Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Dar Es Salaam, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Dar Es Salaam Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,419 40% $51 $7,596

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Dar Es Salaam Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Dar Es Salaam

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,419 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Dar Es Salaam. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Lavender Seaview Apartment
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
77 reviews
81% $90 $22,847 View listing
#2 90 4.9
53 reviews
85–100% $40 $5,607 View listing
#3 90
Private 1BR Home | AC, Fast Wi-Fi & Full Kitchen
1 BR · Entire home · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
32 reviews
85–100% $32 $6,533 View listing
#4 90
Private room ac&ensuite bathroom
Room · Dar Es Salaam
4.8
28 reviews
82% $16 $3,608 View listing
#5 90
Urock home 2, breakfast, central and cozy
1 BR · Entire home · Dar Es Salaam
4.9
16 reviews
85% $37 $6,510 View listing
#6 90
Welcome Home @ DAR
1 BR · Private room · Dar Es Salaam
4.8
14 reviews
85–100% $22 $3,580 View listing
#7 90
Luxury 3 Bedroom Appartment
3 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
11 reviews
80% $111 $16,339 View listing
#8 90
Cozy 1 Bedroom with Pool, Gym & Garden
1 BR · Entire home · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
8 reviews
84% $45 $10,282 View listing
#9 90
Fahari stays
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
4.9
8 reviews
85–100% $59 $5,906 View listing
#10 90
Peaceful 1BR | Fast Wi-Fi, AC & Free Parking
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
5 reviews
80% $31 $2,530 View listing
#11 89
Cozy/Spacious 2 bedroom house w/t Gym in Mikocheni
2 BR · Entire home · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
24 reviews
76% $68 $12,300 View listing
#12 89
Zora Urban Spaces - 1Bedroom Apt
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
21 reviews
78% $34 $6,232 View listing
#13 88
Mtitu House Bed & Breakfast: Amani (Room 3)
1 BR · Room · Dar Es Salaam
4.9
34 reviews
75% $38 $6,249 View listing
#14 88 4.9
9 reviews
74% $27 $4,835 View listing
#15 87
Jolly’s Home
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
4.8
48 reviews
72% $24 $2,644 View listing
#16 87
Dêux 205
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
26 reviews
72% $99 $18,960 View listing
#17 87 4.9
21 reviews
73% $42 $7,328 View listing
#18 86
Jollys home B
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
4.9
34 reviews
68% $25 $4,165 View listing
#19 86
City Calm Room
1 BR · Private room · Dar Es Salaam
4.8
13 reviews
70% $15 $1,680 View listing
#20 86
The Loft 93
2 BR · Entire condo · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
11 reviews
70% $73 $16,914 View listing
#21 86
Naia Residence - Contemporary 2BR, Sea View & Pool
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
10 reviews
69% $93 $13,540 View listing
#22 86
Jollys Home C
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
9 reviews
69% $32 $2,429 View listing
#23 85
Sumptuous BRAND NEW 2 Bedroomed apartment
2 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
60 reviews
66% $60 $8,514 View listing
#24 85
Serenity Homes - The Urban Oasis
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
43 reviews
66% $50 $11,296 View listing
#25 85 5.0
9 reviews
66% $9 $1,093 View listing
#26 84
H&G home
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
45 reviews
64% $22 $3,548 View listing
#27 84
Twiga Room in a luxurious house
1 BR · Private room · Dar Es Salaam
4.9
28 reviews
64% $49 $8,561 View listing
#28 84
Tai Room in a Luxurious Space
1 BR · Private room · Dar Es Salaam
4.8
14 reviews
63% $43 $7,477 View listing
#29 84 5.0
14 reviews
64% $80 $11,183 View listing
#30 84
TDon Prime @ sinza | kijitonyama.
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dar Es Salaam
5.0
13 reviews
64% $32 $4,669 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Dar Es Salaam Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Dar Es Salaam?

    Lavender Seaview Apartment ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 77 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 81% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from $1,093 to $22,847, with a median of $6,379, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Dar Es Salaam.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 72%, compared with 40% across Dar Es Salaam during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

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Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

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