions did not dream.
■ Rap and hip-hop are the most popular musical styles in the city. Local musicians their own "Trucks", speaking in their tongue, are usually in national clothing and often turn concerts into a similar similarity of theatrical performances with roles and a cross-cutting plot.
■ Dar-Es-Salama Development Model is taken from Singapore: It is also assumed as well as there, create satellite cities with all modern communications, lay new roads and multi-level junctions, benefits from maritime trade allow. In 2012, it was necessary to start the implementation of these plans - the first line (20 km) of the electric train was commissioned.
The largest city of Tanzania Dar Es Salaam is located in the east of the country, on the coast of the Indian Ocean. This is the main seaport of the state, its railway station and hose roads, the airport is international importance.
Compared to other African cities, the gift is quite good - a couple of days will easily leave for a walk through the colonial streets or on the neighboring beaches. It is easy to get visa to neighboring states, to gain strength after climbing Kilimanjaro and to be purchased with everything you need before traveling to African wilderness. The center of the city is built up by two-storey houses of the traditional architecture of Swahili, and you can move on it on foot - distances and security fully allow.
How to get to Dar Es Salam
Julius Nyerere International Airport Airport has two terminals: Old (Terminal 1) and New (Terminal 2). New adopts international flights from Europe, Asia and Africa. The old terminal serves local flights, for example, from Aruci or Zanzibara.
International railway communication exists only through Tazara. Trains go between Dar Es Salam and Lusaka, the capital of Zambia (departure from Dar-Es Salama on WT and PT).
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Taxi
By taxi. They have white color numbers, payment is carried out by agreement, it is necessary to bargain! The airport to the city center will cost 20-25,000 TZS, the city center from 3,000 to 5,000 TZS, from Dar-Es Salam to Msasani Peninsula - from 9000 to 12000 TZS. Prices on the page are shown in April 2019.
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Beaches Dar Es-Salama
In the city, if it is not the beaches of hotels, it is not recommended to swim: dirty, not equipped and there is a risk to stay without your things. The best option is to take a taxi and go to the north, along the New Bagamoyo Road Road (~ 45000 TZS). So you can find both paid (~ 6000 TZS) and free beaches: Beach with Bahari Beach hotels, Rungwe, Silver Sands, Kunduchi Beach, Kunduchi Ruins, White Sands and Jangwani Sea Breeze Lodge.
For a fee from the hotel White Sands, guests can take guests to Bongoyo Island (boat 30-40 minutes). There are awesome, sun beds and a restaurant.
Shopping: Shops
In the center of the city, on Samora Machela Street, you can buy good souvenirs. Jewelry and stones are better to work in Golden Plaza shops on the street Indira Gandhi.
Fresh fish, seafood and souvenirs on marine theme can be bought at the Mzizima fish market, located at the entrance to the bay on Ocean Road. Another famous market for Dar Es-Salaam - Cariaca (Kariakoo). Here you can buy clothes, food and spices.
Popular hotels in Dar Es Salam
Entertainment and attractions of Dar Es Salam
A lot of monuments of German colonization remained in the city: the building of the train station, the Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Lutheran Church. There are also typical Asian streets: Indian Street with a bunch of benches and bazaars, Kisutu Street, where Hindu temples are located. Also worthy of visits to the Magogni fish market, the black tree market Mweng, the gallery of the artistic cooperative Tinghanting in the oysters bay (nearest to the city of the Ocean Beach), the market of spices to Ciriakoo.
The sights of the city also include the Palace of Sultan Majid, the hour tower, the Ascari Monument in honor of those killed in the fields of the First World War, the Anglican Church of St. Alban, Lutheran Cathedral and several mosques.
Dar Es Salam Museums
Interesting National Museum of the City, Newmba Ya Sanaa Art Gallery, as well as a village museum - a real village with genuine dwellings from different parts of Tanzania, located 10 km from the center of Dar Es Salam.
