How to Find Cheap Hotels in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam is a great city to stay in when visiting the African country of Tanzania. This city is the home of a U.S. Embassy, and is known for its museums, botanical gardens and live music scene.
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Things You'll Need
- An international immunization card
- A visitor's visa
- A valid passport
- Yellow fever vaccination
- A computer with Internet access to book accomodations
Instructions
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Know Your Destination
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Convert your U.S. dollars to Tanzanian shillings, the official currency of Tanzania.
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Speak English while you're in Dar es Salaam. The country of Tanzania has two official languages-Swahili and English.
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Enjoy the music of Tanzania, which includes Taarab, R&B and Bongo Flava, a Tanzanian hip hop fusion style.
Travel to Tanzania
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Touch down at the Dar es Salaam International Airport. The airport is conveniently located near the city of Dar es Salaam, as well as several lodging options.
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For local travel, you may rent a car or a bicycle, or choose buses or trains. There are also private planes that will fly tourists to special points of interest throughout Tanzania.
Choose Your Accomodations
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To book accommodations, contact Tanzania Tourist Board at 011 (+255) 022 2136177 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
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Find an excellent deal by staying near the airport.
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Look for cheap accommodations in downtown Dar es Salaam, where you'll find culturally influenced cafes, shops and architecture.
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Reserve your accommodations early to save money and have more lodging choices.
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Tips & Warnings
Tanzanian currency cannot be imported or exported, so you will need to convert your money once you arrive in the country.
All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
Register with the nearest U.S. Embassy when you land in Tanzania.
Be sure to keep your passport with you at all times, and store it in a safe place during your visit. Losing your passport will wreak havoc on your travel plans and budget.
This area has experienced a high level of terrorist attacks and Americans are common targets.
Theft and assaults are a major problem in this city. Avoid wandering the city alone, and protect your property.
Medical treatment options are limited in this city.
