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New York

The city that never sleeps

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Best timeApril to June and September to November: comfortable temperatures
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Discover New York

New York is the city everyone feels they already know, and it’s even better in person. See the Statue of Liberty from the harbour, look down on Manhattan from the Empire State Building or the Top of the Rock, and walk through Central Park.

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Evenings are for Broadway shows and the bright lights of Times Square. Shop on Fifth Avenue, eat your way around Brooklyn, and walk the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset.

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Your New York trip

Flights from Dar es Salaam can be added to any trip. Reserve with a deposit, or save for it with elekea Kibubu.

Want it your way? Tell us your dates, budget and who’s travelling. We’ll design a New York trip just for you. Plan a custom trip

See & do

The best of New York

Must-see

  1. Times SquareGiant screens and the energy of Manhattan.
  2. Central Park843 acres of lakes, lawns and walking paths.
  3. 9/11 MemorialReflecting pools where the Twin Towers stood.

Things to do

  1. 01
    Statue of LibertyFerry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
  2. 02
    Top of the Rock or Empire StateViews over Manhattan and Central Park.
  3. 03
    Broadway showWorld-famous musicals in the Theater District.
  4. 04
    Brooklyn BridgeWalk across for skyline views, then explore DUMBO.

When to go

Best time to visit

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Novnow Dec

Best months Possible, but not ideal

April to June and September to November: comfortable temperatures. December brings Christmas lights.

Climate. Humid continental: hot summers around 29°C, cold winters around 0°C with occasional snow.

Travel info

Good to know

DARNew York

Fly to New York JFK or Newark (EWR), usually connecting in Doha, Dubai, Addis Ababa or Europe.

Nearest airport
John F. Kennedy (JFK) or Newark (EWR)
Currency
US dollar (USD); tipping of 18–20% is expected in restaurants
Languages
English
Time zone
Eastern Time (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer)
Visa
Most nationalities, including Tanzanian passport holders, need a US visitor visa with an embassy interview. Apply well in advance. Our team guides you through the application.

Questions

Before you go to New York

Talk to our Dar es Salaam team

We know New York well and can shape any trip to your dates and budget.

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How early should I apply for the US visa?
As early as possible: interview waiting times vary. Talk to us before you book flights.
Is New York expensive?
It can be. Our trip includes the main sights, and we choose central hotels so you can walk or use the subway.

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