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Dar es Salaam: The Urban Oasis
Our Dar es Salaam hub isn't just a hostel; it’s your budget-friendly passport to Tanzania’s buzzing heart of Masaki. Expect spontaneous conversations, discoveries of Tanzania's hidden gems, live music that makes your feet tap, and a social scene where connections happen organically over a cold beer. Oh, and yes, the rumors are true our burgers alone are worth the visit. It's the perfect launchpad for your Tanzanian adventure, proving that authentic cultural immersion doesn't require a rigid itinerary, just an open mind and a taste for the unexpected.
10 bed mixed dormitory - Bustani/Mchikichi
The affordable option for staying on the “Peninsula”. Each bed has a locker, private light, and power source. The room is equipped with AC, fan, and individual mosquito nets. All dorms have separate shared bathrooms and are mixed gender. Breakfast is included in the rate.
5-bed mixed dormitory - Mtende/Madafu
The affordable option for staying on the “Peninsula”. Each bed has a locker, private light, and power source. The room is equipped with AC, fan, and individual mosquito nets. All dorms have separate shared bathrooms and are mixed gender. Breakfast is included in the rate.
Accommodation
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Slow Down and Savour
Our menu combines fresh local and imported ingredients to cater to everyone’s taste. Aside from our famous burgers, check out the signature nachos and our range of fresh salads and bowls.
The bar stocks both local and imported beer, wine and spirits. We pride ourselves on always having ice-cold beer, just the way it should be!
There is also a range of red and white wine to cater to everyone’s taste and budget as well as local and imported spirits for all your favourite mixers.
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Slow Fridays
On Fridays, wind down with us at our signature Slow Friday events—an easygoing evening of music, good food, and great company.
Coastal Charms
Catch a sunset at the Slipway, enjoy fresh seafood by the water, or hop on a ferry to nearby islands. From beachside hangouts to cultural gems, Dar has something for every kind of traveller.
Let us show you the soul of the city—warm, lively, and full of surprises.
Inside Dar
We’re all about showcasing the real charm of Dar es Salaam—beyond the guidebooks and tourist traps. Whether you’re after laid-back coastal vibes or vibrant street life, we’ll help you experience the city the local way, all while keeping things affordable and stress-free.
Why we love Dar es Salaam
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Getting There
We are located in the suburb of Masaki, just around the corner from Slipway. Tell the driver that you wish to be dropped at the corner of Chole Rd and Slipway Rd in Masaki.
Taxi
The fastest and easiest way to get to Slow Leopard Dar. We have a group of reliable taxi drivers that we can book to collect you from most arrival points. To make a taxi booking please email us with the date of arrival, full name, arrival time and flight number or bus company name.
If you decide to get your own taxi on arrival, negotiate your fare beforehand (check out our price guide), and always be clear that your destination is understood before getting underway. The average taxi cost to the Airport is 45,000 TZS and to the Zanzibar Ferry/City Centre, from the hostel, is 20,000 TZS.
Bajaji (tuk tuk)
You can also get a bajaji, the three-wheeled vehicles with covered seating for 3 that costs generally half the price of taxis.
City Bus (Daladala)
While sometimes chaotic, very full and slow, they are also very reliable and offer a relatively easy and cheap transport option – with an added sense of adventure. Look for a bus with “Masaki” stenciled on the front, the general fare is 400 TZS so it generally doesn't cost more than 1,000 TZS to get anywhere in the city.
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