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ebruary is here, and we would “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage” - Lao Tzu
very Happy Valentine’s Day!
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We hope you will enjoy the news and information from and around Dar es Salaam and beyond in this issue. Keep an eye out for lots of special opportunities to celebrate love this month, especially the offers on the top 16 exceptional valentine day events and places to go deals, which are available exclusively to Dar Life readers! In addition to an abundance of Valentine’s Day offers, this month’s special features include highlights from the Kilimanjaro Marathon which marks its 17th Anniversary this year. We also feature the return of the Sauti Za Busara Festival, which celebrates the African culture and music and highlights from the triple threat band - the The month’s other special features include highlights from the Kilimanjaro Project, which aims to plant 50 million trees over the next 10 years, improving the lives of people living in the Kilimanjaro Region and for the photograph’s lovers, World Press Photo was a unique exhibition that had photographs gathered from
all around the world, portraying various strong messages to audiences. If you want to get away alone or with loved ones this month, a visit to Saadani National Park is essential, a unique safari wildlife, combining the most exceptional of recipes - river, bush and beach, all featured as the Dar Life travel destination of February. We invite you along as we continue to explore all that Dar es Salaam and its surrounding areas have to offer in February. In this issue, we bring to you our usual host of cultural programs, parties, special events and offers as well as the hottest new trends in technology, travel, business and career. Karibuni sana! Sincerely, The Dar Life Team
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CALENDAR OF THE MONTH
Events Around Town The Inside Guide: News, Events & Special Offers News Bits Sauti Za Busara Music Festival Top 100 Mid-sized Companies Gala Dinner Kilimanjaro Marathon 2018 Barazani Multicultural Night Sneak Preview: Grand Finale Wikiendi Live! 2018 Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Tanzania A Classical Live Music with the Mafik
SOCIETY & LIFESTYLE
The Kilimanjaro Project World Press Photo Exhibition
HEALTH CARE
Surprising Benefits of Sex to Your Health Intelligence & Care by Hitech Sai
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Highlights of Swahili Fashion Week 2018
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the inside guide news WIKIENDI LIVE! 2019
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ikiendi Live! Is a unique and vibrant live music event, dedicated to showcase traditional African beats and fusion. This platform features both national and international artists. This year, the first event will be held on February 2nd, at Nafasi Art Space, from 6pm to late, and it is coming back with a bang, larger and better than it has ever been. Come and witness live music from featured artists such as Mopao (Jazz fusion),Wamoto (singeli queens), Langa Sarakikya (rhythm and poetry), Sophie Nzayisenga, King Kiki and Jangwa Music. There will also be a collab performance produced by British Council Tanzania ft. Wamwiduka Band, Mandela (KE), Leah and Pendo Zawose, Tom Excell (UK) and Oli BartonWood (UK). Join us at 4pm for a special opening panel on ‘women and music’ led by female musicians/artists from across East African regions. For more information please call 0757 406 258
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huru Walk is an annual event that aims at raising funds for the education of underprivileged children. Come with your family and friends on 24th February and walk for a good cause and (optional) treasure hunt! The walk will begin from Mafume Street at Meadows Academy, from 7am – 12pm. This year, Uhuru Walk are raising funds to support children’s mental and physical education at the House of Blue Hope and Amani City Football Academy. For more information, please visit www.uhuruwalk.org
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xcitement and anticipation are rising fast for East Africa’s favorite music festival, Sauti za Busara. The festival is gearing up for it’s 16th annual event, celebrating music from across Africa in Stone Town, Zanzibar, from 7th – 10th February 2019. The globally acclaimed extravaganza takes place at the Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens, hosting 44 exhilarating music performances, bringing over 450 artistes on three different stages, on four nights in February. In addition to music live shows, the festival includes several other activities both in Stone Town and in other locations in Zanzibar; the most popular of them being fashion shows and a carnival parade in the streets of Stone Town. The festival also provides networking opportunities for African artists and music professionals, creates employment for locals, and draws in business for tourism, which is the top income generator on the island. For more information or to make reservations, please call +255 773 822 294.
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he 2019 event marks the 17th year and this year Kilimanjaro Marathon expects over 10,000 plus runners in the various events, with approximately 20,000 spectators on route and in the stadium. This year’s event will be held at the Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU), on Sunday 3rd March 2019, from 6am and will comprise the races of 42 km, 21 km, and the 5km fun run. There is already a lot of buzz all over as the online registration continues, with this year looking promising in terms of numbers following the growing popularity of the marathon. For more information & registration, please visit www.kilimanjaromarathon.com
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TANZANIA ONCE AGAIN RECEIVES TWO NEW PLANES In a period of less than 30 days, Tanzania has gracefully received two new airplanes managed by Air Tanzania. The two new planes Airbus A220-300 named DODOMA and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner named KILIMANJARO, were named after Tanzania’s precious capital city and famous Mountain. The current Plane ‘DODOMA’ is about 38.7 meters long, with the ability to carry up to 141 passengers at once. It is also the largest plane among the A220 planes. On the other hand, the KILIMANJARO plane has the ability to carry up to 223 passengers at once, and it is also among the most modern and luxurious planes to be owned by the government of Tanzania. We at Dar Life are so proud of the Tanzanian government for this great achievement and wish them and Air Tanzania a great success.
FOUNDER OF CHINESE MULTINTERNATIONAL COMPANY JETS IN DAR A prominent investor and Chairman of Touchroad International Holdings Group of Shanghai in China, Mr. He Liehui, has arrived in Dar es Salaam for 4 days visit in Tanzania. While in Tanzania he is expected to meet with various government official, including officials from Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB). Mr Liehui is visiting Tanzania as a result of the road show that was organized by TTB in China in November 2018, where TTB signed a MoU with Touchroad International Holdings Group, to promote Destination Tanzania in China and increasing the number of tourist arrivals from China to Tanzania. The company is expected to bring more than 10,000 tourists to Tanzania by the end of this year.
QA AND QDF UNVEIL THE FIRST-EVER QATAR AIRWAYS STORE AT HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free unveiled the award-winning airline’s first-ever Qatar Airways Travel Boutique at the airline’s home and hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), marking the airline’s first-ever brand shop. Complete with burgundy lighting, curved walls, a Business Class desk and an A380 First Class seat to experience, the shop is specially designed to enable customers to feel as though they have stepped on or board a Qatar Airways aircraft.
CITY LODGE HOTEL DAR ES SALAAM NOW OPEN The City Lodge Hotel Group has grown it’s footprint in Africa considerably, having opened a 148-room City Lodge Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The hotel is to comprise 148-rooms. It has a basement, ground floor and six upper levels. Upmarket facilities for business and leisure travelers include three meeting rooms, a fitness room and a swimming pool. The newest hotel in the Group is located on the corner of Magore and Vijibweni Street in Upanga, 13km by road from Julius Nyerere International Airport and close to the city centre, embassies, Aura Mall, Botanical Garden, National Museum and other cultural and social points of interest.
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TOP 16 EXCEPTIONAL VALENTINE DAY DEALS & EVENTS “A COLORFUL VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES & ROMANTIC WEEKEND HOLIDAY IS LINED UP FOR THE LOVED-ON FEBRUARY AT THE MOST HAPPENING VENUES IN TANZANIA.”
Valentine’s Day is not only a time to show how much we appreciate our loved ones, but also a good excuse for a romantic weekend holiday. This Valentine’s Day, add some edge to your romance with a weekend holiday in some of the best romantic hotels in Tanzania that will definitely help you to rejuvenate your relationship. Remember, most romantic hotels in Tanzania will have special offers for Valentine’s Day. Ensure you take advantage of the romantic package offered by Tanzania, restaurants, hotels, lodges to spice up your love life.
