Dining in Dar

There are several places to eat out in Dar. From Swahili restaurants to Ethiopian, Nigerian, Indian, Lebanese the list is not endless but they are quite a number :-). Ok I know I know you're new and still trying to find new friends. Well then, there's an established group on Facebook called Dining in Dar that visits a new restaurant every week and keeps a list of all the places they have been. But I guess they tend to revisit their fave places. As of today the group members have been to 300+ restaurants. All you need to do is join the group and look out for an invite by the host. Easy huh? Ok here's their link...https://www.facebook.com/groups/Diningindar/

You're welcome.

Have fun!

L

Upcoming parties/events

Come and enjoy latin american music and dance salsa, merengue, bachata, kizomba, chacha, etc..

From 10pm onwards at Thai Village in Chole Road.

17th of August

Hope to see you there,

L

Dogs

For people coming with pets,  they should ensure their pets get their necessary vaccinations before arrival however these can also be attained locally at Pet clinic. One is located at Morocco near the Airtel office.

Swimming and soccer clubs for kids

There are Saturday morning soccer practices at the International School of Tanganyika for kids -though am not sure if there are any age limits.
then there are swimming clubs – Stingrays ,Funkys (0688000222), Dar Swimming Club( Dar es Salaam Int’l Academy) and Talis (IST)

Good coffee shops

Epi’ dor in  Masaki

Flirtease at Shoppers plaza in Mikocheni

Oysterbay shopping centre

Kahawa café Shopperz plaza Masaki

Mokka city, City centre

Safari Travel

Kearsleys Travel 1st floor of the Sea Cliff shops. They seem to be quite professional at arranging the type of travel you are interested in doing. They have various packages for various sites. Call them on 022 2600461/67

Car insurance

Insurance is pretty cheap and the process in very easy, you just have to visit your local National insurance corporation Of Tanzania limited office and they will guide you.

National insurance corporation Of Tanzania limited
P.O. BOX 9264, Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
Tel: +255 (0) 22 2113823/9
Fax: + 255 (0) 22 2113403
Email:info-nic@nictanzania.com
Website: www.nictanzania.com

 

Motor insurance is relatively cheap in Tanzania but it does depend on the value of your motor vehicle and what type of insurance you are looking for e.g. Third Party, Third Party Fire and Theft or Comprehensive and the usage of the vehicle e.g. private or commercial.

 I would highly recommend that you go with a reputable company! Cheap and cheerful won't cut it in Tanzania because at the time of a claim you may really regret getting something cheap.

For peace of mind I would suggest that you get your insurance through a good insurance broker! they won't charge you a fee for their services because they are paid their fees from the insurance companies. The insurance market in Tanzania is controlled by brokers and therefore we have access to great rates which you as an individual would not be able to get, also in the time of a claim the broker will coordinate everything and advise you accordingly so that your claim is dealt with swiftly.


Please be advised that under the new insurance premium payment laws all motor insurance is on a cash and carry basis, this means that when picking up your documents you need to pay the full premium.

Getting around

Dar es Salaam roads are not that great but OK for the main routes. The main roads are ok and close to town so riding a bike may be hard on some roads,public transportation- also known as dala dala (public van/bus) might take an hour to get somewhere that a car could do in 20 mins. Also bajaj are easy to get around in like local taxi.

Sports, gyms, running buddies.....

Swimming in the Ocean 

Common beaches include: coco beach but may not be so clean at times. Lots of expats engage in kite surfing here.

One of the safest and cleanest beach is kunduchi.

In Kigamboni island the water feels and probably is cleaner the further south you go.

Badminton

There is a badminton club in Zanaki Street opposite Nima's Paan Houses, you can go there and see if they will allow you to use their facilities otherwise you can just be a member.

 

Squash

Gymkana Club  

Running buddies

Hi, there is a group that meet on Thursday evenings at the Coloseum and run about 5 kms (I think at 5.30) and there is the Hash House Harriers group which is fun and a good way to meet people. They run every Monday from different locations run is usually 5-7 kms. There is a walk as well. Food and drinks afterwards. All this for 12,000. (Heather Steale IN)

 

GYMS

• Colloseum
• Mayfair plaza

 

 

Day care/baby play groups

You can try One Planet Preschool & Daycare

 

The environment is really nice...You get to meet parents and share some ideas etc...

