Visit one of the many Hindu Temples in Kisutu Street. The Gymkhana Club is the city's main sports and recreational centre and is open to temporary members. For a taste of the real Tanzania visit Kariokoo Market. Everything sold here from fruit to traditional medicines and livestock. Villagers demonstrate their ancient carving and weaving skills and the finished products are for sale.
Dances take place on special holidays.
At the famous Mwenge Handicraft Centre on Mpakani Road you can see Makonde carvers carrying out their centuries old traditional craft. Oyster Bay is nearest to the city. Oyster Bay Hotel is located behind in the beach. The fishing village of Kunduchi lies further along the road. The Kunduchi Beach Hotel is noted for its exemplary Swahili architecture.