Take A Glimpse Of Dar es Salaam Like Never Before.
At SmilesCars, we have curated day trips that are continuously fine-tuned by the day, take a look at some best-seller day trips below!
Slipway
The Slipway is a popular shopping and leisure centre in Dar es Salaam. Located on the Msasani Peninsula by the Indian Ocean, it offers a mix of activities and products for both locals and visitors. You can shop, find souvenirs, get a haircut or a massage, enjoy food and drinks, party, take in the ocean view, and let kids play in the playground. For those seeking water activities, The Slipway has a 200m jetty for easy access to the sea, featuring scuba diving, sailing, fishing, and boat cruises. It also serves as the gateway to Bongoyo Island Marine Park, the closest clean swimming area and a great getaway from the city.
Dar es Salaam Museum
This natural history museum features many bones and fossils, including a cast of a family's footprint trail from over 3.5 million years ago. Notable exhibits include bones of Paranthropus boisei found by Louis Leakey at Olduvai. The museum also has a section on the Shirazi city-state of Kilwa, along with artifacts from German and British rule and ancient Chinese pottery. It showcases ethnographic collections about Tanzanian cultures. It's an exciting place to explore!
Dar es Salaam Fish Market
If you love seafood, this place is a must-visit. The Dar Es Salaam fish market has a lively fish auction and a quieter area where vendors sell fresh catch throughout the day. Enjoy a wide range of seafood, including octopus, squid, shrimp, and fish caught that day, starting at just 5 USD. You can also find local dishes like fries, chapati, and rice.
Oysterbay Dar es Salaam
Oyster Bay is northwest of Dar es Salaam's business center along the Indian Ocean. Europeans have lived here since colonial times. After independence, Europeans working in aid and government officials, like ministers and directors, also made this area their home. In the evening, Coco Beach becomes lively with vendors selling delicious local food.
Going Beyond Dar es Salaam
Day trips from SmilesCars that will leave you astonished
Pugu Hills Day Trip (Hiking)
The Pugu Forest Reserve is located in the Pwani Region of Tanzania, near Dar es Salaam and next to the Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve. Along with Kazimzumbwi, it is one of the oldest forests in the world, home to many unique animal and plant species. Visitors can hike to a sacred cave for the Zaramo people, explore a vibrant cattle market, and see caves filled with bats that are especially active at sunset.
Pugu Hills Day Trip (Bird Watching)
Pugu Hills hosts many bird species, including trumpeter and crowned hornbills, wood-hoopoes, vocal kingfishers, and red-capped robin-chats. Water birds like hammerkops search for fish in the pool. Seasonal visitors, such as the Narina trogon and dark-backed weaver, face nesting challenges. Notable sightings may include the African pitta, southern ground hornbill, and Sokoke pipit.
Mbudya/ Bongoyo Island
Mbudya Island is an uninhabited island in Tanzania, located north of Dar es Salaam, the commercial capital. It is part of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve. Bongoyo Island is another uninhabited island nearby that is popular with visitors. Both islands have clear waters for swimming, snorkeling, and beach activities.