National Museum of Tanzania; Address: Entrance from Shaaban Robert St, between Samora Avenue and Sokoine Drive; Opening hours: 9: 30-18: 00. Login ~ 10,000 TZS.
The museum was founded in 1940 in honor of King Great Britain George V. Today is a whole museum quarter of several buildings and inner territory.
Preparation for travel | Our route for Tanzania | Dar Es Salaam | Safari | Kilimanjaro | Zanzibar |
Arriving at the Moscow Airport in advance, we decided to sit in chocolate and recharge our phones. Only a little later, we realized how good the idea was, because even at the Istanbul airport there was no work sockets. Try the plane does not plant the battery, read the paper book or magazine until you get to the destination. Or buy an extra battery for mobile. Since Africa is a little predictable country, anything can happen, and electronic devices can serve you an invaluable service. As, for example, with us and happened.
Flight from Moscow to Istanbul It was fine: there were few Russians, no one would booze. Everything was quiet and peacefully, which is surprising, as it was a pre-New Year time. In Istanbul we spent a long 4 hours. The airport is not very big, we went around half an hour, then you can go like. Next, we had a flight to Dar Es Salaam. According to the plan, we had to spend the night at the hotel in this city, and then fly to Kilimanjaro.
Overnight in Dar Es Salaam
In advance, we booked the Transit Motel Airport Hotel in Dar Es Salaam, close to the airport. Taxi to the hotel cost only $ 5, but we decided to save this "crazy" amount and find the hotel yourself. As you can guess, it was a big mistake.
On the way to the hotel, we met an unusual market: they sold different products of A la Second Hand. On breakdowns it was possible to buy worn sneakers or a jacket. Nearby, right in the open sky, the local women rocked something on the doped handwriters, and on the adjacent shelves it was "something" sold. At the time when we went to him, the Africans were shown on us with their fingers and about something loudly spoke in a local language. Feeling, I tell you, not pleasant.
The road was searched for a long time and painfully, since the local population in English understands very badly. With grief in half, someone from the passers-by's finger pointed to our hotel. In order to get to it, it was necessary to overcome another obstacle - a wide road with a continuous stream of cars. Three stripes in one direction, and this in the absence of any hints on the pedestrian crossing or traffic light. In confusion, we decided to see how local locals cross this track and attached to one group of desperate people. Local walked alive. Around the machines. Fuh, feelings - it's like MKAD to run, add huge bags only to this.
In the evening, this place looked particularly malicious. At night, it is better not to go out on the street. When this flea market closes, the local population is launched in all serious. Everywhere drinks, ride motorcycles. Frames often meet. Especially gentle by local nightclubs. Some say that in Dar-Es Salam there are decent places, for example, at the Holliday Inn, the local golden youth arrives there, but we did not check on our own experience.
In general, much here depends on the first impressions, and after a walk to the hotel, these first impressions did not combine with the place where it makes sense to spend time at night facilities. But you, of course, can write their own history of Night Dar Es Salam.
In general, taxis, taxis and once again a taxi.
By the way about a taxi. Taxi in Tanzania is very decent. The official taxi is completely new white foreign cars, inside air conditioners. On the door of the machine, the number of passengers allowed for transportation is indicated. In general, moving on a taxi there is much safer than walking. Ultimately, it can get cheaper.
Another reason why the airport is worth useing a taxi service: If you have a hotel booked, it's not at all the fact that they are waiting for you. That is, you can come, and there are no free rooms in the hotel. Priority in hotels is given to "live people", and not soulless electron armor. In this case, the taxi driver will take you to another hotel, where there will be free spaces. Find a new hotel will be difficult, and dangerous. I think this rule does not apply to the hotels of famous world networks, but the "home" African hotels are unpredictable.
Our experience in the night in the hotel Dar Es Salaam
The main criterion for choosing the hotel in Dar Es Salaam was intimacy to the airport, because we had only 6 hours for staying in the city, and low cost.
