Mzizima Fish Market (Soko la Samaki la Mzizima), Ferry — Attraction in Dar es-Salaam

An early morning visit is most appropriate. I arrived after the auctions however. I still had a lot to feast my eyes on. The sheer variety of fish and other sea crustaceans was mind boggling especially for people like I who come from land locked countries. This was a real hub of activity. I marveled at the super huge varieties only matched by the Nile perch of yester years of my native land Uganda. Amazing too was the brisk sales of the fish offals. The smell, yes it was over powering especially for one who was not accustomed to it. The whole ground is wet but no impossible to walk through. Quite frankly I rather...

Lots and lots of fish. Hard bargaining, sometimes cheating. You have to park your car at the outside parking area. The market is generally wet and messy. Don't get excited buying anything you see before you bargain. Everyone will come and show you what they have, it can get overwhelming sometimes. Be sure you bargain to a price you think is right. You can also have your fish cleaned and cut as you like at cheap rates. Beware of pickpockets. Wear...

Definitely worth coming during the day to see all the boats and fishermen cleaning their nets. You can buy all sorts of seafood here and eat various things. If you go at night, just outside the bus terminal there are loads of street vendors. Tasty and extremely cheap (200tsh a piece of octopus/squid or a potato) Much better than the more famous and hyped Zanzibar...