Dar es Salaam has over 800 km of Indian Ocean coastline, which offers a lot to explore during a holiday stay.
The Dar es Salaam Coast experiences hot, sunny and humid weather all year round with temperatures of 25 – 30 degrees Celsius, which is 77-86 Fahrenheit. The area also has two rainy seasons: March – April during the long rains and November – January during the short rains. Some of the activities to indulge in include snorkeling, scuba diving, hikes, sightseeing and sunbathing. Off the beach one can explore the back street markets, taste local dishes and interact with the locals. The area has a strong Islamic influence, so it is prudent to be respectful of the local traditions and cultures.
Here are 5 hotel hotspots for your accommodation in Dar es Salaam.
1. THE DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON – OYSTERBAY HOTEL
Hilton’s Oysterbay Hotel has the ideal location. The hotel is situated 4.3 miles from the city centre and 15.5 miles from the Julius Nyerere International Airport in an area with most embassies and international companies. For those on business trips the hotel has a conference hall.
The hotel, which stands on an ocean front property, also has pools, tropical gardens and a great selection of restaurants and bars. Oysterbay Hotel is contemporarily decorated, with both African art and craft and modern decor. The hotel is also located near the Mikumi Wildlife Reserve. During the day you can take boat trips and go snorkeling, fishing and diving.
Mikadi Beach Lodge derives its name from the Mikadi Tree, which thrives along the Tanzanian Coastline. The lodge is located only 15 – 20 minutes from the Zanzibar ferry.
Mikadi Beach Lodge has 12 bandas with fans and full sized mosquito nets, which are both needed. The hotel also has tenting space for the adventurous kind. You can plunge into the lodge’s swimming pool when the ocean’s tide is too high. The lodge has a glorious bar and restaurant with an amazing view!
Just as the name suggests Hotel Sea Cliff is located high on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. The hotel, only 5 km from the city center, is surrounded with manicured tropical gardens.
The Hotel Sea Cliff has 93 well-furnished rooms and seven executive rooms, five executive suites and presidential/honeymoon suites with a view of the Indian Ocean. The hotel has a fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, two restaurants, bar/lounge, hair and beauty salon, gift shop, jewelers, casino and business centre. It is also near all the popular bars, restaurants and shopping areas. The Sea Cliff Village Shopping Centre is adjacent to the hotel.
The Hotel Sea Cliff is ideal for business travelers, as it offers an executive floor, conference rooms, business centre, secretarial services, audio visual equipment, flight booking, car hire and airport transfer services.
Amani Beach Hotel is situated on 80 acres of exquisite tropical gardens, also overlooking the Indian Ocean.
The hotel’s theme combines the Zanzibari Sultan style and the modern style. It has 10 intimate cottages all with a view of the ocean. The hotel staff is friendly and accommodating with real Swahili hospitality.
Kasa Beach Hideaway sits on 77 acres of tropical land on the Dar es Salaam Coast. It has a lagoon and a beach with the clearest of the Indian Ocean waters. The hotel is a small beach lodge with lovely bungalows, a bar and a restaurant.
