[2024 Dar es salaam Attraction] Travel Guide for Kipepeo Beach Village (Updated Dec)
Resorts
Beaches
Address:
49X6+8FX, Sunrise Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Opening times:
Opens at 9:00-22:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
+255 713 757 515
Dar es Salaam | Coastal Tour
🌴Attractions:
Coco Beach: Close to the city center, beautiful scenery, and the No. 1 must-see attraction in Dar es Salaam. Here you can see locals selling food, full of exotic flavors. You can sunbathe on the beach, wade in the waves, and enjoy the beautiful view of the Indian Ocean.
Kipepeo Beach Village: White sand beach and beautiful sunrise, few tourists, a great place to relax. The surrounding environment is quiet, allowing you to enjoy the charm of nature.
📸Photo tips:
Coco Beach is a great place to capture the local lifestyle, such as selling food, to show the local characteristics. You can also take beautiful beach photos and silhouettes with the sea as the background.
Kipepeo Beach is suitable for shooting the sunrise, capturing the moment when the sun rises from the sea level, with great light and shadow effects. You can also take pictures of shells, footprints, and other details on the beach.
🍽Food:
Smagara Grilled Fish: Local specialty, tender and juicy fish with unique spices, delicious.
Kiwani French Fries and Fried Eggs: Simple but delicious, crispy fries, and tender fried eggs.
🏨Hotel recommendations:
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Good service, complete facilities, and beautiful city or sea views.
DoubleTree by Hilton Dar es Salaam Oysterbay: Superior location, convenient transportation, and comfortable hotel environment.
💡Tips:
Pay attention to sun protection, as the UV rays are very strong here, so prepare high SPF sunscreen.
Follow local customs, such as passing food with your right hand and avoiding using your left hand, as locals consider the left hand unclean.
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A complete guide to eating, drinking, and having fun.
👍Recommended reasons:
Dar es Salaam is a great place to visit in Africa, with beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, rich shopping destinations, and diverse cuisine. It's also a great place to stop for supplies.
🚗Transportation:
Dar es Salaam is a transportation hub and the starting point of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway. It also has a port. From Zanzibar, you can buy ferry tickets near ZANFAST FERRIES CO LTD (you can haggle the price down to $30) and board the ferry at Zanzibar Port.
👣Itinerary:
1️⃣First, enjoy the sun, sand, and water activities at the beautiful beaches, such as snorkeling and sailing at Butterfly Beach, or relax on Mbudya Island.
2️⃣Then, visit historical landmarks and museums to learn about the local history and culture.
3️⃣Next, go shopping at the markets and experience the exotic atmosphere. If you have time, you can visit nearby attractions such as Bagamoyo.
🍗Food recommendations:
1️⃣Changchun Restaurant has delicious northeastern Chinese cuisine with large portions. The average cost is 100 RMB per person.
2️⃣PAPPA TAMBI is located on China Street. The rice noodles in a clay pot are great, especially with vinegar and chili oil. The average cost is 50 RMB per person. Try it with the local BITTER LEMON drink.
3️⃣The volcano fresh milk black pearl at Hello Cafe is good. The average cost is 25 RMB per person.
👍Must-see attractions:
1️⃣Butterfly Beach: This beach has pristine white sand and clear water. You can experience a "jungle and beach" vacation style, participate in various water activities, watch the sunrise, and explore the tidal pools.
2️⃣National Museum: This museum displays ethnographic, archaeological, and historical materials. The village hall has architectural models of various ethnic groups, as well as a map of Zheng He's voyages and Chinese ceramics.
3️⃣Bagamoyo: This area has an old town, colonial-era buildings, and ancient ruins. You can learn more about its trade and slave trade history.
💖Other tips:
1️⃣You can buy traditional art at low prices at the Mwenge Traditional Ebony Carving Market and souvenirs at the Kariakoo Market.
2️⃣You can stock up on daily necessities at China Resources Supermarket (Chinese Supermarket) and buy clothes, cosmetics, electronics, and more at Mlimani City Shopping Mall.