One of the most iconic Dar-es salaam buildings, the St. Joseph cathedral is not just a chapel, built by the Germans between 1897 and 1902, the gothic cathedral now harbors the Dar-es salaam Catholic archdiocese after its consecration in 1906.

Constructed in gothic style by German missionaries between 1899 and 1902, Azania Front Lutheran Cathedral stands magnificently along the Kivukoni Front road, close to water front of the Indian Ocean and facing the harbor to add to the splendid view of the city center of Dar-es Salaam.

Established in 1934, this museum's exhibits are focused on the history of Tanzania & its people.

Dar es Salaam War Cemetery now contains 1,764 Commonwealth burials of the First World War, 60 of them unidentified, and 41 from the Second World War, 7 of them unidentified. The 112 war graves of other nationalities, the majority of them Belgian and German, all date from the First World War. The cemetery also contains the Dar-es salaam Hindu Cremation Memorial which commemorates 14 Indian servicemen whose remains were cremated in accordance with their faith.

Constructed by the architect B.J. Amuli, the Kariakoo market in Dar es Salaam was officially opened in December 1975 by Julius Nyerere, Tanzania’s founding father. The market derived its name from the African porters and casual laborer, "the Carrier Corps", of the First World War when the British Army chose the area as their camping site.

The Makumbusho village is a museum that showcases authentically constructed houses and equipment from a few of the tribes of Tanzania (Tanzania has over 130 tribes) and is located at the heart of Dar es Salaam.

The Askari Monument is a statue that is located at a roundabout in Dar-es Salaam connecting Samora Avenue with Maktaba Street. The position marks the focal point of downtown Dar, an area filled with history and charm. Built in 1927 as a tribute to the askari soldiers that fought in World War I The Askari Monument is a must-visit if you’re in Dar-es Salaam!

Mwenge Woodcarvers Market hosts a giant cooperation of over 200 carvers who specialize in Makonde carvings. A Tanzanian tribe famous for their wood carving skills. Also sold are Tinga Tinga paintings, other local souvenirs and most Tanzanian Handicrafts. The market is located on the outskirt of the town but accessible as it is situated along the main busy, Sam Nujoma Road.