Dar Es Salaam
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Overview
Annual Rev
TZSh15m
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
TZSh174,393
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
11 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
TZSh30,060
12 mo avg
↓37%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dar Es Salaam market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +TZS 27,102,743 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 2••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 TZS 5••••••• | 🔒 TZS 2••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 4••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +TZS 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 4••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 4••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 2•••••• (+•%) | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +TZS 1•••••• (+•%) | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 5••••• (+•%) | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (13.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (13.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (10.6 nights)
1 bedroom (9.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (TZS 34)
3 bedrooms (TZS 30)
2 bedrooms (TZS 17)
1 bedroom (TZS 13)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Dar es Salaam market averaged 1,279 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 16% from a year earlier and up 74% over two years.
An average Dar es Salaam listing earns TZS9.7M/year. High-performing listings earn TZS36.9M, while low-performing listings earn TZS2.7M.
Average occupancy in Dar es Salaam is 15%, producing RevPAR of TZS21K per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Dar es Salaam, at TZS15.4M.
Rules vary across Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam: Lenient. No formal STR-specific regulations. General business licensing may apply but rarely enforced for short-term rentals. Hosts operate freely with minimal oversight. Zanzibar City: Lenient. Tourism licensing exists for hotels/guesthouses but STR enforcement is minimal. Many hosts operate informally without permits. Light regulatory oversight in practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Dar es Salaam Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 16% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 30%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in February and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Air Conditioning (97%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+84%), Washing Machine (+84%), Gym (+59%).
Average daily rate in Dar es Salaam is TZS203K, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Dar es Salaam book an average of 12 days in advance, down 28% from last year. Booking windows range from 11 days for 1-bedroom listings to 20 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 7% higher than weekday occupancy.