Dar es Salaam
Relaxing between the rush of the city
Just minutes from Dar es Salaam’s vibrant cafes, restaurants, and nightlife, we’re your gateway to the city, the Zanzibar ferry, and our other Slow Leopard destinations in Tanzania
At The Slow Leopard we pride ourselves in tailoring the experience to your needs.Contact our expert reservations team who will be available to to plan your transport, select the ideal accommodation & build your unique safari experience at an exclusive rate.
Rooms
We offer two accommodation options to suit your travel needs, both with breakfast included.
2 x 5-bed mixed dormitory
The affordable option for staying on the “Peninsula”. Each bed has a locker, private light, and power source. The room is equipped with AC and a fan, mosquito nets and desk.
1 x 10 bed mixed dormitory
2 x Double room
Perfect for couples or work trips, it is light and airy, with a desk and direct access to a shared balcony. The room has an AC unit, fan, and mosquito net.
1 x Triple room
1 double bed and one single
1 x Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
1 single bed and 2 bunk beds - for 3 people
Both the dormitory and double room share a bathroom with two showers and two sinks, a communal room with a small library where tea & coffee is available 24hrs, and access to a large private balcony.
Food and Drinks
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 favorite mixers.
Getting here
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.