CONSTANCE AIYANA- Pemba The Constance Aiyana is accommodated with 30 magnificent villas, all facing the dreamy Pemba Ocean and dressed in a minimalist luxury décor with a Zanzibari touch. Constance Aiyana hotel is mystically soulstirring with high ceilings, pastel colors, fragrant gardens and water feature. Bird-watchers, nature lovers, daring divers and adventure seekers, should come to discover the fragrant Pemba Island, where you can indulge in a memorable sensory holiday at Constance Aiyana. SPECIAL OFFER: 1st – 28th FEB: Book a Beach Villa for two at Constance Aiyana at USD 450 per night on AI basis & save 40% off the normal rates. Call: 0230 402 2777 or email: resa@constancehotels.com
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CORAL RIDGE SPURS The Spur team looks forward to welcoming you and your family to Spur’s distinctive combination of family fun, great value and generous portions of tasty food, all served in a warm, relaxed environment, with that other vital ingredient service with a real smile. SPECIAL OFFER: 49,500/= Per Person | 2Course Meal Deal | Free H20 drink (Offer is Valid from 1st -28th Feb) |Visit us on 14th Feb and Enjoy 2- Course Meal Deal with Pearly Bay Sparkling wine with Red Rose for Couple. Call: +255 764 700 657 or email: spur@hotelseacliff.com
DAR ES SALAAM SERENA HOTEL Located at the heart of the city center business district, just moments from sandy Indian Ocean beaches, a bustling fish market and eclectic crafts markets, boutiques and restaurants. A garden oasis of tranquillity and charm, our five-star hotel promises the warmest of welcomes, vibrant experiences and vivid memories of your stay. For discerning business and leisure travelers with a taste for the very finest, our distinctive five-star hotel is a place to call home. Exceptional security and impeccable service as well as world-class amenities and cuisine create the perfect retreat within a thriving metropolis. SPECIAL OFFER: 14th FEB - BY THE POOLSIDE: Candle light dinner for two |Set menu for 2 persons |Bottle of sparkling wine |Bouquet of flowers | Floral and candle set up TSHS 250,000 Per Couple | SERENGETI RESTAURANT : Celebrate love with the ultimate seafood dinner paired with freeflowing sparkling wine and the soothing sounds of an acoustic band | Kids 5yrs to 12 yrs half price |Kids 4 yrs and below dine free | TSHS 100,000 Per Person| 18:00hrs to 22:30hrs | Book through our website and get a 10% discount. Call: 022 221 2500 or email: ddhreservations@serena.co.tz
GOLDEN TULIP STONE-TOWN BOUTIQUE HOTEL The hotel is situated at just a 5-minute walk from the House of Wonders. It features a rooftop restaurant with 360 degrees of panoramic views of the ocean and city. It is the perfect base for a holiday or business trip. The hotel offers 33 Rooms equipped with all the international standards, 3 conference halls and two inhouse restaurants: a rooftop restaurant and a Pizzeria. The rooftop restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day and offer a variety of Zanzibari and international cuisine. SPECIAL OFFER: 9TH – 19TH FEB: Stay 2 nights in our Deluxe room |Candle light dinner at Curry Restaurant on first or second night of your stay | Prison Island tour | Room Decor on request |USD 260 Per Couple Call: +255 773 303 703 or email: info@goldentulipzanzibarboutique.com
DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON – OYSTERBAY Double Tree by Hilton-Oysterbay offers beautiful bay views and tropical, lush gardens. Appreciate the bright, modern design of a hotel that offers spacious common areas and beautiful views of the ocean. At welcome, enjoy our warm chocolate-chip cookie. Unwind in a contemporary guest room, accessible room or a one-or two-bedroom suite in king and twin bed options. Enjoy the Indian Ocean view, while sipping freshly brewed coffee at Piano. For an eclectic offering of international cuisine, buffets and theme nights take it all In, on the oceanic view terrace. SPECIAL OFFER: ROMANTIC BREAKAWAY (9TH -17TH FEB): Stay in Luxurious King Room + Buffet Breakfast TSH 200,000 PP Per Night |ROMANCE UNDER THE STAR (14TH FEB): Wine & Dine: 3 Course Dinner, Glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival, a Rose for the Lady & Music from Our Resident DJ for TSH 60,000 PP|ROMANTIC COUPLE MASSAGE (1st - 28th FEB): Designed special for couples for 140,000 Per Couple. Call +255 779 000 006/7 or email dardt_reservations@hilton.com
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MOJA TUU-THE LUXURY VILLAS & NATURE RETREAT ZANZIBAR A private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool. Offering a garden, the property is located within 27 km of The Zanzibar Curio shop. The accommodation provides free WiFi, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The units in the resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries. Guest rooms feature a desk. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. Speaking English and Swahili, staff are always on hand to help at the 24hour front desk. Peace Memorial Museum is 27 km from Moja Tuu-The Luxury Villas & Nature Retreat. SPECIAL OFFER: USD 89 PP Per Night Sharing |Half Board Meal Plan |Free Glass of Wine on Valentine Day during Breakfast |Free Upgrade to Ocean View Villa | Free Private Romantic Dinner | Offer is from 1st - 29th Feb Call +255 715 000 083 or email: sales@mojatuzanzibar.com
OCTAGON LODGE Octagon Lodge is a small and private lodge located twenty minutes from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Gate in Karatu, Tanzania. Traditionally designed en-suite chalets, rooms, family rooms and twobedroom cottage offer comfort for everyone. Ideal for visitors on a trip, it is situated amidst colorful and exotic gardens and provides a perfect base for visiting the Northern Parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. SPECIAL OFFER: TSH 279,999/= Per Couple | Bed & Breakfast| Dinner | Wine | Chocolate | Offer is valid from 1st – 28th Feb. Call: +255 787 858 485 or email: octagonlodgetz@gmail.com
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RIVERTREES COUNTRY INN Elegantly rustic cottages are dotted along the river and in thickets of tall trees, while lush lawns and birdsong make for a peaceful and picturesque setting. Set in the heart of an area rich in nature reserves, montane forests and vibrant village culture, the scope for exploration is endless. The restaurant concocts tasty meals of garden-fresh ingredients and old family recipes, as well as ovenfired pizzas and the best of the region’s locally grown coffees. Delicious candle-lit dinners are served by the warmth of the fireplace, or under the stars and the watchful eyes of resident owls. River trees combines unpretentious comfort with subtle accents of style to create a timeless pause in a traveller’s journey, and a sense of warmth and genuine welcome. A perfect place for couples, friends & family to rejuvenate a perfect holiday. Special Offer: Special Romantic Gastronomic Dinner at $50 Per Person with Wine Pairing. Call: 0783 869 028 or email: info@rivertrees.com
NEW AFRICA HOTEL Renowed for its rich history, the New Africa Hotel offers all of its guests a truly fulfilling stay in Dar es Salaam. Ideally located in the heart of Dar es Salaam city, a stone’s throw away from the Zanzibar ferry, New Africa Hotel is the perfect place to stay when visiting Tanzania’s largest city. SPECIAL OFFER: 14th Feb: Lavish Multi Cuisine Buffet TSH 140,000/= Per Couple | Live Music| Rose for the Lady |A Glass of Bubbly | Sign off the Meal with Baileys on Crushed Ice Call: +255 785 159 615 or email: afbm@newafricahotel.com
PROTEA HOTEL BY MARRIOTT ZANZIBAR MBWENI RUINS Located amidst Mbweni Ruins dating back to 1870s and a beautiful botanical garden. The hotel is ten minutes away from Stone Town, airport, ferry terminal and the CBD of Zanzibar. Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins is a cozy boutique hotel offering serene accommodations amidst a rare blend of history, greenery and ocean with a beautiful beach. Traditional Zanzibar hospitality at its best is offered at an affordable price. It’s a hotel that complements your travel style. The site where the hotel is built was once an old Arab House, which was then bought by UMCA missionaries in 1871 to build a school for girls. The hotel makes a perfect base for exploring Stone Town. Special Offer: TSH 450,000 PP Sharing | 2 night’s stay on bed and breakfast |Romantic candle light dinner( set menu) for two on one night of your choice on the jetty or inside the ruins (weather permitting) including a bottle of wine| 30 minutes couple’s back & neck massage in our spa |Welcome fruit/chocolate platter & sparkling wine in the room |Romantically decorated room| Complimentary late checkout| Complimentary airport or ferry pick up and drop off | Offer is valid from 10th – 17th Feb. Call: 024 223 5478 or email: info@phmbweniruins.com
PROTEA HOTEL BY MARRIOTT DAR ES SALAAM AMANI BEACH Amani means peace in Kiswahili, and that is exactly what you will find at this hotel in a small African paradise, totally hidden from the world. Located just 33 km south from the bustling city of Dar es Salaam and set among 80 acres of beautiful tropical gardens, Protea Hotel Dar es Salaam Amani Beach has ten luxury beach bungalows that overlook the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. It’s a hotel that compliments your travel style. Around the bungalows, the grounds are alive with wildlife, and on the unspoiled white sands of our secluded beach, turtles have chosen to make their home. The hotel has two dining areas, a bio farm and organic products. SPECIAL OFFER: TSH 450,000 PP Sharing | 2 night’s stay on bed and breakfast | Romantic candle light dinner (set menu) for two on one night of your choice at the beach (weather permitting) including a bottle of wine|30 minutes couples’ horseback riding on the beach | Welcome fruit/chocolate platter & sparkling wine in the room Romantically decorated room | Complimentary late checkout | Offer is valid from 10th - 17th Feb. Call: 0782 41 00 33 or email: info@phamanibeach.com
RAMADA ENCORE DAR ES SALAAM Centrally located in the heart of the central business district of the financial hub of Tanzania, Ramada Encore, a tier of the Ramada brand, was launched for business and leisure travelers looking for an upper midscale full service hotel, offering modern, practical and ergonomically designed accommodation. Guests at Ramada Encore are able to enjoy signature features including stylish guest rooms, innovative bathroom pods featuring walk-in showers, and The Hub Restaurant & Bar – an area in which you can eat, drink, get entertained or simply relax. VALENTINE SPECIAL OFFER: 11TH - 18TH FEB: Enjoy a whopping discount of 25% on the total food bill at any of our restaurants at any time with specials on rooms and intimate dinners. Call +255 22 2343434 or email fb@ramadaencoredar.com.tz
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SEA CLIFF RESORT & SPA ZANZIBAR Sea Cliff Resort and Spa offers tranquility, peace and beauty, with accommodation lush tropical scented gardens, sparkling infinity pools, a variety of cuisine and attentive and helpful staff. The lounges, restaurant, bars and recreation area offer panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Have breakfast overlooking the ocean, dinner under the stars and sundowners on the jetty or on your own private balcony. With a variety of activities and excursions your days are guaranteed to be filled with sun, sea and an appreciation for the rich history of Zanzibar.
