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TO GO IN One of the most entertaining things to do in Dar Es Salaam is swim in the beautiful warm tropical Indian Ocean. Bongoyo Island is a small island off the coast of Dar that makes a fantastic day trip of lazying on the beach, snorkeling Since becoming a marine reserve a few years ago, fees have severely increased, but it’s still worth it. Get to the island by taking a boat from The Slipway shopping center. TINGATINGA ART CENTER Tanzanian’s have long been famous around Africa for their artwork. The modern movement of Tingatinga painting is one favorite styles of Tanzanian art. An artistic movement that began with Edward Said Tingatinga, the style is characterized by extremely bright oil colors and cartoon center is a rainbow of color and artistic inspiration. You can browse around and buy anything you see!
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DAR Dar Es Salaam is the main city that most visitors will encounter and the arrival point for most visitors off Dar Es Salaam is also the nearest location to the safari circuits in the South of the country, as well as
the far more rural town of Arusha is the start point for most safaris to the North of
COCO BEACH ON THE WEEKENDS Coco Beach, also known as Oyster Bay, is a stretch of beach located on the Msasani Peninsula of Dar Es Salaam. If you are looking for fun things to do in Dar Es Salaam, head over to Coco Beach on the weekend when it’s packed full of local Tanzanians. There are plenty of street food snacks and sometimes live music. The open area is also a place where frequent concerts and parties take place – check the city events guide. Swimming is not really recommended at Coco Beach, though some choose to wade in the water. ASKARI MONUMENT One of the most well known historical is Askari Monument. Depicting a soldier with his bayonet pointing to the harbor, the monument is a reminder of the soldiers that fought as the Carrier Corps in World War I. The cast bronze Askari Monument is supposedly located in the precise center of Dar,
