Dar es Salaam (/ ˌ d ɑːr ɛ s s ə ˈ l ɑː m /; from Arabic: دَار السَّلَام, romanized: Dār as-Salām, lit. 'Abode of Peace') is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania. It is also the capital of the Dar es Salaam Region.

Jan 11, 2025 · Dar es Salaam, seat of government, largest city, industrial center, and major port of Tanzania, eastern Africa. It was founded in 1862 by the sultan of Zanzibar on the site of the village of Mzizima. It remained only a small port until the German East Africa Company established a station there in 1887.

Over the last century, Dar es Salaam has grown from a quiet Zaramo fishing village into a thriving tropical metropolis of over four million people. Straddling some of the most important sea routes in the world, it is East Africa’s second-busiest port and Tanzania’s commercial hub.

Dar es Salaam (Arabic: دار السلام Dār as-Salām), formerly Mzizima, is the largest city, industrial center, and major port of Tanzania. Its name comes from an Arabic word meaning "Abode of Peace."

Dar Es Salaam travel guide covers the top attractions & best things to do, see and eat in the city with tours, restaurants & accommodations.

Mar 4, 2023 · Dar es Salaam (House of Peace in Arabic) was founded in 1862 by Sultan Seyyid Majid of Zanzibar on the site of the village of Mzizima. Mzizima's history dates back to the time when the Barawa people started to settle and cultivate the area around Mbwa Maji, Magogoni, Mjimwema, Gezaulole and Kibonde Maji Mbagara.

Aug 7, 2023 · Nestled along the enchanting eastern coast of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam stands as a vibrant metropolis and the largest city in the country.

As the largest city in the country, Dar es Salaam is not just a gateway to Tanzania's stunning safaris and islands but a destination brimming with history, vibrant markets, pristine beaches, and unique local experiences.

Give Dar es Salaam some time and you'll probably fall in love with it. A lively waterfront city that blends African, Indian and Arab influences to create a unique urban culture, Dar has sprawled chaotically in all directions in recent decades, but still has plenty of charm.