ZANZIBAR WHITE SAND LUXURY VILLAS & SPA A sanctuary of peace and harmony without compromises with luxury standards, the resort promises an unforgettable barefoot luxury experience. Our spacious luxury villas (from 500 sqm), with their pool and recreational area, ensure the utmost privacy in a natural setting, while the amenities deliver the highest standard of service: including spa treatments and facilities (sauna, hammam), a restaurant, a rooftop champagne bar, a beach bar and a lounge, as well as a high-end kitesurfing and water-sports center. The large resort (4 hectares) hosts only 11 villas to ensure the maximum space for each of our Guest in an undisturbed harmony of senses.
SPECIAL OFFER: Superior Sea View Room for USD 150 per person Sharing | Delicious Breakfast & Dinner | 1 Child Stays for Free|Free Wi-Fi |10% Discounts on all Spa treatments | Non-motorized Water Activities |Free Shuttle Bus Daily to Stone Town & 10% Discounts on Horse Riding. Call: 0767 702 241-9 or email: reservations@seacliffzanzibar.com
SPECIAL OFFER: Stay between 1st -28th Feb & receive 10% off from our best available rate with a Spa voucher of 50$ per adult per stay | Free Day Passes | Delicious Breakfast & Dinner in a Two-Bedroom Luxury Villa | Beach BBQ & Family Activities. Call: +255 778 923 854 or email: reservations@whitesandvillas.com
WHITE SANDS RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE It is situated on an idyllic private beach, just 25km North of Dar Es Salaam and Julius Nyerere International Airport. Dar Es Salaam means ‘abode of peace’ and it is no surprise that guests start to relax and feel at peace as soon as they enter the reception of the White Sands Resort and Conference Centre. The resort is located at Mbezi Beach, one of the long white sandy beaches that make Tanzania a haven for beach lovers. The decor contributes to the feeling of being in paradise.
SEA CLIFF COURT Well known for its “home away from home” environment. All our 68 self-contained Studios & Apartments are elegantly decorated in a Modern Afro influenced design with majority of the furniture and artwork being locally handcrafted in Tanzania. Our packages range from Studio on daily bed-and-breakfast rates to apartments on a selfcatering basis. Our dedicated staff and management look forward to having the opportunity of welcoming you to Sea Cliff Court Hotel & Luxury Apartments, and making your stay both memorable and comfortable, by providing you with our additional, value added, personalized service.
SPECIAL OFFER: USD 60 PP Sharing + Breakfast |Beach Romantic Dinner USD 30 PP| Private Table for 2 by Beach Side Cocktail (or Mock-tail on Arrival | 4 Course Romantic Dinner Menu Call: 0758 818 696/7 or email: reservations@hotelwhitesands.com
Valentine Special Offer: 90 USD per couple in luxurious accommodation in our studio rooms with a kitchenette |Full English breakfast| Offer is valid from 9th - 18th Feb. Call: 022 260 1968 or email: gm@seacliffcourt.com
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WHERE AFRICAN STARS SHINE BRIGHTER “ALL ROADS LEAD TO ZANZIBAR FOR EAST AFRICA’S FINEST MUSIC FESTIVAL” BY PAUL OWERE
T THE 2019 EDITION OF SAUTI ZA BUSARA IS ONLY A FORTNIGHT AWAY AND ZANZIBAR IS READY TO ROCK AFRICAN RHYTHMS AGAIN WITH A RICH LINE UP THAT CELEBRATES AFRICA’S ARTISTIC DIVERSITY BETWEEN FEBRUARY 7 AND 10. SET AT THE ICONIC NGOME KONGWE, THE FESTIVAL THIS YEAR JOINS GLOBAL LEADERS IN DENOUNCING CORRUPTION WITH A THEME THAT SAYS ‘SAY NO TO CORRUPTION’ (POTEZEA, RUSHWA SIO DILI). MUSIC LOVERS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD CONVERGE IN STONE TOWN TO CELEBRATE MANY OF AFRICA’S FINEST EMERGING MUSIC TALENTS FROM THE REGION AND BEYOND, WITH 44 SHOWS ON THREE STAGES, FOR OVER FOUR DAYS.”
he festival kicks off in style on Thursday 7th Feb, at 3pm, with the Busara Carnival Parade. This is the largest street event in Zanzibar; a unique experience for performing artists, international visitors and the people of Zanzibar to be united in fun and celebration. It’s the only day of the year where even the Zanzibar police are sure to be smiling. The festival closes on Tuesday 12th, with a sizzling AfterParty finale, hosted by top African music DJs at Chaza Nightclub, Ngalawa Beach Resort, from 4pm to 5am. Each afternoon during the event, Movers & Shakers networking sessions offer opportunities for artists, managers, music promoters, media and other professionals to meet, connect and exchange.
Sauti za Busara advances the East African music industry, by raising the international profile of it’s artists and developing professionalism for it’s arts managers and technicians. The festival stimulates cultural tourism and brings a major boost for the Zanzibar economy. About twenty thousand people attend the event over the four days. International visitors attend regularly, from across Africa, Europe and beyond. Tanzanian audiences participate with enthusiasm, greatly valuing the opportunities to experience live music from other parts of the African Continent. “Speaking at a news conference in Dar es Salaam, the festival’s director, Yusuf Mahmoud said that there was every reason to celebrate this FEBRUARY 2019 Dar Life I 29
“Across Africa, musicians are our representatives, our role models and our ambassadors. Musicians speak truth to power,” he added. Adding that: ‘Musicians share hope and build solidarity across borders. They communicate with people of all ages, languages and backgrounds. In short, they make the world a better place’.
