Tanzania

Dar Es Salam

Dar es Salam is an administrative region in Tanzania with access to coastal waters on the Indian Ocean. The area offers basic diving opportunities around nearby coastal sites within reach of Dar es Salaam, including sheltered reefs and shallow wrecks typical of urban-adjacent dive areas. Most diving centers and sites are located along the coast and nearby offshore banks, with conditions varying seasonally and generally suitable for recreational divers. Expect warm, tropical waters, moderate visibility, and a mix of marine life common to coastal Tanzania.

Essential information for traveling in Tanzania

About Tanzania

Sea
Mozambique Channel and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Languages
SW EN
Demonym
Tanzanian
Phone prefix
+255

Practicalities

Currency
TZS
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type D, Type G
Airports
DAR ZNZ TGT JRO

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Top scuba diving cities in the region of Dar es Salam

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Dive sites and dive centers around Dar es Salam

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The best time to dive in Dar es Salam

The best months to dive in Dar es Salam are from January to Febuary and October to December. Temperatures are confortable (26-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
29 °C
02 - Feb.
29 °C
03 - Mar.
28 °C
04 - Apr.
26 °C
05 - May
26 °C
06 - Jun.
25 °C
07 - Jul.
25 °C
08 - Aug.
25 °C
09 - Sept.
25 °C
10 - Oct.
26 °C
11 - Nov.
28 °C
12 - Dec.
28 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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