Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's largest city and main port, a hot Swahili coastal metropolis of markets, museums, harbour life and island beaches, and the gateway to Zanzibar and Tanzania's safari circuit.
Dar es Salaam is a traffic-heavy city. The best options are Bolt/Uber, the DART BRT on the main corridor, ferries to Kigamboni and Zanzibar, and SGR trains for Morogoro and Dodoma.
Transport at a glance
- Public
- 3/5
- Taxi
- 4/5
- Rental
- 2/5
- Walking
- 2/5
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Overview
- Bolt/Uber are cheaper and safer than street taxis. Agree the fare before getting into a street taxi.
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
The BRT (DART) runs Kimara-Kivukoni and Morocco-Kivukoni; daladalas cover most routes; Bolt/Uber are the easiest way to cross the city; ferries run from Kivukoni.
Airports
Julius Nyerere International Airport (Terminal 3)
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Allow 90 minutes to reach the airport in traffic.
Pay BRT with a card purchased at the station.
Do not use unmarked taxis at night.
Check ferry times at the terminal; the first Zanzibar ferry leaves about 7:00.