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“Corruption is a parasite, eating away at the moral fabric of our society. Looking at the music industry around us, we ask ourselves why is it that artists have to bribe or even sleep with studio producers to record their music or even get airplay? Is this why there are so few women in the East African music industry?” Yusuf asked. He admitted that one festival alone cannot completely change society; however, he said the festival joins hands with like-minded partners, to promote dialogue, change attitudes and encourage action for good governance. He also said that through music and art there is a lot that communities can achieve, given the power they possess.
Tickets for Sauti za Busara 2019 are available with 50% discount for all African passport-holders and EAC Residents. Further concessions are offered for Tanzanians. The festival will shine the spotlight on local Swahili musicians and authentic Tanzanian pop and hip-hop. If you’ve never had the chance to attend the festival, come see what you’ve been missing!
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season, from the selection of artists, to pricing of the tickets. Zanzibar will host music-lovers from all corners of the world, joining as one to celebrate a kaleidoscope of sounds, from Algeria to Zimbabwe, from Cape Town to Casablanca. According to him, this will once again put young and upcoming talents from the East African region in the spotlight. These include Wamwiduka Band from Mbeya Region and S Kide, who performs the youthful and energetic Singeli style that is purely Tanzanian and soon set to conquer the world.”
This year’s line-up includes Fid Q, Damian Soul, Mkubwa na Wanawe Crew, Stone Town Rockerz, Tausi Women’s Taarab, Rajab Suleiman & Kithara, Afrigo Band, Jackie Akello and Eli Maliki (Uganda), Fadhilee Itulya and Shamsi Music from Kenya. Others are BCUC (South Africa), Mokoomba (Zimbabwe), Faith Mussa (Malawi), Hoba Hoba Spirit (Morocco), M’Toro Chamou (Mayotte), Tune Recreation Committee (South Africa), Ithrene and Ifrikya Spirit (Algeria), Asia Madani (Sudan/Egypt), Sofaz and Dago Roots (Reunion) among others.
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TANZANIA’S TOP 100 MID-SIZED COMPANIES’ AWARDS & GALA DINNER Recognizing Top Companies’ Revenue Growth
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By Dar life Representative
TANZANIA’S TOP 100 MID-SIZED COMPANIES GALA DINNER TOOK PLACE AT HYATT REGENCY HOTEL IN DAR ES SALAAM, ON 25TH, OCTOBER, 2018, WHERE THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION, CULTURE, ARTS AND SPORTS, HONOURABLE HARRISON MWAKYEMBE, WAS THE CHIEF GUEST. THE COMPANIES HONOURED WERE IDENTIFIED THROUGH A SURVEY PROCESS THAT ANALYSED A BROAD RANGE OF RATIOS,INCLUDING COMPLIANCE TO BUSINESS REGULATIONS LIKE PAYMENT OF GOVERNMENT TAXES.
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ibo Palace Hotel, took home the top position, followed by Gopa Contractors Ltd and JSP Marketing Link Ltd. The survey, which is a brainchild of KPMG and The Citizen, ranked Tanzania’s businesses with a turnover of between TZS 1 billion and TZS 20 billion, based on profitability, revenue growth, return on equity, and level of debt, among other performance indicators. To get more details on how to participate, contact Getrude Mwakasege, through + 255 717 338 199 or email gmwakasege@kpmg. com. Also visit www.eastafricatop100.com .
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THE KILIMANJARO PROJECT Improving the lives of people By John Addison
FOR THE SECOND YEAR NOW, THE KILIMANJARO PREMIUM LAGER MARATHON ARE ONCE AGAIN SUPPORTING THE KILIMANJARO PROJECT, AS THEIR OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER AND ADDISON ADDED THAT, “WE ARE CALLING ON ALL PARTICIPANTS TO GET INVOLVED AND RUN4CHARITY.
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FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, THE FIRST 5 RUNNERS TO RAISE $50 OR MORE THROUGH GIVENGAIN WILL WIN A BONUS DONATION OF $50 FOR THEIR FUNDRAISING PROJECT. SO DON’T DELAY – GET STARTED NOW! For individual fund raising runners, the Race Directors are pleased to offer the following to the top 3 fund raisers. Free entry into the Wild Frontiers Hospitality tent post the Kili run this year • Free race entry only into the Kilimanjaro Marathon for 2020 • Free race entry only into the Vic Falls Marathon in 2019 • Got a question on setting up your project? Ask GivenGain at fundraising@givengain.com.
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he Kilimanjaro Project aims to plant 50 million trees over the next 10 years, improving the lives of people living in the Kilimanjaro Region and taking action on climate change. Why not make your run more meaningful and set up a fundraising project today? Simply click on ‘Start fundraising’ on our official fundraising page on GivenGain, our fundraising platform partner - www.givengain.com/e/ kilimanjaromarathon2019/
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KILIMANJARO MARATHON MARKS 17TH ANNIVERSARY
THE PEOPLE’S RACE – 3RD MARCH By John Addison
THE KILI MARATHON STARTED AS A SIMPLE IDEA, FORMED BY EVENT ORGANIZERS, WILD FRONTIERS IN 2002, OVER A COLD KILIMANJARO LAGER. IT DEVELOPED AS A GREAT WAY TO DRAW TOURISM INTO KILIMANJARO – AN ICONIC NAME AND PLACE FOR A MARATHON, USING SPORT AND A NEW MARKETING IDEA TO ATTRACT RUNNERS TO TANZANIA, WHO WOULD THEN CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN, OR GO ON SAFARI AFTER RUNNING THE RACE.
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year later, the event attracted a mix of international runners, coupled with local interest – and ended up with a field of about 300 – 400 runners in total who enjoyed the race. Back in 2003, the local interest from villagers was piqued and they came out to see what was going on in their quiet town, so early on a Sunday morning. Children followed some of the athletes, there were goats on the side of the roads, part of the course was on dirt, but generally most people went about their morning activities – like any other Sunday. The inaugural race was a 42 km full marathon and a 21 km half marathon. Distance and timekeeping was done manually with stop-watches, which was quite easy with a small group of runners. Today, the roads are brimming with athletes – shoulder to shoulder at the
start, as they compete for top honors. The event now has, in addition to the full and half, a hugely popular 5 km Fun Run. “For the first time, we have launched a theme and a poster campaign to advertise the Kilimanjaro Marathon and its associated events. The 2019 event marks the 17th year and this year we expect over 10,000 plus runners in the various events, with approximately 20,000 spectators on route and in the stadium. All this is attributed to the commitment from sponsors and other stakeholders who have been working with us to put together the event, says Wild Frontiers’ Managing Director, John Addison, who is the founder and main organizer of the event.” We asked various participants, stakeholders and sponsors, what they thought best described and
encapsulated the events ethos and ‘The people’s race’ was the general consensus. According to Pamela Kikuli, whose brand sponsors the 42 km race “This sums up the unifying nature of the Kili Marathon, its associated events and what it means to all be involved in it.” She said this year’s prizes total Tsh 20 million with the first male and female receiving Tsh 4 million each while there is an additional Tsh 5 million to encourage Tanzanians to run faster where the first Tanzanian male and female will receive Tsh 1.5 million each while those who come second will receive Tsh 1 million each. On his part, the Tigo Head of Marketing, William Mpinga said “Tigo is proud to be the main sponsor of the illustrious Tigo Kili Half Marathon for the fourth year running. As the market leader in digital lifestyle FEBRUARY 2019 Dar Life I 37
The Grand Malt Brand Manager, Silvanus Mazula, called on participants to register on time for the Fun Run as it has attracted lots of participants over the years and become one of the favourite races as it includes runners of different ages, including children. Addison says this year’s sponsors who made it happen include, Kilimanjaro Premium Lager-42 km, Tigo 21km, Grand Malt-5km Fun Run. Others sponsors include KK Security, TPC Limited, Barclays, Kibo Palace, Kilimanjaro Water, CMC Automobiles, Simba Cement, Keys Hotel , Precision Air and AAR Healthcare. “We also thank the Ministry for Information, Culture, Artistes and Sports, Athletics Tanzania, national coordinators - Executive 38 I Dar Life I FEBRUARY 2019
Solutions, Kilimanjaro Amateur Athletics Association, the police force and other stakeholders who always support us unconditionally.” THIS YEAR’S EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE MOSHI COOPERATIVE UNIVERSITY (MOCU) ON SUNDAY 3RD MARCH, FROM 6AM AND WILL COMPRISE OF THE FOLLOWING RACES: 42 KM, 21 KM AND THE 5KM FUN RUN. THERE IS ALREADY A LOT OF BUZZ ALL OVER AS THIS YEAR’S EVENT IS PREREGISTRATION ONLY, WITH ENTRIES CLOSING ON THE 7TH OF FEBRUARY OR WHEN WE REACH CAPACITY. Addison finished by saying, “Once again the event has had massive interest from international runners too, coming from all over the world. Last year we hosted 56 different nationalities, this year we hope to increase on that and spread the word about the wonderful country, that is Tanzania.’
