Community · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Indians in Dar es Salaam
The Indian and South Asian community in Dar es Salaam, in one place: 6 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.
Upanga and the city centre, home to Tanzania’s long-settled Gujarati, Ismaili and Sikh families, their temples and halls, and Diwali across the city.
About 55,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Tanzania, in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Dar es Salaam alone. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians
Festivals in Dar es Salaam
- Diwali in Dar es Salaam 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Groups in Dar es Salaam
All groups →🇹🇿 Tanzania-wide
For Indians and expats living in Tanzania.
2 members
Indian businesses and services in Dar es Salaam
The directory →Choma Hut
Restaurants · Dar es Salaam
Hopppola
Restaurants · Dar es Salaam
Namaste
Restaurants · Dar es Salaam
Shri Paminarayan Mandir
Temples & gurdwaras · Dar es Salaam
Shri Swammar Ayan Temple
Temples & gurdwaras · Dar es Salaam
The Alcove
Restaurants · Dar es Salaam
Hindu temples and gurdwaras near Dar es Salaam
Shri Swammar Ayan Temple
Temples & gurdwaras · Dar es Salaam
Shri Paminarayan Mandir
Temples & gurdwaras · Dar es Salaam
Questions
How many Indians live in Dar es Salaam?
About 55,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Tanzania, in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Dar es Salaam alone. That is 15,000 Indian citizens and 40,000 people of Indian origin. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians.
When is Diwali 2026 in Dar es Salaam?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Dar es Salaam are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.
Where can I find Indian shops and services in Dar es Salaam?
The Namaste Community directory lists 6 Indian businesses and services in Dar es Salaam — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.
Is there a Hindu temple in Dar es Salaam?
Yes. The Namaste Community directory lists 2 temples and gurdwaras within 20 km of Dar es Salaam; the nearest to the centre are Shri Swammar Ayan Temple and Shri Paminarayan Mandir. Each has its own page, with the address and opening hours where they are known.
Everything in Dar es Salaam, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.
Namaste Community — the Indian expat community, near you. Free to join, works in every country.