We were not very lucky with the hotel. In the hotel in which we lived because of high humidity in the bathroom, shower and cranes are covered with rust, on the walls and ceiling, you can see the fungus, and the towels were dubious cleanliness.
As water is used rain. On the roofs of many buildings there are tanks where water is assembled, it is also fed to the cranes. Do I need to explain that it is impossible to drink from under the tap? The service in hotels is very specific, that is, the staff is trying, but it turns out "not very", at least in cheap. This is Africa, so you can not count on European standards. All hotels have mosquito nets that need to be used, since mosquitoes fly everywhere. Air conditioners and massive fans located directly above the beds also help from midges.
The most interesting nuance of this hotel, where we stopped, are televisions sealed in lattice cells and under locks. Apparently cases of theft of teliets are quite frequent, which indirectly perfectly describes the local socio-economic situation and the potential destiny of those who save 5 bucks by taxi. We did not even turn it on, you never know, suddenly explode. This phenomenon (i.e. cells) we watched in all hotels of Tanzania, which stayed.
Separately I want to tell on sockets in Tanzania. They are very specific, 220 volts, but with three holes. Our ordinary plug is not suitable for them, but there are no special adapters. For 5 bucks, the local people will teach you how to use the outlet: to the third, "excess" hole, you need to insert some wand, like the ear, and two remaining to use for the purpose, in the sense of the device's plug. Well, or buy a universal adapter in Russia.
In this hotel in Dar Es Salaam we spent a total of 4 hours. We managed to sleep and breakfast. For breakfast There was something like scrambled eggs. But best of all in Tanzania do not eat animal products in places causing doubt, the more fried. There is some risk to poison and spend one day for the cleansing of the body. Canned products can be eaten: chips, yogurts, flakes, bottles water.
After breakfast, we again moved to the airport, pre-ordered taxi for 5 bucks. Still, sometimes people learn from their own mistakes.
Large disappointment was waiting at the airport, since the aircraft company, which we had to fly, went bankrupt and was closed. All our tickets have turned into anyone not the necessary candy. We are in Africa. We do not have tickets. On the new year's nose. Lets Get a Party Started!
We wanted an exotic adventure and, I must say that we got it. True, before the journey there was a certain illusion that everything will be concluded by dinners, banquets and African ideas, where all of you entertain with overseas dishes, the bright paints, the skins and .. well, there is still a lot of things .. and here it turns out that we were invited to dinner Where the main menu item can become ourselves (but about it later). Retreat late, go further ...
After studying the airport hall, it became obvious that the internal flights enjoy at the Africans themselves very popular. Apparently because of them and relatively low prices. Then on the forums we found out that flying there is much safer than moving around land or water. Especially dangerously getting water on Zanzibar, Where the ferry goes. Often they go to the bottom, together with passengers (so in 2011, with more than 1,500 people, more than 1,500 people were killed, and in 2012 - about 300 people).
It is not worth traveling by Tanzania on the water, and on land, too, if there are significant distances.
In general, from the situation we twisted: bought other tickets with a transfer, and we even managed to exchange some tickets to another airline. Before the flight to the next destination was another six hours. As a result, we decided again
Dar-Es Salaam is the largest city of Tanzania and one of the largest ports of the planet. Previously, he was the capital of the country, but even having lost this status, Dar Es-Salam remains the economic and political center of Tanzania.
The name of the city in the Sauhili language indicates the "House of the World": Once a small harbor of fishing villages Mzizizima Could hide even big ships from the storm. Sultan Zanzibar Seyid Madzhid was so fascinated by the harbor location, which decided to build a big city in her place. Not all the plans of Sultan were destined to come true, but a small settlement was quite quickly turned into the largest port without his help.
