Data Centers in Dar Es Salaam
6 locations found
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Zantel Dar es Salaam
Mwai Kibaki Road & Old Bagamoyo Road, Dar es-Salaam
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TISPA - Tanzania Internet Service Providers Association Wizara
Wizara Street, Dar es-Salaam
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TISPA - Tanzania Internet Service Providers Association TIX
Ghana Street, Dar es-Salaam
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SEACOM Dar es Salaam
49 Silver Sands Area, Dar es-Salaam
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Zenlayer DAR1
49 Silver Sands Area, Dar es-Salaam
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DataLabs (T) Dar es Salaam
28 Julius K. Nyerere Road, Dar es-Salaam
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Dar es Salaam – East Africa's Strategic Hub
Executive Summary
Dar es Salaam is the essential colocation hub for any business serious about serving Tanzania and the broader East African market. Establishing a presence here is the fastest way to reduce latency for millions of users, directly boosting application performance and securing a competitive edge in the region.
Dar es Salaam: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Developing network density with key submarine cable landings. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Nearest hubs are in Nairobi or Johannesburg; private connectivity is available. |
| Power Cost | ≈ $0.09/kWh – as of September 2025 | Competitive for the region, supporting cost-effective operations. |
| Disaster Risk | Moderate (4.9/10) – as of September 2025 | Primary risks are drought and seismic activity; manageable with proper facility design. |
| Tax Incentives | No | Standard corporate tax structures apply to data center operations. |
| Sales Tax | Standard VAT applies to services – as of September 2025 | The specific rate is subject to local regulations. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: The market is developing, with a focused group of national and regional carriers available across 6 data centers, as of September 2025. True carrier neutrality is limited but improving as new facilities come online.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: As of September 2025, there are no direct public cloud on-ramps in Dar es Salaam. Secure, private connections to cloud regions can be established via dedicated links to major hubs like Nairobi and Johannesburg.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The Tanzania Internet Exchange Point (TIX) is central to the local ecosystem, enabling efficient traffic exchange between local providers to improve performance and reduce costs.
Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available, providing dedicated compute for performance-sensitive workloads. Providers like IONOS can serve the region from nearby European or South African hubs.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial power costs are approximately $0.09/kWh, as of September 2025. This competitive pricing makes operating high-density deployments more economical compared to many other regional markets.
Power Grid Reliability: The national grid, with its reliance on hydroelectric power, can experience inconsistencies. Data centers in Dar es Salaam are built with significant N+1 or 2N UPS redundancy and multiple backup generators with extensive on-site fuel storage to ensure continuous uptime.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers in Dar es Salaam provide low-latency access to the city's Central Business District and the Port of Dar es Salaam, critical for logistics, finance, and government services.
Regional Market Reach: From Dar es Salaam, businesses can effectively serve the entire Tanzanian market of over 60 million people and provide a digital gateway to neighboring landlocked countries like Zambia, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Tanzania's current tax framework does not offer specific incentives for data center development or operation. Businesses should plan based on standard corporate tax regulations applicable to all commercial enterprises.
Natural Disaster Risk
Dar es Salaam has a Moderate disaster risk profile, with an overall INFORM Risk score of 4.9 out of 10, as of September 2025. The primary natural hazards for data center planning are drought, which can impact hydroelectric power, and seismic activity. Other notable environmental risks include river and coastal flooding.
