DAR ES SALAAM - THE
HAVEN OF PEACE
If you happen to
visit Tanzania, you’ll definitely come across the word Dar es Salaam, the
largest commercial City in the Country.
Do you know the
history of Dar es Salaam?
Dar es Salaam,
which is an Arabic word meaning - The ‘residence of peace’ is the largest city
and the commercial capital of Tanzania. Originally the nation’s capital,
Dar es Salaam was founded as a summer residence for the Sultan of Zanzibar.
It started to
become an important financial and economic center in the region after the
arrival of the Germans in the late 1800s and was made the capital of the German
East Africa. After the World War I, the British took control of German East
Africa where Tanganyika was formed, with Dar maintaining its commercial capital
status. It continued from then till now.
Dar is now a
bustling and thriving city; the largest in Tanzania with a population of over 4
million inhabitants. Dar is the third fastest growing city in Africa & the
ninth fastest in the world. Additionally, at its current rate of growth Dar is
poised to reach a ‘Mega-City’ status (over 10 million residents) in the next 15
– 20 yrs. It has grown into the East Africa’s second-busiest port & is
touted to take the number one spot in the near future. Furthermore, with the
Dar port clearing cargo worth $15 billion annually as of 2013, its growth
potential is there for all to see.
Its position as the
commercial and administrative capital of Tanzania (it was the capital city
until Dodoma replaced it in 1974) has seen it grow considerably. More so, Dar
has become a popular tourist destination among African tourists and those from
all over the world? Why?
Well here are some
reasons:
·
Gorgeous Sandy
Beaches: From the North to the South of the city, one can enjoy the feeling of
sun-kissed sand massaging one’s feet
·
The Islands: Yes,
you read that correctly. For a truly relaxing experience of the City, visiting
the islands of Mbudya and Bongoyo are a must. They’re 20 & 30 minutes away
from the mainland Dar, a short distance to access the paradise. It’s a cheap
trip too.
·
Tropical Climate: Comprises
rainy and dry reasons. The tropical climate brings with it warmth and sun virtually
most part of the year. This being the case, it makes for a very appealing
destination for those looking to escape winter or colder conditions in
June/July or December/January/February
·
Zanzibar is nearby:
As Zanzibar attracts millions of visitors per year, this works in Dar’s favor
with many tourists either passing through or adding Dar entirely to their
travel itinerary. A major reason for this is not only Dar’s attractions,
but it’s a short-distance from Zanzibar (2 hours by speed ferry or 20 minutes
by air)
These are the four
fantastic reasons that can convince you to visit Dar es Salaam.
AMARIAH HOTEL- THE
HEART OF ADVENTURE
If you are coming
to Dar es Salaam and you are either a business traveler or a tourist, then why
not try our hotel – The magnificent Amariah, which is located at the heart of
the Dar’s Central Commercial District
Amariah Hotel is a two-star boutique leisure hotel, with Hotel's
Swahili Culture architectural style, elegant decoration and top quality
facilities.
Geographically, the Hotel’s location is just a 5-minute drive
from the Jetty for Zanzibar Ferries, 5-minute drive from the Nyerere
International Convention Centre and 50-minute drive from the Julius Nyerere
International Airport.
The Amariah Hotel comprises the main Hotel, which is located at
the City Center just about 10 meters from the famous symbol of Dar es Salaam -
the Askari Monument and the Hotel branch, about 100 metres from The Hubert
Kairuki Memorial Hotel at the Mikocheni Area
For more information about the Amariah Hotel, please visit our
website at www.amariah.co.tz
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