Dar Es Salaam, or just a gift, as gentlely called its locals, is a popular tourist destination. True, for many tourists this city is only a starting point on the way to National Parks of Tanzania or Islands Zanzibar, Mafia. and PembusHowever, the gift is worth visiting and as a separate destination. Here is beautiful architecture, beautiful beaches and all the opportunities for outdoor activities. Therefore, it is possible to go here everything - from Extreme lovers to families with children.
Climate and weather
Since Dar Es Salam is located on the coast of a warm Indian window and very close to the equator, then the climate is tropical here, with hot and wet weather for almost the entire year. Here two seasons of rains stand out here: "Long rains" go in April and May, "Short rains" - in October and November. With the exception of these months, in Dar-Es-Salama to relax comfortably. It is hotter in February and March (+23 ... + 32 ° C), relatively cool in July - August (+18 ... + 24 ° C).
Nature
The Cove of the Indian Ocean, where the city is cozy, in itself is very picturesque: it is worth leaving the city center to the coast, as you get to the beach paradise. Beautiful landscapes are present in the city - it is enough to visit the local Botanical Garden: To admire coconut palm trees, Baoababs, mango trees can be infinite.
There are several reserves around Dar-Es Salama, where typical representatives of the African fauna live: elephants, hippos, black rhinos, cheetahs, antelopes, buffaloes, zebras, lions, leopards, giraffes.
sights
In the architecture of Dar Es-Salama, as in many African cities, British, German, Arabic styles are combined, as well as local construction traditions.
German colonists, in particular, influenced the overall planning of the city: the network of streets is laid neatly and reasonable. In the area of \u200b\u200bthe embankment, the monuments of the German colonial era still stand: saint Joseph Cathedral, Lutheran Church, German Hospital Building.
Historically, the city is divided into African, European and Asian parts. "Breathing" of Africa is felt on narrow streets Old Town.. The northern part of the city is strict boulevards and government buildings. In the Harbor area there is a Dar Es Salam Business Center with multi-storey banks, offices and famous hotels " Kilimanjaro».
One of the oldest architectural monuments of Dar Es Salam - Palace Sultan Seyida Majid XIX century. Also worth the attention of the construction of the Colonial Epoch - A nGLIKAN Church of St. Alban and Catholic Capheraial Cathedral. It is interesting to walk in Moska Street - Street, entirely busy mosques.
A favorite place of walks in the city became a picturesque mnazy Mnazi Parkwhere you can see a historical monument - stella Torch Urukhu (Translated from Suakhili - "Freedom"), which was erected in honor of the independence of the UK.
Food
The best cafes and restaurants in the city are located at hotels and in the street area Indian Street. Especially popular restaurant Sawasdee., the only place in the Dar Es Salame, which serves Thai cuisine. The interior of this elegant spacious establishment will be a pleasant addition to the exquisite dinner.
In Dar-Es-Salam, special attention is paid to culinary delights of seafood, the benefit of the geographical position of the city allows you to fully use the ocean resources. Guests of the city are especially recommended to visit two Japanese restaurants - Oriental and Osaka.. Also an exquisite pasta with seafood can be tried in a restaurant Mediterraneo.practicing a mixture of Italian and Tanzanian cuisine.
Fans of seafood probably will like in Karambezi Café. at the hotel Sea Cliff Hotel.. The furniture here is made of old ships " dOU", And the ocean view is just wonderful. The establishment works every day from 6:00 am to 2:00.
Accommodation
The choice of accommodation in Dar Es Salame depends on the budget, preferences and quantities of the time that the guest is going to spend in the city. If you want to relax after a saturated safari, choose beach hotels in the southern part of the city. You can also take off the room in a luxurious mansion. The Retreat. On the northern part of the coast. If your goal is to feel the pulse of urban life, there are many hotels in the center or on the peninsula Msani..
District Kariakoo. In the center is famous for cheap hotels. But even if the budget is very limited, do not settle down in the first hotel in order to avoid disappointments. Among inexpensive hotels, a good reputation has deserved Tanso Hotel on Livingstone Road: Decent service at a reasonable price of $ 35 per room.
