📍 Dar es Salaam | The Perfect Transit Hub for Long-Term Travelers

🚢 Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Ferry Guide 📍 ZANFAST FERRIES CO LTD Many ticket vendors nearby—don’t let touts pressure you! Official price: $35, but negotiate down to $30 (I succeeded at this location). 📍 Zanzibar Port (Boarding point) 2:00 PM departure → Arrives 3:30 PM in Dar. 🌍 Halfway Through My Africa Trip! Dar is ideal for resupplying after Zanzibar—stock up on Chinese food, snacks, and daily essentials before heading to less food-friendly destinations (like Malawi). 🍜 FOOD 📍 Changchun Restaurant (Northeastern Chinese Cuisine) Huge portions! ~¥100/person. Recommended by expat friends. 📍 PAPPA TAMBI (Yipinxiang) (Chinatown) Claypot Rice Noodles – So satisfying! Add chili oil & vinegar. Pair with local BITTER LEMON (like Sprite). Owner is super kind! ~¥50/person. ☕ DRINKS 📍 Hello Cafe Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea – Not as good as China’s, but hits the spot! ~¥25. 🛒 SHOPPING 📍 Hua Run Supermarket (Chinese Market) Fully stocked with instant noodles,, etc. Ask for member discounts! 📍 Mlimani City Shopping Mall Clothing (Anta, Skechers), cosmetics, electronics. Optical shops (~¥600/glasses). Grocery store on the 1st floor for snacks. 🏠 ACCOMMODATION 📍 Lovely 3-Bedroom Apartment with Pool (Airbnb) $55/night (~¥95/person for 4+ people). 3 beds, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, pool access. 5-min walk to the beach, high-floor views, secure building. 🎉 NIGHTLIFE 📍 Samaki Samaki By day: Restaurant. By night: DJ party & cocktails (~¥30/drink). Lively crowd, great vibe! #Tanzania #TravelAfrica #DarEsSalaam #FoodieGuide #ChineseFood #BackpackingAfrica