Tanzania Safari and travel to East Africa

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Tanzania Destinations
• Grumeti Reserves
• Serengeti
• Ngorongoro Crater
• Lake Manyara
• Tarangire
• Kilimanjaro
• Arusha
• Selous
• Katavi
• Mahale
• Gombe

Tanzania Tours
•  Essential Northern Circuit
•  Wildlife Adventure by 4x4
•  Climbing Kilimanjaro
•  Deluxe Safari & Zanzibar
•  Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari

Dar Es Salaam

To most travellers, Dar es Salaam is just a convenient port of call on the way to more exotic destinations of Zanzibar, the game parks, Pemba or Mafia Islands. This is a great pity, because “Dar”, as it is affectionately called by aficionados of the city, is a fascinating rabbit warren of a tropical port, often surprising the unwary wanderer with scenes of breathtaking beauty.

While Dodoma has been (somewhat absurdly) appointed as the capital of Tanzania, Dar is the real capital, a hustling, bustling seaport that straddles some of the most important sea routes on earth.

The city itself is an eclectic mix of Swahili, German, Asian and British architecture, reflecting its colonial past and more recent history. It is a relatively new city – Sultan Majid bin Said, then the sultan of Zanzibar, saw the potential of Dar as a deepwater port because of its strategic position at the centre of the East African coast.

Wandering the streets of Dar is nowhere more rewarding than in the Asian business district, along India Street and the intersecting Indira Ghandi Street. Here the flavours and smells are of a little Bombay, and if there’s anything you need to buy for your holiday, this is where you’ll find it.
Accommodations in Dar Es Salaam

Royal Palm
This hotel offers comfortable accommodations for a relaxing holiday or business trip. It is ideally situated for visitors to the area and has a welcoming atmosphere with friendly and hospitable service.