On the peninsula Msani. And the north beaches of hotels are attractive, of course, the fact that most of them are located right on the coast and give a magnificent view of the ocean. Especially popular here a lexander "S Hotel and Tree by Hilton Dar Es Salaam. All amenities and comfort are guaranteed.
Entertainment and recreation
Dar Es Salaam is a great place for those who want to get acquainted with the culture of Tanzania. There are some interesting museums, a walk through which will help to better understand the country and the people who live here.
AT National Museum You can see the archaeological and anthropological collections that tell about the past Tanzania since the most ancient times. For example, here you will see Zindjantropropic Primate skull, African ritual masks, folk musical instruments and much more.
Rustic Museumwhich is 10 km from the center, gathered a unique collection of traditional dwellings of all the peoples of Tanzania. Very fascinating look also dance show Ngoma (NGOM means "drums"). African art is presented in tingatinga Gallery.
Fans of outdoor activities are available for a variety of water entertainment, including diving, surfing and deep-water fishing. The fishing season, by the way, falls on September - March, and at this time it is easy to catch a barracuda, bonito, yellow-drum tuna and even greater pelagic fish. On land you can do tennis and squash.
The nightlife of Dar-Es-Salama is very peculiar, and it is worth highlighting a few nights to enjoy her inextricated atmifer. There are many night bars, restaurants and clubs in the city. The best casino is considered Sea Cliff Casino.
Purchases
Souvenirs are bought in municipal stores in the center of Dar Es Salam and on the Msani Peninsula. The most colorful souvenirs are, of course, the traditional statuettes of the Markda tribe, which is known with its trees on a tree. On the process of making figurines can be viewed in art Center Mwenge.where unique products made of mahogany and soap stone are produced. In addition, a batik and pottery can be brought from Dar Es Salama.
As for jewelry and precious stones, the best place for their acquisition is the stores of the center G olden Plaza. On the street Indira Gandhi.
If you want to buy a tanzanite, visit the store Tanzanite Dream on Mataka Road. Other precious stones and jewelry products are also offered here.
If you want an extreme shopping, then you have a direct journey to the fish market MZIZIMA.which is located in the southern edge bay Ocean Road.. It is better to go there with a group with clearly rally roles (who will bargain, who is to pay, who are looking behind the pockets). Visitors are waiting for antisanitary, terrible smell, noise, gaps, but it is here that you can cheap fresh fish and seafood. Another famous market - Kariakooo. - Works daily from dawn to sunset. Here are the cheapest products, fruits, vegetables, souvenirs and textiles.
Payment in stores takes only cash. In large stores you can pay dollars. Currency exchange recommend only in banks and special exchangers.
Transport
To move around the city with optimal transport in Dar Es Salame is a taxi. It is inexpensive, fast and safe. Taxi cars are usually white with a thin green stripe. Before sitting in the car, you need to specify the cost of the trip and rebuild. If the destination is located in a remote area, where it will be necessary to come back late, it is reasonable to take the phone with a taxi driver and agree on the trip back.
Communication
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels. Internet cafes are also common. Mobile coupling does not cause any complaints, especially since the local Slim card can be purchased at every step in the Dar Es Salam. Prepayment cards are also sold at any store or kiosk.
Security
Although the Dar Es Salaam is a tourist city, the level of security is not higher here than in any other metropolis. The main rule is to be vigilant in any situations, not to exhibit the deposit of expensive property and do not wander alone according to remote areas or at night. Not only values, but the documents are better to leave at the hotel's safe, and take a photocopy with them.
For help in an emergency, you can always contact the numbers 999 or 112 . If you need to report an incident to the police, it is better to do it through the hotel's employees. Avoid discussions and disputes with someone in a police form.
