Upanga West Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

The Slipway

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.

The Slipway

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

3/5(2 reviews)

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.

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Port of Dar es Salaam

Explore the waterfront in Dar es Salaam with a trip to Port of Dar es Salaam. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Port of Dar es Salaam

Coco Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Coco Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dar es Salaam. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Coco Beach

Kariakoo Market

3/5(2 reviews)

During your trip to Dar es Salaam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kariakoo Market. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Kariakoo Market

Mbezi Beach

3/5(1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mbezi Beach during your trip to Dar es Salaam? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mbezi Beach

Activities

Sinda Island Day Trip with Snorkeling

Sinda Island Day Trip with Snorkeling

AU$302
per adult
Sinda Island Day Trip with Snorkeling
Cook and Eat Tanzanian Local Food

Cook and Eat Tanzanian Local Food

AU$151
per adult
Cook and Eat Tanzanian Local Food
Dar es salaam Fish Market Adventure

Dar es salaam Fish Market Adventure

AU$166
per adult
Dar es salaam Fish Market Adventure
Fish market

Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places

AU$236
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places
Full day trip in saadani national park

Full day trip in saadani national park

AU$1,139
per adult
Full day trip in saadani national park
Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours

Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours

AU$227
per adult
Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours
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Our pick of the best Upanga West Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Magore St, Dar es Salaam
The price is AU$130 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$130
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 beach bars, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nyumba ya Sanaa and Askari Monument ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
"This property is incredibly well kept and the staff are among the most hospitable you will ever come across in East Africa. The pool area is a great place to hangout with a view and close to the restaurant inside which in itself is magnificent."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam

4 out of 5
Toure Drive Msasani Peninsula, Po Box 20200, Dar es Salaam
The price is AU$166 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$166
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (332 reviews)
"The JIKO restaurant is fantastic! The food and the views ae amazing"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

4 out of 5
Azikiwe Street, Dar es Salaam
The price is AU$204 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$204
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (245 reviews)
"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

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

5 out of 5
Kivukoni Street, P O Box 9574, Dar es Salaam
The price is AU$352 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$352
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
"The staff was delightful and very helpful, particularly the desk clerk who checked us in, Pius who helped with our bags, and Shaban who helped us acquire an item from a local pharmacy."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Hotel Slipway

Hotel Slipway

4 out of 5
Slipway Road, Msasani, Dar es Salaam
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Slipway and Coco Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (275 reviews)
Super location but too noisy to actually rest
"Super location just noisy.. Maybe possible during the week but otherwise music till morning.... then loud house keeping staff 3 days in a row came out of my room to humbly ask if they could keep it down....."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

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Hotel Slipway
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG

4 out of 5
Azikiwe Street/ Upanga Road Jct, Dar es Salaam
The price is AU$138 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$138
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (403 reviews)
Good enough
"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

Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Upanga West

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Upanga East

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

Upanga East
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Kisutu

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Kisutu
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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.

Dar es Salaam City Center
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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.

Kariakoo
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Kivukoni

4/5(1 area review)

Kivukoni is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and National Museum of Tanzania.

Kivukoni
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Mchafukoge

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

Mchafukoge

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