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Tanzania is a classic safari destination and home to some of Africa’s best known parks, including the famous Serengeti, and Africa’s largest game reserve.

Tanzania also lies claim to Africa’s highest mountain in Kilimanjaro; boasts the iconic Ngorongoro Crater and the must-see spectacle of the Wildebeest Great Migration. For big cat lovers, it attracts the highest concentration of predators in Africa. For an ‘off the beaten track’ experience, Tanzania offers many other scenically-diverse national reserves and specialist experiences from photographic safaris to mobile camping.

Combine your safari adventure with a tropical island stay in Zanzibar, just off the Tanzania coast, for the ideal mix of adventure and relaxation.

Where to Eat in Dar es Salaam

HOTEL SLIPWAY is situated on the waterfront of the Msasani peninsula and once you are there you never have to leave. The buzzing complex offers a total experience with restaurants, café’s, banks, galleries a spa and a souk for shopping. The older part of the hotel has a Swahili feel, with local style furniture and colorful tingatinga paints on its roof.

Where to Stay in Dar es Salaam

For inexpensive Swahili fare and local food favorites, head to Chef’s Pride, a popular local eatery on CHAGGA STREET, where you can choose from a wide variety of dishes like biryani, kisamvu curry, pizza and coconut fish.

Attractions in Dar es Salaam

If you are hunting for souvenirs, the TINGATINGA ARTS COOPERATIVE SOCIETY sells the bright, cartoon-like tingatinga paintings that were made famous by Edward Tingatinga (1932-1972). You can also artists at work.