Banks work on weekdays from 08:00 to 15:00 and on Saturdays from 09:30 to 12:00. Keep in mind that Tanzanian banks take only those dollar bills that were printed after 2000. Also in the exchanger more like banknotes with a par value of $ 50 and higher. Moreover, with their exchange, even the course will be more profitable.
In Tanzania, it is forbidden to sunbathe topless, as it can insult the Muslim population. We strongly recommend to behave in accordance with local customs.
What to see
The city center is stretched along the northern shore of the inner bay from the Kivukoni fish market (Kivukoni) In the east to the railway station in the West. Central Embankment is named Sokhin-Drive (Sokoine Dr.) - Closer to the fish market is replaced by Kivukoni Front Kivukoni Front)and then the relay picks up Oushn Road (Ocean RD.). At the distance of the quarter from the sea parallel to the embankment there is a self-avenue SAMORA AV.)which is crossed by Mactaba Street (Maktaba St.) - These are the main streets of the city. Their intersection simultaneously plays the role of the main square of Dar Es-Salam. You can easily recognize this place for the monument ascari (Askari Monument) - Now the guards are so called in hotels, and a hundred years ago, the word "Ascari" meant a soldier of the colonial army. The figure of a black infantry with a rifle of the vinevice appeared in 1927 in memory of the participation of Africans in the First World War. The "Bronze Soldier" of James Stevenson is considered a symbol of Dar Es-Salaam and one of the most famous monuments of Africa. Ascari bravely fought during the East African campaign, and on the European fronts served as porters. This was exactly what Re-Dyart Kipling, writing the inscription on the pedestal and dedicated her "to those who were legs and army hands in the Great War."
Where the bronze bayonet indicates is the exit to the embankment. You can roll right and pass from half a kilometer by Samora-Avenue: it looks good in this part thanks to the colonial development. On the embankment your attention will immediately attract Lutheran Church (1898) , reminiscent of the German past Tanzania. In the shadow of her turret, there is an obelisk of Kenotafa - the symbolic grave of all the first world on the fronts. On the embankment, the catamarans joined the Dar-Es Salam with Zanzibar, and the Cathedral of St. Joseph is the most pompous Christian temple of the city. He stands in the oldest part of the gift that emerged in 1865 on the site of the fishing village of Mzizimima. The founder of the city is the Zanzibarsky Sultan Majid, and the name of Dar Es-Salaam in translation from Arabic means "peaceful harbor".
From the first days of existence, it was opened for all guests, which immediately used the Missionaries Vatican - the current cathedral (Pos. 1897-1902) He is the Department of Catholic Bishop.
From the temple you can pass a couple of quarters on a juice drive to see the white two-story palace with terraces on the corner of the embankment and Morogoro Road (Morogoro rd.)existing since 1867 in the city of His "old hut" OLD BOMA) - This is one of the few buildings that survived from the time of the base of Dar Es-Salam.
Before the arrival of the Germans here was the residence of the Sultansky governor. In 1887, the building served as the office of the resident of the German East African company, and in subsequent years was used by the police.
At the opposite end of the embankment there is a Kivukoni fish market. On the way, you can see the buildings of the German era, which lined up behind the Lutheran Church. Two-storey bungalows with verandas are still used for their intended purpose - they meet the city court and other institutions work. With the hotel Kilimanjaro, it is adjacent to the left headquarters of the Court of Appeal of Tanzania. Built at the beginning of the XX century. For the hotel "Forwardany," the house in English has also become a club. There were also a different known guests of Dar Es-Salama, the writers of Ivlin at and Roald Dal. The first in 1930 went on a trip to the coast to the Borders of the Congo, and the second for the second and five years lived as a gift, working at Shell. The intrigue of the novel of the South African Wilbur Smith "Weighs of Death" is also tied in Dar Es-Salama and, in particular, at the local club.
