Cheap Flights to Dar Es Salaam

Come and visit Dar Es Salaam the largest city in Tanzania.  Formerly known as Mzizima, Dar Es Salaam is a scenic seaport city located on a natural harbour on the Indian Ocean. With a population of over 2.7 million people Dar Es Salaam is the country s most important city both economically and politically.  Historically, the city received its name from Sultan Seyyid Majid of Zanzibar in 1866 and is Arabic for House of Peace . The city has seen an increased growth within the expatriate community and has had a significant increase in tourism.  Travelers to Dar Es Salaam can visit a variety of Museums, including the National Museum, the village Museum or stroll through the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Tourists can also venture to the nearby islands of Dar Es Salaam Marine Reserve, an extremely popular day excursion for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling.  Only an hour away visitors can explore the ruins of Kaole in the town of Bagamoyo.  Dar Es Salaam offers a diverse and very international cuisine but be sure to try traditional Tanzanian barbeque styles like Nyama Choma roasted meat and Mishkaki .   Dar Es Salaam offers travelers an array of sights, shops and activities that will keep you busy when visiting this beautiful seaport city.