 

here are the details :

 

• Thursday mornings from 9.30 to 12.00

• Price: 8,000 Tshs. which includes refreshments.

 

There is also after school Football Club:

 

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 - 5 pm. (ages 4-9 years old)

• Price: 10,000 Tshs.

 

Pop in or call us for more details:

 

Plot 186 Uganda Rd, Masaki (watch for signs)

 

Phone: +255 772 377 888

Email: oneplan8t@gmail.com

VISA

One can enter the country with a normal tourist visa (you should also be able to get that on arrival at the airport) and then apply for the residence permit at the immigration office once you're here.
What you need for your application you can find here: http://www.immigration.go.tz/module1.php?id=15
From applying till you get the visa it takes a while, so you should plan with 1 or 2 months until you have your actual visa and you are not allowed to work until then.

Spanish speaking community

Spanish speakers community

There is a Latin group working in Dar, very active indeed. You can mail to this address in order to ask to be added to their mailing list, and to have the opportunity to join in their activities.
clublatinotanzania@gmail.com
clublatinodar@hotmail.com

Learn Swahili

Swahili is the main language of communication amongst the locals.
You can take a class in these places:

• KIU Slipway
• Leaders in Kinondoni
• You could also check out this blog and learn a few words in Swahili http://funlugha.wordpress.com/

For contact to Spanish-English translators or English tutors please email lilakiwelu@gmail.com

Opening a bank account

For employees

·         In order to open a bank account, you need a letter from your employer stating your monthly salary.

·         For TIN certification, you will require, Work permit and photographs.

 

For business people

·         Residence permit

·         Passport photographs

We use online/internet banking extensively, as well as conducting foreign currency and intra-national transactions, so was looking to get advice on which bank in Tanzania is the best for small business use and offers the best service

·         CRDB

·         Stanbic

 

For further assistance opening an account please contact lilakiwelu@gmail.com

Good clinics/doctors

IST Clinic -   The IST Clinic is a primary care clinic in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, which provides high quality health services. These services include general practice consultations, psychotherapy, laboratory services, a pharmacy, minor surgery and first aid care, antenatal and child clinics, ultrasound imaging and short term admission facilities.

Premier Care Clinic  offers a full range of health services including Private GP services, Ultrasound services, Vaccinations, walk in instant HIV testing, Occupational Health, STD/STI tests and referrals for X rays, scans and consultant opinions.

Premier Care Clinic also offers Executive Health Screening and Corporate Health Services to local companies, including pre-employment medical, drug screening, long term sickness reviews. Premier Care Clinic offers competitive and complete corporate health packages tailor made to your requirements. We will work together with your HR department to develop both a flexible and cost effective healthcare program for your workforce.

Their pharmacy stocks a comprehensive list of pharmaceuticals (Branded & Generic) and over the counter products. Any medication currently not available in Tanzania they can make an effort to order abroad as long as a client carries a valid prescription.

Trauma CenterHospital - The Trauma Centre is a provider of world class private healthcare services in Dar es Salaam. The Centre offers full range of health services provided by well trained staff equipped with the latest in medical technology.

AMI boutique hospitals and trauma centres are specifically designed with your wellbeing and health in mind. The boutique model means that each one of the 30 high class beds is individually equipped with the latest in medical technology.

The following are hospitals in Dar es Salaam which can also be considered which are termed PRIVATE Hospitals but sometimes their services do go hand to hand with their private status:

Aga Khan Hospital - The Aga Khan Health Services operates 325 health centres, dispensaries and other community outlets; 15 first-level referral facilities including diagnostic centres, rural medical and maternal-care centres; as well as six general and three women’s hospitals. It provides or supports primary health-care services to populations totalling one million and handles approximately 1.2 million patient visits annually.

Regency Hospital - , Regency Medical Centre is an innovative, effective, trustworthy and caring Health Service Provider with an easy accessible location from all parts of Dar es Salaam, the business capital of Tanzania.

Regency Medical Centre is popularly known for its integrated state-of-the-art medical facilities coupled with a caring team of highly competent experienced and dedicated doctors, nurses and paramedics.

