Dar Es Salaam - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?

Nope. They struggle with basic women rights. They are many years from having homosexuality becoming legalized. - Nov 2022


Only if you enjoy living in the closet. It’s illegal to be gay in TZ - Jul 2022


No, it is illegal here from what I have read. - Jan 2022


Probably not in Tanzania. - Oct 2021


It seems to be vehemently anti-gay here. You won't face any issues within the expat community though. - May 2020


No. While being an LGBT expat is much easier than being an LGBT local, the government has begun a systematic crackdown on LGBT persons, including arrests, public shaming, etc. Expats are not entirely protected and multiple diplomats have been "asked to leave" with the threat of PNG if they refuse. - Jun 2017


It's okay, its easier to be an expat and LGBTI than a local but it is definitely not widely accepted in society. - Dec 2015


I don't think so. Homosexuality is not widely understood or accepted in Tanzania. - Jul 2015


No experience with this, but I don't think so. - Mar 2014


I have never heard of there being any issues. - Feb 2013


I think generally fine. - Feb 2013


It seems okay. As with the question about religion and race, people in Dar are fairly cosmopolitan and accepting of differences. Outside the city, especially along the coast and in Pemba (Zanzibar), there are more conservative Muslim communities where PDAs would be frowned upon no matter what your orientation is. - Aug 2011


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