Southern Sun Hotel

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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3/5 Where the wild things are - Riverine woodland along the banks of the Rufiji River
© Paul Joynson Hicks / Nomad Tanzania Where the wild things are - Riverine woodland along the banks of the Rufiji River
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5/5 The clarity of the water in Lake Tanganyika, at the foot of the mountains, is hard to believe
© Nomad Tanzania / Paul Joynson Hicks The clarity of the water in Lake Tanganyika, at the foot of the mountains, is hard to believe

Innocuous city hotel, one of the closest to the airport

Guide Price: From: $130 To: $180

The only hotel in Dar which feels like it is designed for the holiday maker rather than the business man. It is unassuming and not particularly modern, but it is perfect for a short overnight or even for a day room between flights. The restaurant, bar and coffee shop all open on the small gardens with a very inviting pool.

Accommodation:

Guide Price:

From: 130 To: 180

Experience:

Innocuous city hotel, one of the closest to the airport

Inclusions / Exclusions:

AWAITING INFORMATION

Pool:
yes
Age Restrictions:
all ages welcome
Electricity:
mains power
Bathroom:
all ensuite
Open/Closed
open all year

About Dar Es Salaam and Tanzania

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2/5 Where the wild things are - Riverine woodland along the banks of the Rufiji River
© Paul Joynson Hicks / Nomad Tanzania Where the wild things are - Riverine woodland along the banks of the Rufiji River
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4/5 The clarity of the water in Lake Tanganyika, at the foot of the mountains, is hard to believe
© Nomad Tanzania / Paul Joynson Hicks The clarity of the water in Lake Tanganyika, at the foot of the mountains, is hard to believe
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Dar Es Salaam

Dar es Salaam is a large, industrial and, in all honesty, mostly uninspiring city. People never tire of telling you that the name means "haven of peace", but nowadays, as you fight your way through the traffic, this just sounds like a bad joke.  Of course it's unfair to deny that Dar does have something of its own unmistakable character, so if you're spending a night here out of necessity there's enough here to be of interest and, on the positive side, these days there are also some great little boutique hotels springing up, which mean that you can stay in real comfort and eat extremely well. Unlike the old days when dinner and enjoying the view of a city-wide power cut from the roof terrace of the then Kilimanjaro Hotel was as good as it got... Read more?

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3/9 The clarity of the water in Lake Tanganyika, at the foot of the mountains, is hard to believe
The clarity of the water in Lake Tanganyika, at the foot of the mountains, is hard to believe
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5/9 Where the wild things are - Riverine woodland along the banks of the Rufiji River
Where the wild things are - Riverine woodland along the banks of the Rufiji River
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Tanzania

Tanzania safaris rival a safari any other country in Africa in terms of sheer wilderness, formidable landscapes and volume of wildlife.  At Natural High, we have travelled all over the country, worked in some of its best Tanzania safari camps and lodges and flown all over as bush pilots so we feel qualified to venture such opinions. Read more?

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