About Kigamboni and what to see around it
Kigamboni is one of the least frequented beaches of Tanzania’s largest city, Dar es Salaam. Kigamboni Beach has a vast stretch of white sands. Taking an early morning walk before the temperatures get too high can be quite a treat.
Getting to Kigamboni
The resort is easily accessible from Dar es Salaam’s. When visitors touch down, they just need to hop on the ferry from Kivukoni Front and then take a dalla-dalla (shared minibus) to the beach. Alternatively, you can drive to your destination, a journey of around 20 miles.
Top things to do or to see
- The Beaches! There aren’t many better places to swim, sunbathe, snorkel or even pitch your tent and camp in Tanzania. And, even better, you’ll just be a short boat ride away from Dar es Salaam, one of East Africa’s most exciting cities.
- Dar es Salaam Port which is the main port in Tanzania is located in Kigamboni. The port strategic placement ensures it serves not only East Africa countries, but also as far as Europe and the Middle East. Dar es Salaam Port serves several landlocked countries in Africa, including Malawi, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda respectively.
- The pristine coastline along the Indian Ocean in Kigamboni, across the Kigamboni ferry from Dar es Salaam, which is a perfect place to relax as well as sunbath or just to have leisurely walks.
- Dar es Salaam Zoo is one of the largest zoos in East African. There are various animals in the zoo such as lions, antelopes, crocodiles, hyenas, leopards and zebras among others. Explore the Nguva river and view different bird species. You can enjoy rides from camels and horses as you interact with monkeys. The zoo also has a swimming pool for children and teenagers below the age of 15 years.
