Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam Budget & Money-Saving Guide: See more of Dar Es Salaam. Spend less.
Know what a day really costs before you book, and where your money is worth spending — so you can relax instead of checking your banking app.
- What a day really costs, laid out before you book
- 19 free and cheap things to do: Kivukoni Fish Market auction · Botanical Gardens · Kariakoo Market
- Money-saving tips for getting around, sleeping and eating
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Free & cheap picks covered
- Kivukoni Fish Market auction
- Colonial centre walk
- St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral
- Botanical Gardens
- Kariakoo Market
- Coco Beach
- Tanzanite Bridge walk
- The Slipway sunset
- +11 more
Money-saving topics
- YWCA Dar es Salaam
- Safari Inn
- Econo Lodge
- ABC Travellers Hotel
- Mikadi Beach Camp
- Kipepeo Beach & Village
Day by day
Your days in Dar Es Salaam
- Day 1Harbour and colonial centre
- Day 2Culture in the north
- Day 3Peninsula and sunset
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| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 20 family attractions · 8 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 11 local dishes · 25 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide Viewing | Spending less | 19 free & cheap picks | $19 |
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Also in the guide
Welcome to Budget Travel in Dar es Salaam
Best Time for Value
Comprehensive Budget Breakdown
Money-Saving Strategies
Top Money-Saving Tips · Transportation Savings · Budget Accommodation · Best Budget Neighborhoods
Free & Cheap Activities
Completely Free Activities · Cheap Eats
Where to Splurge vs Save
3-Day Backpacker Dar es Salaam
Free Self-Guided Walking Tours
Colonial Kivukoni and Posta Walk · Kisutu Evening Food Crawl · Msasani and Mikocheni Art Trail
Digital Nomad Budget Guide
Co-Working Spaces · Best Cafés for Working · SIM Cards & Data
What to Skip in Dar es Salaam
Managing Your Money
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