The Kivukoni fish market is located next to the berth of ferries connecting the center with the Kigamboni region (Kigamboni). The smell is not too pleasant, but fishermen and their prey will probably like you. At the gate of the market, you can eat fried marine trifles - small squid (100 sh. / Stuff with sharp sauce) and shrimps with mangala (40 000 sh. / Kg). The market begins a wide beach facing the ocean and separating from the Oushen Road Surf Line (Ocean RD.). At this seaside boulevard there are colonial villas, several hotels and a residence of President Tanzania (State House, 1922).
Mute Street
Mosque St.
The center of attraction of the Muslim community of Dar Es-Salaam is located in the area of \u200b\u200bMCAfukhog (Mchafukoge) Not far from the "old hut". Roll up from the waterfront to the Morogoro Road, raise up to the crossroads with the Samora-Avenue, turn left and then right at the first intersection. On the streets of mosques next door to each other are the Shiite Darhan Mosque (Darkhana) and Sunni Mesmon Memon) and Ibadhi (Ibaddhi) - Everyone is considered uncomfortable monuments of local architecture.
National Museum
Shaaban Robert St.
+255-022-2130112
www.museum.or.tz.
09.30-18.00
Adult entrance / schoolchildren 6500 w. (4$)
/ 2600Sh. (1,60$)
, 3 $ photo, video $ 20
In the Kivukoni area from the center you can walk along the Samora-Avenue. Once it was named the Museum named after the King George V. The main treasure of the exposition is the findings from the excavations in the Gorge Oldayv. These are the remains of our first rapids and the oldest instruments of human labor on Earth. In addition, it is possible to see the objects of the material culture of Swahili, belonging from the arsenal of the slave trade and the collection of president of President J. Nierrer.
Botanical Garden
SAMORA AV.
Daily 7.00-19.00
Free admission
East of the center of Dar Es-Salama, opposite the National Museum and the Palace of Karimji Hall (Karimjee Hall) - the former building of Parliament Tanzania. In times, when oil and gas have not yet been the basis of the well-being of the peoples, the beloved occupation of colonialists was agriculture. So in Tanzania, the Metropolitan Botanical Garden was created by the Germans for agronomic experiments. Then they began to grow useless, but very interesting exotic plants - for example, giant Seychelles palm with unusual colors and fruits.
Museum of Tanzanian Village
Kawawa Rd., Next to the Millenium Tower Center
+255-022-2700437
www.villagemuseum.ac.tz.
Daily 9.30-18.00
Adult entrance / schoolchildren 6500 / 3500Ш.
Ethnographic exposure of open-air in the most remote part of Dar Es-Salam. Here are collected by the dwellings and home apparers of different peoples of mainland Tanzania, and traditional cultural plants are growing.
Money
Exchange points (Forex Bureau) Can be found in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Central Crossroads of Samora Avenue and Mactaba Road. Another reliable exchange rate is located next to the Anglican Church of St. Alban (St. Alban Church), in front of the Holiday Inn.
You can remove cash in round-the-clock working ATMs, for example:
- Standart Chartered Bank - conveniently located in the center, behind the Lutheran Church, at the corner of Ohio Street (Ohio St.) and Sokuyn Drive.
- Barclays Bank - you need to go about 300 m on the street. Opping Road (Upanga Rd.) From the Holiday Inn. The department of the bank is opposite the KASS KLM and Kenya Airways.
Purchases
Seeing colorful sea shells and corals on the souvenir collapse, do not rush to climb the wallet. According to the laws of Tanzania, the export of these items is prohibited - as well as independent mining.
In Dar Es Salam there are two supermarkets of the South African network Shoprite.
The first is located in the western part of the city, on the way to the railway station Tazara (2190/208 Julius K. Nyerere RD., + 255-022-218-3731) - It is not far from the center. The second works in a large MLIMANI CITY MLIMANI CITY (Sam Nujoma Rd., + 255-022-2700013) In the north of Dar Es-Salama, you can get from the center according to Morogoro Road. In the Oster Bay area, I am fameded by the Shopping Center The Slipway (Slipway RD., + 255-022-2600893, + 255-0713888301; www.slipway.net). It is located on the shore of Mesani Bay Bay, between the yacht club and the hotel Double Tree Hilton - you can dine, buy souvenirs and books. On weekends there is a craft market (from 9.00 to 17.00).
