5 Top partying clubs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for visitors

With a population of about 100 million people, Tanzania is fast-growing and Dar es Salaam is positioning itself as the to-go-to city to quench the thirst for fun, shopping and technology.

What’s fascinating about Dar es Salaam is its bubbly nature and high standards when it comes to treating her people and visitors to the best of entertainment in various joints and nightclubs dotting the city by width and breadth. Dar es Salaam has all this taken care of for you.

These are the top five hangout joints you should try out in your visit to Dar.

New Maisha Club

It is a two-story entertainment joint with several bars on it including a lush VIP section and an outdoor section when revellers can seat and grab a drink. The music played here is both local and international, thereby appealing to both locals and tourist.

It is one of the best-rated clubs for a night out.

Savannah Bar & Lounge

For the best cocktail in town, Savannah Lounge and Bar is the place to go. It is one of the posh nightclubs situated on the third floor of JB Belmont Hotel. Over the years, this joint has won the hearts of deep-pocketed revellers with its serving of very fine wine, champagne and spirits.

Match watching is also popular here for sports lovers while music fans are entertained all through by a resident live band, Bora Bora band. Every night, they have a happy hour between 5 pm to 7 pm where snack flow endlessly.

The Slow Leopard

This is the typical quiet spot in the town but one that offers a lot of fun. Drinks here are relatively cheap and it has some of the best burgers in the city. While on a budget, the Slow Leopard is your spot.

Away from partying, they offer amazing spaces to meet other people, affordable smart accommodation in unique locations, and an innovative approach to planning and booking your Tanzanian safari adventure.

Samaki Samaki

Translating to ‘fish fish’ in English, it is the place to walk in for a plate of delicious seafood during the day. Tanzanians always flock Samaki Samaki every weekend to dance to the deejay-played loud music. It has been rated as one of the places to visit for party animals.

Besides, the club offers salsa dancing classes every Thursday night. Salsa has been known to be among the top romantic dances in the world. Why would you not try these moves?

Kilimanjaro Casino

If you are a seasoned gambler or have been trying it out sometimes, Kilimanjaro Casino is the place where you could hone your gambling skills.

Situated within Hyatt Regency, one of the best hotels in Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Casino gives you the best there is to give in a casino of international standards; from roulette to blackjack slots. Drinks are in plenty here as you try out your luck.

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