Kigamboni Travel Guide

Dar es Salaam

A sailboat on turquoise waters with a sandy beach and a clear sky.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent tower, a bustling beach, and a river with boats.

Things to do

Dar es Salaam Walking Tour Old Town, History and Hidden Gems

Dar es Salaam Walking Tour Old Town, History and Hidden Gems

£11
per adult
Dar es Salaam Walking Tour Old Town, History and Hidden Gems
Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours

Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours

£112
per adult
Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours
Day Tour of Arusha City Napuru Waterfalls and Hot Springs

Day Tour of Arusha City Napuru Waterfalls and Hot Springs

£112
per adult
Day Tour of Arusha City Napuru Waterfalls and Hot Springs
Walking Tour in Dar es salaam

Dar es Salaam Architectural Guided Walking Tour and History

£17
per adult
Dar es Salaam Architectural Guided Walking Tour and History
Zanzibar: Jozani forest, Blue Lagoon, Starfish & The Rock

Zanzibar: Jozani forest, Blue Lagoon, Starfish & The Rock

£74
per adult
Zanzibar: Jozani forest, Blue Lagoon, Starfish & The Rock
Discover Tanzania by Exploring Dar es Salaam City

Discover Tanzania by Exploring Dar es Salaam City

£21
per adult
Discover Tanzania by Exploring Dar es Salaam City
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Top hotels in Kigamboni

Kijiji Beach Resort

Kijiji Beach Resort

3 out of 5
maweni Dar es Salaam Dar es Salam
The price is £44 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£44
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kijiji Beach and Kipepeo Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
"3rd or 4th time I've stayed here. Lovely location by the sea, grounds well kept with really nice flowers, trees, and bushes. Food was good, staff friendly and helpful. Used Bolt taxi app to come and go and this worked well. I plan to come via here again next year."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Kijiji Beach Resort
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

4 out of 5
Azikiwe Street Dar es Salaam
The price is £102 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
£102
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5 out of 5
Ohio Street Dar es Salaam
The price is £149 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
£149
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Askari Monument and National Museum of ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (392 reviews)
"Hotel is clean, well maintained and very reasonably priced. The staff were all polite and attentive. It would be nice if they had an ATM on site vs having to cross a very busy street to get to one."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Magore St Dar es Salaam
The price is £68 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£68
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 beach bars. Popular attractions Askari Monument and The Russian Tanzania Culture ...
9/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
"Staff were great, hotel very clean. Perfect location"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

5 out of 5
Kivukoni Street Dar es Salaam
The price is £157 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£157
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (402 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Very friendly staff, good facilities particularly the pool and really good breakfast too."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

4 out of 5
1 Garden Avenue Dar es Salaam
The price is £73 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
£73
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens ...
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
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Where to stay in Kigamboni

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A sunset over a body of water with boats, a tree, and a building with a balcony.
Photo by Ellie L
Open Photo by Ellie L

Masaki

Unique features of Masaki include the seaside views and bars. Make a stop by The Slipway or Sea Cliff Casino while you're exploring the area.

A coastal city with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, a sandy beach, and a marina with boats.

Mbezi Beach

Unique features of Mbezi Beach include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Mbezi Beach or Jangwani Beach while you're exploring the area.

A busy urban street with multiple vehicles, including cars and an auto-rickshaw, and tall buildings with glass facades.
Photo by ‎‎Gervas Mkinga
Open Photo by ‎‎Gervas Mkinga

Dar es Salaam City Center

While Dar es Salaam City Center isn't home to many top sights, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Kariakoo Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

A beach with thatched umbrellas, wooden benches, and palm trees.

Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coco Beach and Little Theatre.

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a park with a gazebo, and a distant view of the city skyline.

Mikocheni

Travellers enjoy Mikocheni for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Nafasi Art Space while you're in the area.

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