Entries have already opened and this year the entry system is pre-registration only, so get online www. kilimanjaromarathon.com or pay via Tigo Pesa. KILIMANJARO MARATHON 2019 RACE INFORMATION Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Full Marathon (42.2 km): (Minimum age 21) Entry Fees – Foreign residents: US$ 100; Tanzanian and East African residents or work permit holders: US$ 45; Local Tanzanian and East African citizens: Tsh 20,000 Tigo Half Marathon (21 km): (Minimum age 18) Entry Fees – Foreign residents: US$ 100; Tanzanian and East African residents or work permit holders: US$ 45; Tanzanian and East African citizens: Tsh 20,000 Grand Malt Fun Run (5 km): (Minimum age 10) Entry Fees - Foreign residents: US$ 3; Tanzanian and East African residents or work permit holders: Tsh 5,000; Local Tanzanian and East African citizens: Tsh 5,000
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transformation and financial inclusion, we are once again pleased to enable registration and payments for participants in the coming event through our fully fledged mobile financial service - Tigo Pesa”.
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WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION Embracing Unique Photographs Worldwide
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t is an undeniable fact that photographs play a huge part in not just art, but our lives as well and Alliance De Francaise – Dar Es Salaam once again never failed it’s audience, as it hosted a unique exhibition with photographs gathered from all around the world, portraying various strong messages to it’s audiences. This years’ exhibition was particularly special for Tanzania, because one of the winning stories included photos of women having swimming lessons from instructor Kazija in Zanzibar. The photos were made by photographer – Anna Boyiazis. “The images were in form of story telling, whereas each image told a story about something, carrying yet powerful lessons that
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one could grasp. All in all, these pictures depicted stories from our very own societies and the theme varied, hence everyone definitely had something that caught their eyes.” THE WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION, ON IT’S WORLDWIDE TOUR, SHOWCASED THE STORIES THAT MATTER AT ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE, FROM 24TH JAN - 6TH FEB 2019, WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND STORIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE SEEN IN THIS EXHIBITION, FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO SPORTS, THERE WAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
Once again, arts and creativity proved to be among Tanzanian’s favorite thing to do/see, as the exhibition caught the eyes
of many audiences in Dar, with hundred coming in for days, just to see these amazing images displayed by creative photographer’s world wide. The exhibition marked it’s 61st year since it’s establishment and Tanzania couldn’t have been more glad to be one of the countries that hosted this incredible event. The images presented on the exhibition were definitely unique ones as they were chosen by an independent jury that reviewed thousands of photographs from 4548 photographers from 125 countries. In case you missed this event, Dar Life has it well covered for you. Be sure to be on the look out for the next edition to see this incredible exhibition!
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BARAZANI MULTICULTURAL NIGHT
A BIMONTHLY EVENT THAT EMBRACED TANZANIAN UNIQUE TALENTS By Detricia Pamba
BARAZANI IS A BIMONTHLY EVENT THAT LET’S YOU ENJOY MUSIC FROM DIFFERENT ARTISTS. IN EACH CONCERT, THE ARTISTS CHANGE, MAKING IT NOT ONLY A GOOD PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS, BUT ALSO A GOOD PLACE FOR THE AUDIENCE TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF GOOD MUSIC. THIS MONTH, THE EVENT WAS HELD ON 16TH AT ALLIANCE FRANCAISE IN DAR ES SALAAM, WITH IT’S STAGE GRACED BY TRADITIONAL BANDS FROM TANZANIA MAINLAND AND ZANZIBAR.”
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lliance Francaise de Dar es Salaam once again witnessed the unique African touch and rhythm from traditional artists on an event that marked the beginning of another wonderful series of BARAZANI. The event that was welcomed back with a warmly but excited crowd, awed people with high standard dances and music performances that made it to be a night to remember.
Not only were some of these traditional dances exciting and thrilling, they reminded us of where we belong and the prideful joy of being an African. Musical concerts and events seem uninteresting without a taste of traditional dances and Barazani, offered it’s audience just that with performances from Sisi Tambala and Dabo & Ashimba.
The event started with Sisi Tambala, a traditional group formed in 1997 and ever since, it has been receiving wide critical acclaim for their originality in reinterpreting traditional Tanzanian music and dance styles into their own ‘ngwashala’ style. The group performed an improvised traditional music and dance, blending their unique and lively shows with a variety of tribal FEBRUARY 2019 Dar Life I 43
M-NET Where U At Awards for Best Group in 2001.
Sisi Tambala is one of not just talented and hardworking traditional dance groups, but also one that has gained recognition across Africa. The group performed at the Youth Festival of SADC countries in Mozambique, April last year. Furthermore, they were the 1st runners-up in
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are a combination from different backgrounds of music schools in Africa (East and West), as well as diverse international music background, when this aura was brought on stage, the audiences went crazy over their amazing and very much unique music and styles. The band is one of Zanzibar’s most established group. Expect nothing but goosebumps from this fusion musical band. These two-thrilling bands left the audience craving for more music the entire night. Events like these are one’s you wouldn’t want to miss ever!
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languages, English and Kiswahili, something that proved to be appealing to the audiences who never seemed to stop enjoying and dancing to their music. The group used their talents to portray messages of African unity and peace, as well as other social and economic issues.
SURPRISING BENEFITS OF SEX TO YOUR HEALTH
HERE’S WHAT A HEALTHY SEX LIFE CAN DO FOR YOU!
The Perks of Sex Beyond the Bedroom
1. Helps Keep Your Immune System Humming causes contractions in those muscles, which in People who have sex have higher levels turn strengthens them. of what defends your body against germs, viruses, and other intruders. Researchers found 4. Lowers Your Blood Pressure that people who had sex once or twice a week Research suggests a link between sex and had higher levels of the a certain antibody lower blood pressure, says Joseph J. Pinzone, compared to those who had a medical practitioner. “There sex less often. You should still have been many studies,” he do all the other things that says. “One landmark study found SEX DOESN’T ONLY FEEL make your immune system that sexual intercourse specifically GOOD. IT CAN ALSO BE happy, such as: Eating right, lowered systolic blood pressure.”, GOOD FOR YOU AND FOR staying active and getting he added. YOUR HEALTH. SEX CAN BE enough sleep. A REMEDY TO YOUR HEALTH. 5. Lowers Heart Attack Risk TAKING CARE OF YOU AND YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH IS 2. Boosts Your Libido A good sex life is good for Longing for a more lively sex IMPORTANT. THERE ARE MANY your heart. Besides being HEALTH BENEFITS THAT YOU life? “Having sex will make a great way to raise your CAN GET BY JUST HAVING sex better and will improve heart rate, sex helps keep SEX AS PART OF YOUR LIFE. your libido”, says Lauren your estrogen and testosterone SOME MAY NOT COME AS A Streicher, an assistant clinical levels in balance. “When SURPRISE TO YOU, BUT SOME professor of obstetrics and either one of those is low, you WILL. JUST BE SURE TO HAVE gynecology. For women, begin to get lots of problems A HEALTHY SEX LIFE AND NOT having sex ups vaginal like osteoporosis and even heart OVERDO IT. lubrication, blood flow, and disease”, Pinzone says. Having elasticity, will make sex feel sex more often may help. During better and help you crave more of it. one study, men who had sex at least twice a week, were half as likely to die of heart 3. Improves Women’s Bladder Control disease as men who had sex rarely. A strong pelvic floor is important for avoiding incontinence, something that will affect about Although sex has many benefits for your 30% of women at some point in their lives. health. Be sure to do it moderately and have Good sex is like a workout for your pelvic a healthy sex life. Remember that too much is floor muscles. When you have an orgasm, it harmful. 46 I Dar Life I FEBRUARY 2019
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By Kara Mayer Robinson
SNEAK PREVIEW OF GRAND FINALE WIKIENDI LIVE! 2018 Showcasing traditional and modern fusions by musicians from across East Africa By Annastazia Nyakohoza
THE DECEMBER EDITION WAS THE GRAND FINALE OF WIKIENDI LIVE! FOR THE YEAR 2018, AND IT CERTAINLY SIGNED OUT WITH A BANG. THINGS KICKED OFF WITH A SELECTION OF STUNNING DANCE PERFORMANCES FROM LOCAL DANCE CREWS; DDI, DANCE GARAGE, AND NIMUJO DANCE GROUP. POETRY FOLLOWED, WITH LIVE PROSE FROM UP-AND-COMING SPOKEN WORD ARTIST, PEPA
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he pace began to quicken as experimental musician, Hilary More, took to the stage in a top hat and wowed his audiences with his musical imitations of Tanzanian wildlife. Up next was Moyo Band, a group from Bagamoyo, led by the women of legendary musical lineage. Although their performance at Wikiendi was accompanied by prolific male artists, the strength and passion of these female artists was felt by the growing audience. Yuda Msaliti was the final act to take to the stage with singeli rhythms that demanded movement.
