Kivukoni Travel Guide
Dar es Salaam
Popular places to visit

The Slipway
During your visit to Msasani Peninsula, you can enjoy retail therapy at The Slipway. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Dar es Salaam with a trip to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
Learn about the events happening in Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre during your trip to Dar es Salaam. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
National Museum of Tanzania
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Tanzania during your trip to Dar es Salaam. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Kivukoni Fish Market
During your visit to Dar es Salaam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kivukoni Fish Market. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Nyumba ya Sanaa
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nyumba ya Sanaa during your travels in Dar es Salaam. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Kivukoni

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Had a wonderful stay at the four points Dar es Salaam, location was great for getting around the city, getting the ferry etc, the harbour room views were stunning, could not fault the staff from porters to check in, restaurant staff etc, nothing was too much to ask. I will stay here again if I come ...
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG
It was a comfortable and relaxing stay at the hotel. Almost everythig was good. Mosquito repellant smell in the hallway was not excellent, but other than that, I was so satisfied. Breakfast was also the best considering its cost.
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Nice
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Johari Rotana
We had a great time in Dar
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
Best
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
Situated nicely around the main city center Hotel staff was brilliant but some improvements needed. Safe in room was not working, cleaning staff takes away towels without replacing them and air conditioning in the gym wasn’t working one morning
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kivukoni

Kisutu
Uncover some of the top draws of Kisutu like its restaurants and waterfront views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Zanzibar Ferry Terminal or Kariakoo Market.

Dar es Salaam City Center
While Dar es Salaam City Center isn't home to many top sights, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Kariakoo Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Upanga East
Visitors to Upanga East like its beaches and restaurants, and Vijana Mall is a sight worth a stop.

Mchafukoge
Mchafukoge is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Uhuru Monument and Le Grande Casino.

Upanga West
While Upanga West isn't home to many top sights, Nyumba ya Sanaa and Kariakoo Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kariakoo
Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Kariakoo. A stop by Kariakoo Market is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Kivukoni Travel Guide
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
- Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
- Askari Monument
- Atiman House
- Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens
- Coco Beach
- Kariakoo Market
- Mlimani City
- Makumbusho Village
- Wet n Wild Water Park
- Mwenge Carvers Market
- Jangwani Beach
- Bongoyo Island
- Dar-es-Salaam Zoo
- Ilala Market
- Mbudya Island
- Pugu Hills Nature Centre