Dar Es Salaam
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Annual revenue (actual)
TZSh15.4m
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
25%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
TZSh177,234
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
11 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
TZSh30,843
12 mo avg
↓28%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dar Es Salaam market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +TZS 41,690,081 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 2••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 TZS 5••••••• | 🔒 TZS 2••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +TZS 2••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 5••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 4••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 4••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +TZS 3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 2•••••• (+•%) | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 4••••• (+•%) | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (17.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (15.0 nights)
Studio (15.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (14.6 nights)
1 bedroom (8.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (TZS 38)
3 bedrooms (TZS 29)
Studio (TZS 18)
2 bedrooms (TZS 16)
1 bedroom (TZS 12)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Dar es Salaam market averaged 1,308 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 19% from a year earlier and up 78% over two years.
An average Dar es Salaam listing earns TZS9.7M/year. High-performing listings earn TZS37.1M, 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 specific short-term rental regulations. General business licensing may apply but rarely enforced. Most hosts operate informally without permits. Minimal government oversight. Zanzibar City: Lenient. Tourism licensing exists but enforcement is inconsistent. Many guesthouses and rentals operate without proper registration. Authorities focus on hotels rather than small-scale rentals. Light enforcement overall. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Dar es Salaam Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 19% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 27%, 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%), Internet (98%), Air Conditioning (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+103%), Washing Machine (+101%), Bbq (+75%).
Average daily rate in Dar es Salaam is TZS204K, up 9% 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 23% from last year. Booking windows range from 11 days for 1-bedroom listings to 22 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 8% higher than weekday occupancy.
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