Dar Es Salaam Yacht Club — Restaurant in Dar es-Salaam

The DYC as it's known is a surprisingly pathetic experience. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon when you would expect things to be bustling and excited but the staff and other guests all seemed to be in some kind of sleepy midday daze. Despite the allure of being in a members-only environment, the system which is in place is tedious and uninspiring. We were unable to get a drink at the Beach Bar because our card was being held was being held at the upstairs restaurant, where our lunch order was painstakingly placed. Luckily the food was decent (seafood and chips) and only took about 20-25 minutes to arrive. We did eventually get drinks, but without glasses or ice. The grounds, facilities, clubhouse are vast but under kept. Everything looking half done and neglected. The pool is tiny for such a large and "famous" club and we saw several foreign objects floating around. Really a sad place to be when it could be restored to the vibrant and inspiring community center it seems to have once been. A little music, staff training and a review of the system would do the place so much good and allow the guests to leave fully satisfied. This place is a gold mine but the management does not seem...

Secured and nice place to hang and enjoy aquatic sports (Diving, sailing, kayaking, Swimming etc). Entry is only for members or you have to be accompanied by a member. It has kids section, open section in front of the bar and the other side is more calm and quiet. I would say it’s a place for both families and young people and yet it’s not a mess. Food is fast, affordable and tasty. On Friday evening they offer BBQ. If you bring a book, just sit in the quiet area and enjoy or even write or draw. I liked it because the music was not frying my brain, rather mild and chill and the beach here is...

A nice place for expatriates so depending if your preference is to spend time away from local Tanzanians than the Yacht Club is perfect.

That made us feel a bit uncomfortable to be honest as part of the history involves not letting Black or Brown people into the club but that aside, you can have a good time with your family - it's very...