subject: What Attracts Flights To Dar Es Salaam? [print this page] Dar Es Salaam, formerly Mzizimi, is the largest city in Tanzania. It is also the countrys richest city and a regionally important economic centre. The metropolis is actually an administrative province within Tanzania, and consists of three local government areas or administrative districts: Kinondoni to the north, llala in the centre of the region, and Temeke to the south. The capital region had a population of 2,497,940 as of the official 2002 census. Though this city lost its official status as capital city to Dodomain 1974, it remains the centre of the permanent central government bureaucracy and continues to serve as the capital for the surrounding region. It has several tourist attraction and landscapes that attract flights to Dar Es Salaam.
The city is situated on a massive natural harbour on the Eastern Indian Ocean coast of Africa, with sandy beaches in some areas. Being situated so close to the equator and the warm Indian Ocean, the city experiences generally tropical climatic conditions, typified by hot and humid weather throughout much of the year. Due to growth and the increasing importance of tourism, the number of international restaurants has risen very rapidly over years. The city now offers a rich and internationalised diversity of cuisine, ranging from traditional Tanzanian Barbecue style options such as Nyama Choma (Roasted Meat-served with Rice or Ugali) and Mishkaki (Shish Kebab-usually barbecued and served with Salt, Hot Peppers, Chapati, Fries, and Rice on the side), and the long-established traditional Indian and Zanzibari cuisine, to options from all corners of the globe including Chinese, Thai, Turkish, Italian, and Japanese food. These attract many Dar Es Salaam flights.
Within the conurbation, a variety of museums, including the National Museum, the Village Museum and the Botanical Garden are very close by. Within an hours drive north is Bagamoyo, which is home to the Kaole ruins. There are beaches on the Msasani Peninsula, north of the metropolis and in Kigamboni to the south where residents and tourists alike frequently visit. Trips to the nearby islands of the Dar Es Salaam Marine Reserve are a popular daytrip from the city and a favourite spot for snorkelling, swimming and sunbathing. Cheap flights to Dar Es Salaam are offered by both domestic as well as international flights comprising of Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways and Emirates, to name just a few.
