subject: Relax At The Pristine Beaches Near Hotels In Dar Es Salaam [print this page] East Africa draws over a million visitors from around the planet each year, who want to access the great outdoor attractions like the Serengeti Plains, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Tanganyika. They do so by flying in to Julius Nyerere International Airport, the largest airport in East Africa, which is conveniently located near hotels in Dar es Salaam.
In addition to the tremendous range of game reserves and national parks that boast an immense number of wildlife attractions among them, there are several fascinating places to visit close to hotels in Dar es Salaam.
Hotels in Dar es Salaam like the Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offer access to contrasting sights that satisfy a broad range of interests and hobbies. Those interested in history and tradition will like the open-air Village Museum with its reconstructed dwellings, which demonstrate a way of life that is common throughout Tanzania. What makes it extra special are the traditional dance and music shows that are performed after lunch.
Tourists who like music and rhythm will appreciate what results in a sort of guitar- and brass-driven dance form that is associated with the casual Tanzanian approach to everything.
At the Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens, youll see brilliantly coloured peacocks wandering among the plants that decorate this tranquil space. While these were created during the German colonial era, they continue to offer a leafy respite from the busy city surrounds.
Many visitors like to stay at hotels in Dar es Salaam so that they can easily access the beaches north and south of the city. Whats more, there are opportunities to visit other nearby islands and explore a little more of the area.
Hotels in Dar es Salaam allow easy access to the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve and the islands that form part of it. They are Bongoyo, Mbudya, Pangavini and Fungu Yasini. Bongoyo and Mbudya are the most popular because their beaches offer ideal conditions for swimming and snorkelling.
Once you tire of the water, you can venture into the baobab trees that hide the Kunduchi ruins, which are a short distance from the beach. Go with a guide though, for safetys sake, to see the centuries-old mosque and Arabic graves from the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of the graves are notable for their coral stone pillars or delicately carved coral stone tombs, inset with Chinese celadon and blue-and-white porcelain bowls, many of which are still intact.