It was definitely a line up to remember. I will confess though, the most appealing part of the event for me was the visual art exhibition, called TABOO/ MWIKO, that offered attendees peaceful refuge in the Nafasi hall throughout the evening. The exhibition featured work by nineteen established and emerging visual artists including Masoud Kibwana, Aljosja and Misja Roels, Thobias Minzi, Guillem Gomis, Big Mama Mwandale, Lazaro Samuel,
THE NEXT WIKIENDI IS COMING UP ON THE 2ND OF FEBRUARY, FEATURING A MASSIVE LINE UP OF POETRY, LIVE MUSIC, DJS, AND A SPECIAL COLLABORATION BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL ARTISTS SUPPORTED BY THE BRITISH COUNCIL. THIS EDITION, THE COLLECTIVE’S 15TH, WILL BE HELD IN COMMEMORATION OF THE LATE JACKIE SIMELA OF LOCAL MCHIRIKU GROUP, JAGWA, A TALENT LOST BUT FOREVER REMEMBERED FOR HIS ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTION TO TANZANIA.
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Victoria Lwebangila and more. Each piece focused on various taboos that exist within the Tanzanian community. The event grows larger with each edition, owing it’s success to consistent support from the organisers of the event - Nafasi Art Space, as well as the Norwegian Embassy, Tanzania Heritage Project, and festival curators, Kwame Mchauru and Darragh Coward. It will be a celebration of the rich and diverse soundscape of East Africa that is not to be missed – with free admission, and 50% off Taxify rides to the Nafasi, making the event undeniably enticing.
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ALL ROADS LEAD TO LOVE CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY IN A NEW WAY THIS YEAR By Karina Disuza
“BEING DEEPLY LOVED BY SOMEONE GIVES YOU STRENGTH, WHILE LOVING SOMEONE DEEPLY GIVES YOU COURAGE.” – LAO TZU The more we love, the deeper our understanding of life will be. In the midst of all of life’s challenges and complications, love stops us in our tracks and changes everything. The power of love is something we should celebrate every day, but Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to be reminded of how special the people we love truly are. In honor of this annual holiday, Dar Life brings to you some ideas for how to celebrate the occasion, whether you’re single, dating, or have been married for years. • • •
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Buy some roses – give them away or use them to freshen up your living space and remind yourself how much you are loved. Make a homemade card for someone. Take a weekend trip to Arusha, Zanzibar, Mwanza or Bagamoyo. If you can’t afford to travel, try a “stay-cation”. Book a hotel room in your city for a night or two, turn off your phone and laptop, and enjoy complete relaxation with your loved ones. Have a classic movie date at the theater with friends and/or your partner. Or set up a drivein at home, complete with a projector and
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snacks. Look for restaurants with Valentine’s Day specials, get all dressed up, and enjoy a special dinner with friends or your partner. Cook dinner for your partner or your friends at home. Go all out with a fancy outfit and festive music and decorations. Go to a concert or take dance classes with loved ones. Surprise someone you love with a gift that they really need or want. Alone? Show yourself some love! Who says that people need a companion for this one day of the year? Treat yourself to a spa visit, a nice meal, or some new perfume. On small pieces of paper, write down every kind of kiss that you can think of (examples: passionate, on the cheek, etc.). Then fill an inexpensive red felt bag with your “kisses” and give it to your partner. Order food from a take-out restaurant and have a picnic for all the Valentines in your family on your living room floor. If you are separated across the miles, send a care package filled with things that are red. Say “I love you” a lot, and mean it!
PLACES TO BUY GIFTS FOR YOUR LOVED ONE MALLS/SUPERMARKETS
Village Super Market Fahim Ayaz Petals & Leaves Moraff Gift Shop Smart Collection Dar Free Market Benathon Gems Shoppers Super Market Tanzanite Dream Quality Centre Mall Lithos Africa Sino Gem Paragon Gsm Mall Mkuki House Slipway Shopping Center City Mall Mlimani City Shopping Mall Gift Mart Mo Flow – The Flower Shop Tingatinga Centre Green Room Viva Towers Mr Price
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Toure Drive Jamhuri Street Chusi St Jamhuri Street Asia Street Ali Hassan Rd Sea Cliff Hotel Mwai Kibaki Upanga Julius Nyerere Rd Hyatt Regency Serena Hotel Amverton Tower Masaki & Pugu Julius Nyerere Rd Slipway Rd Morogoro Rd Sam Nujoma Rd City Mall 89, Kimweri Ave Haile Selassie Rd Slipway Ali Hassan Rd Mlimani City Mall
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Gifts & Treats Jewelry & Watches Flowers & Gifts Items Cards, Gifts Assorted Gifts Items Assorted Gifts Items Jewelry Assorted Gifts Jewelry Fashionable Cloths Jewellery & Watches Jewellery Jewellery Fashionable Cloths All Gift Items Art & Craft & Cloths All Gift Items All Gift Items Gift Items Gift Items Art & Craft Arts & crafts Gift & Specialty Shops Fashionable Cloths
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PLACES TO GO WITH YOUR LOVED ONE HOTEL/RESTAURANT/CINEMA LOCATION ACTIVITY Special Couple Dinner Akemi Revolving Restaurant Golden Jubilee Towers Hyatt Regency The Kilimanjaro Kivukoni Street Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Golden Tulip City Centre Jamhuri Street Spend Night/Dinner Park Hyatt Zanzibar Stone Town Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Cape Town Fish Market 180 Msasani Bay Special Couple Dinner Double Tree by Hilton Dar & Znz Slipway/Stone Town Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Ohio Street Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner New Africa Hotel Azikiwe Street Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Essque Zalu Zanzibar Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Ramada Encore Dar es Salaam Ghana Avenue Spend Night/Dinner White Sand Hotel & Resort Africana Road Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Sea Cliff Znz Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Sopa Lodges Tarangire/Ngorongoro Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Ledger Plaza Bahari Beach Kunduchi, Mtongeni Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Mediterraneo Hotel kawe Beach Spend Night/Dinner Alcove Restaurant Msasani- Sea Cliff Special Couple Dinner Suncrest Cineplex Quality Centre Movie Century Cinemax Tanzania Mkuki House Movie Protea Amani Beach Kigamboni Spend Night/Dinner/Horse Riding Golden Tulip Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner Coral Ridge Spur Sea Cliff Village Special Couple Dinner Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Sea Cliff Court Haile Selassie Rd Spend Night/Dinner Protea Hotel Marriott Oysterbay & Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Spa
If you’re looking for a way to surprise your loved one but don’t have much time to plan something, you’re in luck. Dar Es Salaam have teamed up to bring to you a few exciting evening itineraries to make for a truly memorable night.
