1 day Dar es Salaam Zoo Tour
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Dar es Salaam Zoo Tour : 1 day—A fun, family-friendly attraction showcasing local and exotic wildlife, nature trails, picnic areas, and educational experiences near Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam Zoo is a popular family-friendly attraction where visitors can enjoy close encounters with a wide range of local and exotic animals in a spacious, natural environment. The zoo offers educational tours, nature walks, picnic areas, and fun activities for children, making it an ideal day trip for families, school groups, and wildlife enthusiasts looking for a relaxed and informative experience near the city.
Dar es Salaam Zoo Tour
The tour starts with pickup from your hotel or selected meeting point in Dar es Salaam, followed by a short drive to Dar es Salaam Zoo. Enjoy a guided visit to see a variety of local and exotic animals, take photos, and relax in the natural surroundings. After the tour, you will be driven back to your original pickup point in Dar es Salaam, completing a fun and educational experience.
Where Is Dar es Salaam
If you are searching for a dynamic and diverse destination, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania is the place to arrive. It is the country’s largest and most cosmopolitan city on the stunning tropical Indian Ocean coast, just a short hop from Zanzibar Island’s idyllic white sandy beaches, and the gateway to Tanzania’s exclusive southern safari parks. Dar es Salaam offers every traveller a rich blend of cultures, cuisines and attractions.
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Accesible Tanzania
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As of late 2025/2026, fees are generally TZS 6,000 for local adults and TZS 3,000 for children. International visitors are charged a higher rate, typically around USD 20 per person.
It is located in Kigamboni, often requiring a ferry crossing from downtown Dar es Salaam, followed by a drive on a potentially rough road. Hiring a taxi or using a bajaji is recommended.
The zoo houses lions, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, crocodiles, snakes, and antelopes, along with various birds and domestic animals.
Visitors can enjoy camel and horse riding, a children's playground, and a swimming pool.
There is a restaurant, but it is often recommended to bring your own snacks and water as options may be limited.
Weekdays (Tuesday–Thursday) are least crowded. It is advisable to go early in the morning to avoid the heat and see more active animals.
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Fantastic place for a day outing with family in Dar. Roads are excellent. Baboons don’t eat biscuit. Instead feed them papaya and chips. Also one botanical garden there as well as museum inside. however, no zebra, giraffe, peacock or rabbits.
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Location / Contacts
- Address : Tabata, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Phone : +255687590560
- Mail : info@serengetitrips.com
- Website : http://serengetitrips.com/
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