Dar Es Salaam - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Most likely. - Nov 2022
Oh yes. Most definitely, although home nurses would be quite affordable! - Jul 2022
Yes, it would be difficult. There are barely roads and sidewalks are VERY rare. - Jan 2022
It would be difficult. - Oct 2021
Yes. - May 2020
Yes. People without disabilities have issues making it around this country! - Jun 2017
Yes, there are no sidewalks and most buildings are not ADA friendly. - Dec 2015
Living the expat life that we lead, a person with physical disabilities would have more challenges than a person without physical disabilities, but they could manage. Most of our lives are spent at home (which would be the biggest challenge since most residences are multi-level with stairs), at work (there is an elevator at the Chancery & maybe AID), and at a few restaurants & stores or Yacht Club (most of these places could accommodate if necessary). Roads would be a challenge, though even some of the roads on the peninsula would be safe. - Jul 2015
Very difficult to live here if one has a disability. - Mar 2014
There are no sidewalks, and the roads are in very poor condition. Almost all of the houses are at least two stories. So walking the streets or getting to places upstairs would prove difficult. If you have breathing problems, it may be an issue the farther you live off the peninsula. - Feb 2013
Dar would be difficult for people with disabilities. There are no sidewalks and the roads are generally in poor condition. Elevators in major buildings are often broken as well. - Feb 2013
Roads are rough and sidewalks are non-existent. Many buildings do not have escalators or elevators. But people are very accommodating of those with disabilities and are willing to help out or make special arrangements. - Aug 2011
Yes, as is the case with most third-world countries. - Jun 2010
