Dar es Salaam - Docking
Msasani Bay is home to the Dar es Salaam Yacht Club. Cruisers report being able to anchor here for US$60/week including 24/7 dinghy service.
Alternatively you can anchor off the Slipway complex (free) in about 30 feet of water. Holding is good in mud. Moorings here are all taken by local boats, however, if staying long term it is possible to buy and install a new mooring, which you can sell on departure – talk to The Slipway. There is a daylight dinghy service (10,000TSH per ride of 100,000TSH for unlimited rides for the month.
Security is considered to be excellent, but normal preventative measures should be taken.
From December to March the Northerly winds (Kaskazi) cause an unacceptable chop to develop in this anchorage. Tanga may be a better option during this period.
Weekend excursions
A number of local yachties spend the weekends anchored at one of the following islands, depending on the wind direction.
- Bongoya Island (6 41,661S 39 15,407E),
- Mbudja Island (6 39,457S 39 14,704E),
- Fungu Yasin (6 35,669S 39 13,462E,
It’s a pleasant break from the hectic club and pretty quiet. The locals will have a long list of things to do and see, but do not miss a visit to the fish market at the harbor entrance for a mind-blowing African fish experience – 6 49,111S 39 17,955E
Ras Mbegani(Lazy lagoon)
This is an extremely well sheltered and safe place.
- Entrance 6 27,821S 38 58,400E
- Northern anchorage 6 27,821S 39 00,123E
- Southern anchorage 6 28,394S 38 58,550E
Last updated: August 2023.
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Anchor either at Slipway (free) and use their daylight dinghy service (10,000 tsh per ride or 100,000tsh for unlimited rides for the month) OR anchor at DES Yacht Club ($60USD/week including 24/7 dinghy service). Yacht club has cheap beer and good pizza plus a nice vibe. It’s well attended and has a lot of friendly people.
They will also help you out with getting hold of immigration and customs. Immigration will come out at 50,000 tsh towards their transport. Or you can get a bhajaji / boda boda / uber into the port (gate 2) and find tra customs and immigration there. Visa on arrival for most countries is $50USD for up to 3 months. For US citizens, I think it’s $100 for multi entry year long visa.
For shopping: Shoppers, Village in the Masaki area for your western needs. Also fruit and veg stalls close to the yacht club.
Transport: Uber / Bolt to get an idea of what you should be paying.
If you get immigration to come to you at the yacht club, no more than 50,000 tsh (about $20USD).
BOYDU ISLAND – UPDATE 2022
A skipper has reported that the SE anchorage has no sand left due to local floodrain. Apply extreme
caution and rely on visual navigation.