International Health Insurance for Expats

W Seagon is a specialized international health insurance broker firm and represents a range of reputable overseas health insurers such as Bupa International, IHI Denmark, AXA PPP healthcare, Aetna Global ( formerly Good Health), our own branded Africa Wellness Solutions, just to name a few. Visit www.jwseagon.com for more info on the company or send an email to the email address below requesting more info. lilakiwelu@gmail.com

MIC Global Risks Tanzania Ltd

MIC Global Risks (Tanzania) Ltd are the local representative of Aetna Global Benefits Executive Healthcare Plan which is an International Private Medical Insurance Plan in Tanzania with offices in Dar-es-Salaam and Arusha.

 

Location/Directions: Amani Place, 8th Floor, Ohio Street, opposite Movenpick Hotel

 

They offer health insurance in the form of the Executive Heathcare plan, which has been specifically designed with expats in mind.

When it comes to Medical/Health Insurance most expats living and working in Tanzania / Zanzibar only know Strategis / AAR, but there are products specifically designed for expats such as the Executive Healthcare Plan (EHP) medical cover.

The EHP plan from Aetna Global Benefits (AGB) which is part of Aetna Inc in USA offers individual and corporate policies for companies where employees form a group, and take up a group policy.

Just to give you a summary of EHP from AGB, the Executive Healthcare Plan has been specifically been designed for expatriates living and working in Africa, it provides for basic to comprehensive medical cover depending on the options chosen together with evacuation and repatriation covers.

 

 

 

There are 3 areas of coverage to choose from;

1. Africa plus India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
2. Worldwide excluding USA
3. Worldwide

Do not hesitate to contact me lilakiwelu@gmail.com for any further information in regards to your medical insurance needs when in Tanzania or any other East African country. We can also look to provide policies from Bupa and Allianz for this region.

Moving personal effects to Tanzania

For you to be able to bring in your personal effects into Tanzania, you need first and foremost to have a 2 year work permit which will allow you to bring your goods duty and vat free. In the absence of this, you will pay duty at the rates ranging between 25-35% plus18%VAT.
Note that all the items you will be bringing in have to be used items, if during verification of your goods they find any new items, you will be required to pay duty on these.
You have a grace period of 90 days from date of first entry into Tanzania during which you can import your goods duty free, so ensure that you manage to get your work permit within this period and also get your goods shipped during this period.
I would suggest you use movers as they will assist you with the documentation required.

Clearance of sea consignments in Dar es salaam takes about 14 days from arrival of vessel provided documents are made available early, however, at the moment the port is congested and it is taking vessels over a week to berth when they arrive in Dar, you will need to make contingency plans with regards to household goods as you might not get your creature comforts at the expected time.

For help finding a mover for your stuff please email lilakiwelu@gmail.com

Schools for kids

Good schools in Dar include the International School Tanzania(IST)  which offers Elementary and Secondary education including the IB programme. Another school offering the IB is Dar es Salaam International Academy (DIA) which is good in swimming and football. Agakhan Mzizima Secondary School has a solid academic reputation. HOPAC (Heaven of Peace) is also a good Christian school in Mikocheni which is an area with both locals and expats living in it. Reader Rabbits  is very good too having British Curriculum. Schoolhousetz majorly with SA kids. Located near UNHCR office

Expat areas in Dar

Upanga-

• A secure area near to the beach.
• 5min drive/20min walk from the CBD.
• Close to the Agakhan hospital.
• Apartment prices range $700-8000 per month depending on size, floor.

Masaki, Msasani, Oysterbay 

• 15 minutes drive from CBD
• Close to various night clubs and restaurants
• Apartment prices range $1000-2500 per month depending on size.

Mikocheni A or B

• There are really nice compounds many with swimming pool, gym and most importantly 24/7 security.
• The prices are around 2000 for a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment.
• There are few nice big supermarkets and a hospital.

Available apartments

• Oyster Bay
• Masaki
• Upanga

Features 
 

• All finished to high standards
• 24h security
• Gym
• Swiming pool
• 3 bedrooms
• Furnished

 
Price range: From 1700$ to 8000$ per month depending on area and floor
For more information email: lilakiwelu@gmail.com