LOVE UNDER THE STARS!
Bask in the glow of the stars as you partake an intimate and romantic candle light dinner for two by the poolside; set menu for 2 persons |Bottle of sparkling wine |Bouquet of flowers | Floral and candle set up | Book through our website and get a 10% discount. THURSDAY 14TH FEB 2019 | 18:00HRS TO 22:30HRS | TSHS 250,000 PER COUPLE
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A TASTE OF ROMANCE AT THE SERENGETI RESTAURANT
Celebrate love with the ultimate seafood dinner paired with free-flowing sparkling wine and the soothing sounds of an acoustic band | Kids 5yrs to 12 yrs half price |Kids 4 yrs and below dine free |Book through our website and get a 10% discount. THURSDAY 14TH FEB 2019 | SERENGETI RESTAURANT | 18:00HRS TO 22:30HRS | TSHS 100,000 PER PERSON
VALENTINE MAISHA SPA OFFER GET A FREE 30 MINUTES BODY SCRUB, when you book 60 minutes Litya
sea mist massage amount 230,000 TSHS or 90 minutes Kodo rocks massages 268,000 TSHS. For more information about Valentine’s Day offers and reservations, please call +255 22 2212500 or email: dshreservations@serena.co.tz
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BALANCING BETWEEN YOUR WORK AND YOUR LIFE
5 tricks to improve your work-life balance By Sammi Caramela WORK IS AN EXPECTED SOCIETAL NORM: GO TO SCHOOL, GET A JOB. BUT YOUR CAREER DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SO STRICT AND RESTRAINING. WORK ISN’T JUST A WAY TO MAKE MONEY; IT SHOULD SERVE YOU BOTH FINANCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY.
While work might be demanding at times, it should never become a priority over your wellbeing. You need time and energy for your hobbies and interests, for your family and loved ones. Don’t spend eight hours a day working just to come home and neglect the things that keep your spirits high and passion fresh.
time and energy to pursue your hobbies or relax on the couch with your loved ones. Balance is achieved over time, not each day.
don’t dread getting out of bed every single morning. Choose a job that you’re so passionate about you’d do it for free.
PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH Your overall health should be your main concern. If you’ve been struggling with anxiety or depression and think therapy would benefit you, fit those sessions into your schedule, even if you have to leave work early or ditch your evening spin class. If you’re suffering from a chronic disease, don’t be afraid to call in on rough days. You’ll only prevent yourself from getting better, possibly causing you to take more days off in the future.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO UNPLUG We live in a connected world that never sleeps. Cutting ties with the outside world from time to time allows us to recover from weekly stress and gives us space for other thoughts and ideas emerge. When you are always on, you don’t allow other things to surface that might be more important. Sometimes, truly unplugging means taking a vacation and shutting work completely off for a while.
MAKE SURE YOU LIKE YOUR JOB If you hate what you do, you aren’t going to be happy, plain and simple. You don’t need to love every aspect of your job, but it needs to be exciting enough that you
MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF While your job is important, it shouldn’t be your entire life. You were an individual before taking this position, and you should prioritize the activities or hobbies that made you happy. Whether you take a walk in the park, get a massage or [take] a hot bath, it’s important to always set aside an hour a week to do something for yourself. Additionally, you should focus on surrounding yourself with loved ones rather than making excuses to be alone all week. Just because work keeps you busy doesn’t mean that you should neglect personal relationships.
Here are five tricks to improve your work-life balance; KNOW THAT THERE IS NO ‘PERFECT’ BALANCE When you hear “work-life balance,” you probably imagine waking up easily at 5 a.m., hitting the gym, grabbing your meal-prepped lunch and heading off to work, just to come home early, cook dinner, do some chores, and wind down with a nice book in bed by 9 p.m. But that’s often not the case. Don’t strive for the perfect schedule; strive for a realistic one. Some days, you might focus more on work, while others you might have more
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YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO START A BUSINESS
3 reasons why it’s good doing business at an old age By Lisa Dowd
OWNING A BUSINESS IS DAUNTING, WITH LONG HOURS AND PLENTY OF STRESS. BUT IT’S IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND CHASE YOUR BIG GOALS — JUST CHIP AWAY AND TRY NOT TO LET THE BAD DAYS BRING YOU DOWN. TO SUCCEED AND REAP THE BENEFITS YOU MUST BE COMMITTED TO RIDING THE WILD ROLLER COASTER RIDE” I wanted to pass along encouragement to those who have been considering starting a business later in life. As time passes by and you gain insight into what truly makes you happy, I encourage you to do your research, have a good plan and move forward — take the leap and launch your business! Do not live with regret. Here are 3 reasons to why it’s good doing business at an old age; UTILIZE YOUR WISDOM Even though you may not feel as spry as you did when you
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were 20 or 30 or 40, It may be beneficial starting a business at an old age— all the wisdom you gained from your many mentors in your corporate life will give you the solid building blocks to have the confidence, problem-solving skills and professionalism necessary to navigate through all the daily challenges of owning your own business. Utilize the wisdom and skills you’ve acquired during your lifetime to blossom your business. GET FUNDING It may be easier for more “mature” folks to have the financial resources to start a business later in life. Some have had the opportunity to save over the years or leverage retirement savings for funding their business. You may also be able to have business partners helping with their capital contributions, as well as some money from your retirement account or loan to the business. You will later be able to pay yourself back with interest as your business grows. Also, everyone needs to be aware of what they
LEVERAGE CONNECTIONS Don’t be afraid to leverage the connections you have made, both personally and professionally. There are many people — in particular, other small business owners — who know what challenges you face. Ask them: Do they know the best way to advertise your brand? Who are the best contractors to hire? Does their business need someone to provide what your business offers? (e.g., cater lunches?) Are there locations to rent available near their businesses where you could open a store or further expand your business? Leverage friends and family for help, whether it’s running to the store for you, helping with posting to social media or finding a good contractor for you. If someone is good with bookkeeping, spreadsheets or typing up letters — recruit them! “ If you really want to start a business, don’t let age be a factor in setting you back. As long as you are determined and ready to take on a challenge, you can do wonders and create a prosperous business. In fact, you have all the time in the world”
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are getting into. Starting a business is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. If you’re going to make the leap, know that you will work hard and have to make sacrifices financially (at the beginning) and might not have much of a personal life, due to the time commitment of running a business.
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A CLASSICAL LIVE MUSIC WITH THE MAFIK Live music from the triple threat band The Mafik is a newly unveiled afro-pop music group from Tanzania already making waves! It comprises of three talented singers: Hamadai, Rhino King and Mbalamwezi. Their name Mafik stands for (Maendeleo Fikrapevu na Kazi to mean Progress, Wit and Work) and so far, they have been working hard at their craft”
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he MAFIK – a music group from Tanzania, once again gave their mass audience a night of their lives on 16th January, at the Alliance De Francaise - Dar EsSalaam. The triple threat band awed their fans by singing old and new songs, both original and covers, reminding them why they will always be the best and most loved band in the country. Their debut track “Passenger’ did very well in the Tanzanian music scene. They performed at the “Drumboss Experience” in Johannesburg, South Africa and have been performing throughout the country, singing their most popular and cover songs for their audiences. The band which originates from Dar es Salaam, worked with 10 aspiring sound 66 I Dar Life I FEBRUARY 2019
engineers from Tanzania in a five days’ workshop to enhance their capacity in producing good sound. The workshop was facilitated by German sound engineer Nicolas Sierig from 21st to 25th January 2019, and was later completed by a concert at the Alliance Française on 24th, with the Mafik. This workshop was a collaborative initiative from the Alliance Française and the Goethe-Institut to strengthen practical capacity of stakeholders in the music scene of Tanzania. With a music concert as thrilling as this, music lover’s thirst was quenched, it was definitely a night to remember.
