Dar es Salaam City Tanzania- Bongo

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	Welcome to Dar es Salaam- which means the Haven of Peace is also know as Bongo to the locals, an enticing mix of sight-seeing, shopping and entertainment. The largest city in Tanzania reflects a fascinating blend of its rich historical past and its sophisticated, contemporary present Recreation Day or night, Dar es Salaam offers a range of exciting recreation opportunities, from casinos to bars and clubs, to local cinema to bird watching. Explore local markets with their displays of distinctive native handicrafts; enjoy classical music presented by the British Council or the Alliance Francaise or experience exhilarating performance of traditional music and dance.
		What to see and do in Dar es Salaam: National Museum Village Museum Nyerere Cultural Center Botanical Gardens Bavaria-style railway station Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Joseph Lutheran Azania Front Church Askari Munoment Mwenge Handicrafts Village The Slipway Coco Beach Kunduchi Wet 'n' Wild Water Park Excursions from Dar can be organized to the nearby islands of Bongoyo and Mbudya.
	Shopping Dar es Salaam is a treasure-trove for connoisseurs of art. Makonde carvings, TingaTinga paintings, bead, bone and malachite jewellery, baskery, spices, colourful wrap-arounds called 'kanga' and 'kitenge', batik and brassware are most popular and excellent buys. The rare and brilliant Tanzanite gemstone found only in Tanzania, makes a precious souvenir. At Mwenge Village, Nyerere Cultural Center and Samora Avenue, handicrafts are available at reasonable prices.
		Entry Requirements Visas are required for all visitors coming to Tanzania (Except East Africans). Visas can obtained at the point of entry for all nationalities except those from West African Countries, Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Visa requirements can be changed at any time. We therefore suggest that the traveler contact a Tanzanian Embassy or Consulate prior to departure to Tanzania.
	Economy The national currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling. Main export goods are coffee, cotton, sisal, tea, cashews, tobacco, diamonds, and gold. Electrical Current Tanzania operates on a voltage of 220/230 volts AC. Local Time Tanzania is three hours ahead of GMT.
		Climate Situated on the East coast of Africa, Dar es Salaam enjoys a hot and humid climate with an average daily temperature of 30C (86F).The monsoon season, known as the long rains, occurs from March to May. Government & Society Tanzania is a republic whose capital city is in Dodoma. The total of the Tanzanian population is 29 million, out of which approximately 1 million lives in Dar Es Salaam. Tanzania's official languages are English and Swahili besides that various native African languages are spoken.
	Business Banking hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 - 12:30 hr. and from 13:00 to 16:00 and on Saturdays from 08:30 to 11:30 hr. Some banks are also opened on Sundays from 09:00 to 11:30 hr. Shops: Monday until Saturday 09:00 to 12:00 hr. and from 14:00 - 17:00 hr. A few exceptions will have longer opening hours and are also opened on Sundays. Tips: In hotels and restaurants it is customary to reward good services with a tip of 10%.
		Sports Visitors can attend a wide variety of competitive sports such as cricket, soccer, rugby, tennis, squash and golf. Swimming, snorkeling, fishing and sailing head the list of active sports.
	Tanzania Holidays & Festivals January 1 New Year's Day January 12 Zanzibar Revolution Day February 5 CCM Day Date Varies Good Friday & Easter April 26 Union Day May 1 International Workers Day Date Varies Moulid (Islamic Holiday) July 7 Saba Saba Day August 8 Peasant's Day December 9 Independence Day December 25 Christmas Date Varies Eid al-Haj (Islamic holiday) Date Varies Eid al-Fitr (Islamic holiday)


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