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Hey, I have been volunteering in Dar for a couple weeks with about 5 months to go, and am looking to relocate from my place where I'm renting a room in a house, to an apartment. Anybody out there going to be in Dar for a few months and wants to go splitsies??

Hi travellers, there is a possibility of my husband working in Dar for a few years. I've travelled a fair bit and am no wimp...quite happy to scoot around Shanghai on local transport alone type of gal, but I've not lived overseas [ husband has]. I love Kenya but what do you peeps think are the pros and cons of permanent living in Dar please? I'm 52. healthy and outgoing. Many thanks, G.

Hey guys Me and 2 friends are going to dar es salaam from 29 oct to 28th nov on a volunteering exchange at the MUCHS medical school/hospital for the 4 weeks in novemeber and we need a place to stay. Does anyone know where i can get info on a house or apartment we can rent for this time as we dont want to stay in a hotel for 4 weeks? or does anyone have one available? also any other international students going to be there at this time? we are from Australia and would be cool to meet up with other people from around the world cheers javier

My family and myself are travelling from the uk to Dar at the end of July. We have been advised that it is not a good idea to take travellers cheques. We are unable to get Tsh in the UK. We are told the best way is to get local currency from the ATM machines in Dar. As I dont want to rely on this one method does anybody else have any ideas ? Can US dollars be readily used ? Has any one out there had problems changing up travellers cheques ? Any help would be greatly appreciated Regards Fordygirl

I will be living in Dar es Salaam to work at a Legal Aid Clinic in Dar es Salaam (located in Kariakoo, Lindi Street, Adjacent/ Near Uhuru Girls’ Primary School) from mid June- mid August 2007. I am looking for a safe and relatively cheap and safe place to stay for two months. In addition, I was wondering about estimated cost of living (food, daily transportation) and I would appreciate any suggestions that anyone thinks are helpful for a first time visitor. Thank you for your help!

Hi, I'm looking for a fully-furnished 2 bedroom apartment in a safe building, with internet and not too far from the city centre. We should be arriving around the 20th of November and leave around the 20th of December. Thanks! Hanneke

Does anybody know if there is a luggage storage at the airport of Dar es Salaam? Because the small planes to Zanzibar don't let you take much luggage, I want to leave it somewhere.

Hi, I am looking for an appartment in Dar from sept 06 onwards, long term, save location, furnished, 2 bedrooms, internet. location peninsula or surroundings, max 1000 USD

Hi there! A friend and me are doing our internship for 6 weeks in Muhimbili Hospital in August 2006. I was hoping to get some advices on places to stay that's close to or easily travel-able from the hospital! Looking for anything ranging from 2 bedroom apartments to hostels. Thanks for your help! Jeff

hi i am in dar for 2 weeks and want to know where to go and relax and meet people i am here alone and am a bit bored a have had recomendations from the hotel some good some bad but real advice would be good.not realy into nightclubs but nice relaxing bars and resterants would be good many thanks charlie

Hi, I'm looking for a room or a one bedroom apartment to rent in Dar for abt 6 mos (until March '06). In particular, I'm looking for a safe neighbourhood, a landline (so I could do internet research) and airconditioning. A big list I know! but if you know of something, I'd really appreciate it. Take care, Sharaz

Who can help me find temporary accomodation in Mororogo? From January till july 2006. I'll be volunteering at a local NGO and don't have alot of funds. A room or place to share is cool too. Preferably in Morogoro town. Mail me if you can help: imke79@hotmail.com

Looking to rent a furnished apartment/house suitable for 5 people (3 bedroom) near Jangwani in Dar es Salaam for a 3 week period 23 October 05 to 13 November. Must be reasonable cost, and include a house servant for cleaning. Please email offers/details asap. Thanks!

hi, like people already do in this forum i am trying to find a room in dar es salaam, too. it should be as cheap as possible. any hints? thank you. joe

Hi! I'm in Dar for an internship from the 5th of August till beginning of October '05. Is anybody around there at that time, who is interessted in meeting up for sightseeing trips, nightlife etc. would be cool! After the internship i'm planning to do a 2-3 week trip around Tanzania or somwhere else on the continet - will see. I would also be happy if anybody can give me some intressting informations about Dar and Tanzania. Thx, rgds fraggle (24,m,Switz.)

Hiya, My fiance (who is Tanzanian) and I are moving to Tanzania (dar es salaam) for 3/4 months from June to september. It has been a last minute thing and need to find a decent apartment to rent for that time. It should have at least one double bedroom and be near to the town centre with all amenities (shower kitchen etc). Does anyone know of anything or anyone who could help us? Thanks!

I really wanna move to Dar, But I'm not sure about house prices can any one give me a rough idea or recommend a useful website with current houses'. Also please recommend Arusha or Dar which is more modern?

Dear fellow travellers, I searching for house or accommodation rent in or near Dar es Salaam. If someone have a good tip, please, let me know. It should have 2-4 rooms with at least basic equipment/furniture, internet access, and optionally aircon and to be near beach and some city centre (restaurants, etc.)... Renting for about 2 months in 1-2/2006. Thank you in advance for any tip! Milos Email: milos@kalerta.com

Is there any ship from Aqaba (Jordan) to Dar es Salam and how much it costs?

o.k. I know I am probanly going out on a limb here, but can anyone recommend tuxedo rental services in Dar? Thanks!

Hello All!! I will be travelling to Tanzania in June 2005 with a group of 10-15 people. Any recommendations on a good travel agency to use here in the states? So far I've had quotes ot1500 including taxes. I once flew there for1100. I would appreciate any recommendations of agencies you've have good experiences with.

i plan to travel to zanzibar from botswana overland through zambia. so anyone who can give me information about luxury coaches from lusaka to dar please do so. also include hours of departure and arrival and prices id really appreciate it you can also get back at me personally at smarts_n@hotmail.com

Hi friends, 1. Anyone know about ATMs in Tanzania? I've been travelling for a long time and am out of cash (I'm in South Africa right now). I don't know if I should get a bunch of money out here in South Africa and carry it up there (big worry) or can I just take out money there? 2. Is the Tarzara railway from Zambia to Dar Es Salaam Tanzania still running? I'm looking into how I'm going to travel overland from Capt Town to Dar Es Salaam. Thanks so muCH!