Kigamboni Travel Guide
Dar es Salaam
Popular places to visit
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.
Mbezi Beach
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.
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.
Kariakoo Market
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.
Mlimani City
During your trip to Ubungo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mlimani City. 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.
Things to do
Mikumi – Tanzania’s Best-Kept Safari Secret"
Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar
Dar es Salaam Guided City Experience (Shared Group)
Top hotels in Kigamboni
Kijiji Beach Resort
Very nice resort and staff are very friendly and they good at the job they are doing. We will stay there again and recommend our family and friends to stay at resort.
Reviewed on 2 May 2025
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Good
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
As a foodie person, I really didn’t enjoy much of the hotel food. And extremely expensive for no reason. Most of the high end and expensive hotels in Dar have better food and aren’t as expensive as CROWNE PLAZA. Management need to review and make changes.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Excellent Room; delicious food, especially sea food. My lobster was great. Great welcoming staff. Good drinks variety.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
Excellent customer service throughoutbthe stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nothing is too much to ask.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kigamboni
Kivukoni
Kivukoni is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Nyumba ya Sanaa.
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.
Mchafukoge
Mchafukoge is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Uhuru Monument and Le Grande Casino.
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.
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.
