Dar Es Salaam is one of the most beautiful regions in Tanzania, and should be on every travel lover’s wish list. The vibrant and bustling city provides a unique insight into Tanzania’s urban life and allows tourists to meet new people and engage with an amazing culture. If you visit Tanzania in October, you should definitely plan a trip to the colorful and busy city. Here is a guide to help you plan your vacation in Dar Es Salaam in October 2021!
- National Museum of Tanzania
A must-see spot in Dar Es Salaam is the National Museum which was established in 1934. Learning about the history, heritage, and culture of a region is an essential element of any trip! Here, tourists can find ancient Chinese pottery, fossil discoveries, archeological artefacts, old wood carvings, prehistoric rock art, ancient coins, indigenous ebony masks, and artefacts from British and German colonial rule. Guests can find ethnographic collections on indigenous Tanzanian cultures, and buy souvenirs and keepsakes from the gift shop!
- Kigomani Beach
As it is unlikely for trips to be interrupted by rain in October, tourists can visit the heavenly Kigamboni Beach. The scenic location is also known as South Beach, and is a wonderful destination for swimming or enjoying a relaxing dhow ride. Visitors can go to Fun City, a water park that is the largest amusement park in East Africa. Here, tourists can enjoy swings, a bull ride, a ferris wheel, a zip line, a merry go round, rotating wheel rides, plane rides, bumper cars, go karts, bungee jumping, a free fall, water slides, and swimming pools!
- Pugu Hills Forest Reserve
In October, the weather is ideal and there are less mosquitoes, so tourists can visit areas with vivid greenery without being concerned about insect bites. In Dar Es Salaam, tourists can visit Pugu Hills Forest Reserve, where they can spot animals such as mongooses, elephants, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, baboons, pangolins, jackals, galagos, warthogs, colobus monkeys, and impalas. Travellers can trek up to the local cattle market, or a nearby cave that is sacred to the Zaramo people. Tourists can also visit the bat caves which are home to the Tanzanian woolly bat, Hildegarde’s tom bat, and horseshoe bat. The Reserve is one of the oldest forests in the world.
- Askari Monument
The Askari Monument is a memorial for the soldiers who fought in the first world war for the British army. The main bronze statue holds a rifle pointing towards the harbour and is accompanied by plaques that have inscriptions in Arabic and Swahili. As the historic landmark is surrounded by a garden, this pleasant spot is also good for families! In October, the weather is suitable, with little to no rainfall, clear skies, and adequate sunshine, so tourists can have a pleasant visit.
- Mbudya Island
In October, the weather is ideal for a beach vacation. Tourists can go to the serene and breathtaking Mbudya Island beach. Visitors can enjoy the seclusion and tranquility, and enjoy some time away from the crowds. As the sandy beach is not too crowded, it is peaceful and safe for those concerned about the coronavirus. When the region is facing low tide, visitors can even enjoy an unforgettable snorkelling experience in the crystalline ocean!
These are some of the best locations that tourists can visit in Dar Es Salaam in October, as the weather is ideal, there is little to no rainfall, and interruptions due to harsh weather or insects are unlikely. We hope you can enjoy a great vacation in Dar Es Salaam this October.