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Dar es Salaam — the Haven of Peace.

Everything you need to plan a smooth, memorable journey to the 19th AFRAN Congress — and to enjoy Tanzania while you're here.

At a glance

Practical facts.

A quick orientation before you arrive.

Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages
Swahili & English
Time zone
EAT · UTC+3
Plugs
Type D / G · 230V
June weather
Warm & dry · ~23–29°C
Country code
+255
Getting to Dar es Salaam

Fly in to Julius Nyerere International.

Dar es Salaam is served by Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR / JNIA) — well connected across Africa via Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Kigali and Johannesburg, and to international hubs including Doha, Dubai, Istanbul and Amsterdam. The airport sits roughly 15 minutes from the JNICC venue, traffic permitting.

Regional connections make it easy to combine the Congress with Zanzibar (a 20-minute hop or 90-minute ferry), Kilimanjaro (KIA), or a safari extension into northern Tanzania.

Visa & entry

  • Most international visitors require a visa to enter Tanzania.
  • A Tanzania eVisa can be applied for in advance through the official immigration portal.
  • Visa on arrival is available for many nationalities at JNIA.
  • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  • A Yellow Fever certificate is required if arriving from or transiting an endemic country.

Requirements change. Always confirm with the official Tanzania Immigration eVisa portal and your nearest embassy before travelling.

Health & safety

  • Ensure routine vaccinations are up to date.
  • Consider malaria prophylaxis — consult a travel-health clinic.
  • Drink bottled or filtered water; bottled water is readily available.
  • Dar es Salaam is a welcoming city — use normal urban precautions, especially at night.
  • The Congress secretariat can advise on nearby clinics and hospitals if needed.

This is general guidance only. Consult a qualified travel-health professional for advice tailored to your medical history and itinerary.

Getting around

Easy ways to move in Dar.

  • Ride-hail apps — Uber and Bolt are widely available across the city, including from the airport.
  • Taxis — agree a fare before you set off; hotels can arrange trusted drivers.
  • Dala-dala minibuses connect every neighbourhood — colourful and very local.
  • Delegate shuttle service between partner hotels and the JNICC — details to be announced.

Where to stay

A curated list of delegate hotels at preferential rates — across all budgets, all within easy reach of the JNICC — is published on the Venue page. Bookings open closer to the Congress.

See delegate hotels
Explore Tanzania

Extend your trip — combine the Congress with a safari or an island escape.

Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Stone Town's spice-trade lanes and the turquoise beaches of Nungwi and Paje — a short flight or ferry from Dar.

Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Serengeti & Ngorongoro

The Great Migration plains and the crater that holds one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on earth.

Bagamoyo

Bagamoyo

A coastal town heavy with Swahili and German colonial history — a moving day-trip north of Dar.

Coco Beach & Waterfront

Coco Beach & Waterfront

City beaches, the Oyster Bay promenade, and seafood at the Slipway — Dar at its most relaxed.

Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park

Tanzania's most accessible safari — elephants, giraffes and lions within easy reach of the city.

Practical tips

A few things worth knowing.

  • Pick up a local SIM or eSIM (Vodacom, Airtel, Halotel) for affordable data.
  • Tipping is appreciated — around 5–10% in restaurants for good service.
  • Modest dress is appreciated in mosques and at some cultural sites.
  • Carry small denominations of cash for markets, taxis and tips.
  • English is widely spoken in business and tourism settings.
  • Bargaining is expected in markets — friendly and good-natured.