Dar es Salaam meaning 'House of Peace' in Arabic is a lively port city situated on the eastern coast of Tanzania. While Dodoma has been appointed as the new capital of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam is the real capital, a hustling, bustling seaport that straddles some of the most important sea routes on earth.
Known fondly as 'The Kili', the Kilimanjaro Kempinski Hotel is a popular landmark in the city,
The Movenpick Royal Palm is a beacon of hospitality in the heart of Tanzania's capital.
The Oyster Bay Hotel opened in December 2007 and is Dar es Salaam's newest exclusive boutique hotel.
Furnished throughout in rare African art, Zanzibari antiques, four-poster beds and bath tubs big enough for two, The Retreat, Dar es Salaam brings you international-style comfort with all the romance of colonial, coastal Africa.
