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#1Spices & Stone Town Tour in Zanzibar

Explore the narrow alleys and winding streets of Stone Town on this historic look at Zanzibar's oldest neighborhood. Check out spice bazaars and palaces, see...

recommend74% of travelers recommend

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$75
per adult
Spices & Stone Town Tour in Zanzibar

#2Half-Day Spice Walking Tour

Delve into Zanzibar's flavorful heritage as you discover the spice plantations that pepper Tanzania's largest "Spice Island." See, smell, touch, an...

recommend20% of travelers recommend

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$40
per adult
Half-Day Spice Walking Tour

#3Bagamoyo & Ruins Full-Day Tour

Bagamoyo, once the most important trading port on the East African coast, remains a city of history and culture. See the ruins of Coral Mosque at Kaole and t...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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$330
per traveler
Bagamoyo & Ruins Full-Day Tour

#4Zanzibar Full-Day Excursion

Leave the hustle of the city behind and venture to the archipelago of Zanzibar. Walk the path where sultans, slaves, and explorers once set foot and meander ...

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$626
per traveler
Zanzibar Full-Day Excursion

#53 Days Selous Game Reserves Experience from Dar Es Salaam

Day 1: Dar Es Salaam to Selous Game ReservesPick up from Dar es Salaam and arrive for lunch, or if arriving late then just light refreshments. Nestled within...

$912
per traveler
3 Days Selous Game Reserves Experience from Dar Es Salaam

#6Vacation Photographer in Dar es Salaam

Book a private professional photographer for a family trip, destination wedding, secret proposal or just a great day. Prices start at 8.33 USD per picture! L...

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$32
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Vacation Photographer in Dar es Salaam

#7Dar es salaam city tour

Be enchanted by the country’s cultural and commercial center on this guided tour of Dar es salaam, visit the city center see the national museum and surround...

$47
per traveler
Dar es salaam city tour

#8Evening dinner, traditional dance and bonfire before a late night flight

Enjoy the glow of a bonfire with a cup of tea or coffee, curl up with a book from our library or try out a traditional game of Bao. With wifi, unlimited soft...

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$55
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Evening dinner, traditional dance and bonfire before a late night flight

#93 Days - Exploring Selous Game Reserve

ItineraryDay 1: Transfers to Selous and Boat SafariStop At: Selous Game Reserve, Morogoro TanzaniaOn this day you will be picked from your residency in Dar a...

$893
per traveler
3 Days - Exploring Selous Game Reserve

#10Magoroto forest 3 days tour

Magoroto forest is situated in the East Usambara mountains in north-east Tanzania. The East Usambaras form part of the mountain chain called the Eastern Arc ...

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$500
per traveler
Magoroto forest 3 days tour

Things To Do In Dar es Salaam

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  • The things to do in Dar es Salaam are not only topnotch, but they won't bust your budget. We have 20 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just $17. Get your favorite excursion on Expedia for significant savings, and you'll still have money for a top hotel or upscale dinner while you're visiting.
  • Dar es Salaam is a favorite among adventurers. In fact, many travelers have been visiting to get a taste of local history and culture and find the top activities, and a good percentage of these visitors can't wait to come back. The top things to do can grab the curiosity of even experienced travelers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our list includes an impressive range of entertainment and excitement. With unique ways to see the best this area has to provide like a Dar es Salaam Half-Day City Tour, there is a huge selection of selections at your disposal when you consider all the things you can do here at Expedia.

Our activities are the ideal way to organize your vacation. You'll need some planning to make the most of a trip to Dar es Salaam, especially when you wish to include trips to museums and outdoor activities. And it's clear that you're itching to explore every avenue—you're excited to get out and play. You can hardly wait to cover the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighborhoods is an adventure all its own. Book professional regional tours on Expedia, and you'll learn all about the city's history along the way.

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