Dar es Salaam: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Dar es Salaam is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania and capital of the Dar es Salaam Region. It is located on the Swahili coast.

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.

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Addition of information about heightened health screening measures for those entering Tanzania from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo ('Entry requirements' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

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The advisory level increased from Level 2 to 3. The “unrest” risk indicator was added. Reconsider travel to Tanzania due to unrest , crime , terrorism , and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Unrest Demonstrations often take place in response to political or economic issues.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Dar es Salaam: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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