The most famous markets are located in the center of Dar Es Salam. Kivukoni fish market is not inferior to color Big Market Cariak (Kariakoo Market) In the area of \u200b\u200bthe same name in the western part of the city. Small but exotic food bazaar scuffini (Uhindini Market) can be found in the center on the street (Zanaki St.).
Colorful two-dimensional Tingling pictures are considered the main Tanzanian cultural brand. They are named by the name of the creator - Edward Side Tingating, who lived in the middle of the XX century. In the Oyster Bay area in the north of Dar-Es-Salam. There is also the main center for the sale of Tingling, who became folk art: many shops of artists are located on the side streets in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Crossroads of Khaile Selessie Road streets HAILE SELASSIE RD.) and Guba Road (Ghuba rd.). Especially known to Tinga Tinga Center in the Morgooro Stores shopping center HAILE SELASSIE RD.). Carved wood and wicker products are sold on the Mwenge Carvers market "Market in the Western suburb of Mwenge (approx. 6 km from the center, travel on Ali Hassan Mvinyi Road and New Bahamao Road).
In the center of Dar Es-Salam, some souvenirs can find walking along the Samora-Avenue from Ascari's monument towards St. Joseph Cathedral.
Food and Drinks
In the most affordable facilities, the Dar-Es-Salam Tspepe costs about 5000 w. There is a network of snacks SUBWAY (Sandwiches 3500-6000 w., Coffee / Tea 2000 sh., Water and Drinks 2500-3000 Ш.).
How to get and moving
International Airport. Julius Nierrer (For references + 255-022-2844095 (Terminal 1) and + 255-022-2844212 (Terminal 2); www. Taa.go.tz). 10 km from the city center, connected to it bus line (150 sh.) and taxi (about 10,000 sh., Bargaining is appropriate). British Airways, Klm, Turkish Airlines and Airlines of the Bay Countries are flying from large carriers in Dar Es Salam. From African - Air Uganda (Campala), Rwandair. (Kigali), Kenya Airways (Nairobi), Ethiopian airlines (Addis Ababa)South African Airways (Johannesburg). International and regular internal lines are served by terminal 2 - including numerous flights from popular local carriers Precision Air and Zanair.
Central Railway Station (Railway St. And Sokoine Dr., www.trctz.com) Located in the western part of the Central Embankment. Serves trains running between Dar Es Salamam, Tabor (Tabora) and Mwanza (Mwanza). From the station of the railway company Tazara (5 km south-west from the Central Station) You can go to the southern regions of the country and in Zambia.
Main Avtostania Ubungo UBUNGO BAS STAND) Takes flights from all over Tanzania, as well as neighboring Kenyan Mombasa. There is a bus station on Morogoro Road (Morogoro rd.) In the western part of the city, approximately 8 km from the center. Taxi costs about 10,000 w.
The pier of passenger ferries connecting the Dar-Es Salam with Zanzibar and Pepper is on the main embankment (Landmark - Spire of St. Joseph Cathedral). The faith of the ferry between Dar Es Salamam and Zanzibar depends on the velocity speed: the slower, the cheaper. Popular Carriage Azam Marine (daily flights at 7.00, 9.30, 12.30 and 15.45, 35/40 $ depending on class) Belongs a glass pavilion with an appropriate inscription. Another famous company Flying Horse (Daily 7.00,9,30,12.00 and 15.30, $ 20) It takes the booth easier.
You can move around the city on mototxy (They are called Boda Boda) - Usually the ride around the city is within 2000 sh. Approximately the same or a little more expensive is a motorcycle. The usual taxis within the center of Dar Es Salama costs from 5000 w.
