City in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania
Getting around Dar es Salaam
How to get around Dar es Salaam
Traffic is heavy, so allow double time. Bolt and inDrive are practical; the DART bus rapid transit and bajaji tuk-tuks are cheap, and the SGR train goes to Morogoro and Dodoma.
Ways to get around Dar es Salaam
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt / inDrive | 8,000–20,000 TSh for 5 km | Best at night; fares rise in rain |
| DART BRT (Mwendokasi) | About 650–800 TSh | Dedicated lanes on main routes; very crowded |
| Bajaji (tuk-tuk) | 3,000–8,000 TSh | Short hops; agree price first |
| Kigamboni ferry | About 500–1,500 TSh | Short crossing from the city center |
| SGR train | About 15,000–35,000 TSh to Morogoro or Dodoma | Electric trains from Dar station; book online |
Ride-hailing apps in Dar es Salaam
A 5 km ride costs about TSh8,000–20,000 ($3.0–7.6).
- Use apps rather than street taxis. Agree fares first if you hail one, and avoid unmarked cars.
Arriving in Dar es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International (DAR)
About 12 km from the center; taxi or Bolt 25,000–45,000 TSh, 30–90 min depending on traffic. Terminal 3 handles most flights.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not recommended; heavy traffic, bad roads and theft risk. Use apps.
- Driving: on the left. Foreign licences are valid for up to 6 months; Zanzibar also needs a local permit, arranged through rental firms.
- Onward travel in Tanzania: The SGR electric train links Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Dodoma; flights (Air Tanzania, Precision Air, bush airlines) reach Arusha and parks, and Azam fast ferries serve Zanzibar.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Dar es Salaam?
No. Use Bolt, inDrive instead.
What's the best way to get around Dar es Salaam?
Traffic is heavy, so allow double time. Bolt and inDrive are practical; the DART bus rapid transit and bajaji tuk-tuks are cheap, and the SGR train goes to Morogoro and Dodoma.
How do I get from the airport to Dar es Salaam?
About 12 km from the center; taxi or Bolt 25,000–45,000 TSh, 30–90 min depending on traffic. Terminal 3 handles most flights.
Is Dar es Salaam walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Tanzania Railways Corporation SGR tickets
- Azam Marine ferries
- Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA)
- Tanzania Airports Authority
- Tanzania Railways Corporation (SGR)
- Tanzania Immigration
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