Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Cruise Port

Dar es Salaam

Largest city in Tanzania and capital of Dar es Salaam Region.

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Overview

Dar es Salaam is a cruise port in Tanzania. It lies on the coast at approximately -6.816, 39.28.

About Dar es Salaam

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. With a population of over 7 million people, Dar es Salaam is the largest city in East Africa by population and the fifth-largest in Africa. Dar es Salaam remains an important economic centre and one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Experts predict that the city’s population will grow to over 10 million before 2030.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Dar es Salaam — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam (Aerial)
Dar es Salaam (Aerial)
St Joseph's Catholic Cathedral
St Joseph's Catholic Cathedral
Askari Monument to World War I African Soldiers - Dar es Salaam - Tanzania
Askari Monument to World War I African Soldiers - Dar es Salaam - Tanzania
Masjid in Kinondoni
Masjid in Kinondoni

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in Jan and coolest around 28°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
31°
25°
Feb
31°
25°
Mar
31°
25°
Apr
29°
24°
May
30°
23°
Jun
29°
22°
Jul
28°
21°
Aug
29°
21°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
23°
Nov
30°
24°
Dec
30°
25°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Dar es Salaam the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Dar es Salaam, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →