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Moving to a new country can be a daunting experience. Information you can gather through  books and the internet, cannot replace first hand experience as shared below by WBFN members. If you are already in the Country Office and have some additional experience/tips you would like to share, please contact the WBFN Local Champion or the WBFN office and we will be glad to amend our members' recommendation for this specific country accordingly. WBFN is happy to share—but cannot endorse—information provided by members [consult WBFN Legal]. You have to be a registered WBFN member in order to access the information below;

Members Recommendations

  1. 1. When arriving
  2. 2. Short term housing
  3. 3. Housing & understanding your lease
  4. 4. Neighborhoods
  5. 5. Schools and daycares
  6. 6. Security
  7. 7. Healthcare providers & emergencies
  8. 8. Shopping
  9. 9. Recreational activities
  10. 10. Communities
  11. 11. Useful Resources/Books
  12. 12. Other recommendations
  1. 1. When arriving
    1. 1.1 What to bring with you

      If you have kids, bring their toys for the basic fact that you can’t get good toys for a decent price.

  2. 2. Short term housing

    On these past two years there are many available houses/apartments for rent. Many families from the private sectors such as oil company's families have left Tanzania.

    Even the International School of Tanganyika (IST) had lost more than 70 students on 2016/2017 academic year. That also means the chance for the kids to get into this school is bigger.

  3. 3. Housing & understanding your lease

    Finding accommodation in Dar es Salaam is made easier by the many estate agents that offer advice, as well as a host of good properties, with everything ranging from modern apartments to family homes.

    Most of the Expats live in Peninsula area especially Oysterbay and Masaki.

    Upanga is closer the World Bank office but for family, it is better the Peninsula area, as so many things are available or happening (activities for expats) in Peninsula.

  4. 4. Neighborhoods

    Expat community tends to live  in the Peninsula area especially Oysterbay and Masaki, where most of the schools, supermakets are located.  However, Upanga is closer to WBG office, so this is something to highly take in consideration, because traffic congestion is one of the major problems in Dar.

  5. 5. Schools and daycares

    There are a number of excellent international schools in Dar es Salaam

    • International School of Tanganyika  (IST)
    • Braeburn Dar es Salaam International School
    • Aga Khan Mzizima School
    • Ecole Francaise Arthur Rimbaud

    If you are coming to Tanzania with under school-age children, there are several childcare options available. In addition, most expats family hire a nanny to help look after the kids.

  6. 6. Security

    Peninsula area is pretty safe if you take the normal precautions, lock doors, don’t leave electronics in the car, not walking with expensive jewelry or at night, etc.

    Places to avoid :

    - Coco Beach at night

    During day time if you go to Coco beach, people shouldn't bring or wear valuables stuff.

    UNDSS (UN Department of Safety and Security) have been having a workshop every year about the Safety and Security-

  7. 7. Healthcare providers & emergencies

    Emergency number: 112

    Traffic Police Emergency: 0715-663-146 / 0715-291-299

    663-146 / 0715-291-299 *

    The healthcare facilities and services in Tanzania are limited: this include medication, supplies and even emergencies services. Most treatments are done in Dar es Salaam, however it´s more recommended to fly to neighboring Nairobi or South Africa for more serious and complex cases.

    Web page: www.expatwoman.com betin Dar es Salaam ar es Salaam. But, you can brate. You wont find everything you need and its bet

    Hospitals in the area:

    • IST Clinic
    • Premiere Clinics (one for specialist located in Masaki)
    • London Clinic
    • CCBRT -It is a public hospital for disabilities but they have some specialists such as good Expats Physiotherapists (they will also open a new specialists clinic next to the hospital)
  8. 8. Shopping

    With more and more expats arriving in the city, many Western and South African food chains have set up their shops. Whatever your taste, there´s definitely a place to suit your craving –be it Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Continental, American, Italian or South African.

    There are several supermarkets (Village supermarket Sea Cliff, Shoppers Plaza among others), where you´ll be able to find most of your groceries. Also there are several malls or shopping plazas that offer a variety of products (Slipway shopping Center, Quality Center Mall, Mkuki House Shopping Mall, Mlimani City Mall) . Don’t miss the specialty stores: bakery, butchery, charcuterie and the farmers market at Oysterbay.

  9. 9. Recreational activities

    Tanzania boats some of the most beautiful wonders in the world, such as Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa; Serengeti National Park; Lake Victoria; and the island of Zanzibar, to name a few.  These places would be better if you have at least 4 or more days.

    For weekend or short trips you can get on a ferry and hop over to Zanzibar to lounge on white sandy beaches and take in the annual music festivals.

    For one day trips or just to spent weekends, catch a 20-minute boat ride via wooden dhow to any of the islands surrounding Dar, such as Mbudya or  Bongoyo. Or, since Dar is a coastal city, trips to the beach are a must. Coco Beach in Masaki is the biggest and most-populated beach, however, it gets very crowded and insecure on weekends. If you want a quite and more relaxed place, head to the Dar Yacht Club (memberships are available, but required to have 1 or to recommendations from other member among others however , if you are going to stay for a long period, and love going to the beach, then go for it!  -populated beach,., youllDar is a coastañ city, trips to the beach are a must. Coco Beach in Masakie groups, youll however

     

  10. 10. Communities

    A nice community here in Dar, for International Org like WB, is the Diplomatic Spouses Group (DSG), UN Spouses Group besides the other Expats groups such as Corona Tanzania.

    Facebook group :

    • Expats Parents in Dar 

    ​It started by one of the WB Spouses, Lisa and now very popular among expats beside Team Tanzania.
    You can see what you can posts on these FB Groups (ask information, sell something, want to buy something etc)

  11. 11. Useful Resources/Books

    The Newcomer´s Guide to Dar es Salaam 5th edition.

    coronatanzania@gmail.com

    http://www.facebook.com/CoronaTanzaniaSociety

    Sold at A Novel Idea store located in Slipway (Msasani, Dar es Salaam)

  12. 12. Other recommendations

    If moving with children and depending on your religion or beliefs, take in consideration the different holidays or special dates that you´ll be celebrating. You won´t be able to find everything you need for some special celebrations and its better to pack those things.