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Tuesday • New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge from
HERE ARE SOME HOT PLACES FOR PARTIES IN THE CITY Monday • New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge
from 5:30-7:30pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call 022 211 7050/51. • Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 5-7pm with a great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call 0753 360 360. • Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call 0779 000 006/7. • Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call 022 221 2500. • Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Happy Hour at Fire Restaurant from 9-10pm. Dine at 25% off. Call 022 212 9351. • Ramada Encore Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar 4-8pm. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and wine every day of the week. Call 022 234 3434. • Dar Hash Harriers: The drinking club with a running problem. We run every Monday at 5:30pm from various locations. Call: 0754 288 219. • Rhapsody’s: Happy Hour from 5–7pm, Local beers TSH 2,500 & house wine glass TSH 5,000. Call: 0683 094 935. • Golden Tulip Hotel (Oysterbay)– “The Big Chill” Happy Hour (50% Off Cocktail) Beer Bucket Specials from 5-7pm. Call 0773 272 247.
• Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open
24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). Double Happy Hour – Order any 2 Drinks between 5pm to 7pm and enjoy 1 extra drink absolutely FREE.
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5:30-7:30pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call 022 211 7050/51. • Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 5-7pm with great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call 0753 360 360. • Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Beat the traffic at Citrus lounge – Evening tea and bites at TSHS 10,000 per person. Call 0624 100 000. • Ramada Encore Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar 4-8pm. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and wine every day of the week. Call 022 234 3434. • Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call 0779 000 006/7. • Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call 022 221 2500. • Q-Bar: Daily Shooter Happy Hour from 9-11pm & All Champions League games shown on big Screen. Call 0754 282 474. • Rhapsody’s: Happy Hour from 5–7pm, Local beers TSH 2,500 & House wine glass TSH 5,000 & enjoy the music played by DJ SMA. Call: 0683 094 935. • Golden Tulip Hotel (Oysterbay): “The Big Chill” Happy Hour (50% Off Cocktail) Beer Bucket Specials from 5-7pm and Karaoke Night from 7-10pm, 20% Off Spirit, Bottles & wines. Call 0773 272 247. • Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). Double Happy Hour – Order any 2 Drinks between 5pm to 7pm and enjoy 1 extra drink absolutely FREE.
Friday • Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro: Enjoy the
Sunset vibes on Level 8 – Roof Top Bar, with DJ SMA & Boniluv. Entrance: Free. Time: 5-11pm & at the Club Rouge, dance the night away to the international rhythms of the resident DJ SMA & Boniluv. Entrance TSHS 10,000. Time 10pm – 3am. Call 0764 701234. • New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge from 5:30-7:30pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call 022 211 7050/51. • Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: Swahili Blues & Afro Beat night by Leo Mkanyia and Swahili Blues Band & Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you
Wednesday • Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro: Enjoy the Sunset
vibes on Level 8 – Roof Top Bar, with DJ SMA & Boniluv. Entrance: Free. Time: 5pm-11pm. Call 0764 701234. • New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge from 5:30-7:30pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call 022 211 7050/51. • Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 5-7pm with great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call 0753 360 360. • Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano. contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call 0779 000 006/7. • Ramada Encore Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar 4-8pm. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and wine every day of the week. Call 022 234 3434. • Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call 022 221 2500. • Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Fire restaurant. 1 Child eats free (on children’s menu) with paying adult. Call 0624 100 000. • Paparazzi: Come & sing all your favorite tunes from our massive collection, from 8pm–1am. Call 0764 549 246. • Q-Bar: Live Band performance from Banana Zorro & The B-Band from 8:30pm. Call 0754 282 474. • Rhapsody’s: Happy Hour from 5-7pm, Local beers TSHS 2,500 & House wine glass TSH 5,000. Call: 0683 094 935. • Golden Tulip Hotel (Oysterbay): “The Big Chill” Happy Hour (50% Off Cocktail) Beer Bucket Specials from 5-7pm and Ladies Night from 7-10pm, 20% Off Spirit, Bottles & wines. Call 0773 272 247. • Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). Double Happy Hour – Order any 2 Drinks between 5pm to 7pm and enjoy 1 extra drink
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every evening at Kibo Bar at Kibo Bar. Call 022 221 2500. Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 5-7pm with great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call 0753 360 360. Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call 0779 000 006/7. Ramada Encore Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar 4-8pm. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and wine every day of the week. Call 022 234 3434. Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Burger day at Fire restaurant. Pay 50% on the second
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from 5:30-7:30pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call 022 211 7050/51. Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 5-7pm with great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call 0753 360 360. Ramada Encore Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar 4-8pm. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and wine every day of the week. Call 022 234 3434. Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call 0779 000 006/7. Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call 022 2212500.
• Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center:
Mocktail mania at Citrus lounge. Buy 1, get 1 free from 5.30-7.30pm. Call 0624 100 000. • Q-Bar: Sambusa Party, buy 1, get 1 free! All Champions League games shown on big Screen. Call 0754 282 474. • Rhapsody’s: Happy Hour from 5-7pm, Local beers TSHS 2,500 & House wine glass TSH 5,000. Call: 0683 094 935. • Golden Tulip Hotel (Oysterbay): “The Big Chill” Happy Hour (50% off cocktail) Beer Bucket Specials from 5-7pm. Call 0773 272 247. • Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). Double Happy Hour – Order any 2 Drinks between 5pm to 7pm and enjoy 1 extra drink absolutely FREE.
burger. Call 0624 100 000.
• Q-Bar - Live Band by Bora Bora group from
9:00pm. Music, BBQ & cold Beer. Call 0754 282 474 • Rhapsody’s: Happy Hour from 5–7pm, Local beers TSHS 2,500 & House wine glass TSHS 5,000 & enjoy the music played by DJ SMA. Call: 0683 094 935. • Golden Tulip Hotel (Oysterbay): “The Big Chill” Happy Hour (50% Off Cocktail) Beer Bucket Specials from 5-7pm and Majito Night from 7-10pm, 50% off on Cocktails. Call 0773 272 247.
• Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). Double Happy Hour – Order any 2 Drinks between 5pm to 7pm and enjoy 1 extra drink absolutely FREE.
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Looking to unwind after work on a weekday evening, let loose on the dance floor on a Saturday night, or relax with some mimosas on a Sunday afternoon? Dar Life’s comprehensive guide to the city’s nightlife has everything you need to know about where to go for a good deal and an even better time any night of the week. The best bars, the hottest clubs, and the coolest hangouts – it’s all here!
Saturday • New Africa Hotel: Onyx Sports Weekend: Enjoy thrilling games on multiple televisions and a huge sports screen with an even bigger beer bucket of 6 for the price of 5 from 11am-5pm & Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free! (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call 022 211 7050/51.
• Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 5-7pm with great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call 0753 360 360.
• Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call 0779 000 006/7.
• Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm,
a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call 022 221 2500.
• Ramada Encore Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar 4-8pm. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and wine every day of the week. Call 022 234 3434.
• Golden Tulip Hotel: The Big Chill (Live BBQ) eat as
much as you can for only 40,000 per person. Call 0773 272 247.
• Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Football
craze at Citrus lounge. Enjoy your team sweating out on the field with a 25% off on Mocktails from 2.30-6.30pm. 0624 100 000.
• Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy Happy Hour at the Piano Bar & take advantage of 2 for 1 offer (Buy 2 Cocktails, Get 1 Free) from 5:30-7pm. Call 0779 000 006/7.
• The Acarte: Groove back Night with DJ Peter Moe/ Kelvin from 9pm onwards. Call 0713 604 063.
• Q-Bar: DJ playing old & new tunes, buy 1 bottle of
Konyagi & get 4 sodas free! All Premier League Game Live on the Screen. Call 0754 282 474.
• Rhapsody’s: Happy Hour from 5pm – 7pm, Local beers TSHS 2,500 & House wine glass TSHS 5,000 & enjoy the music played by DJ SMA. Call: 0683 094 935.
• Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7
(Tupo wazi masaa 24). Double Happy Hour – Order any 2 Drinks between 5pm to 7pm and enjoy 1 extra drink
absolutely FREE.
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Sunday • New Africa Hotel: Onyx Sports Weekend: Enjoy thrilling games on multiple televisions and a huge sports screen with an even bigger beer bucket of 6 for the price of 5 from 11am-5pm & Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free! (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call 022 211 7050/51.
• Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour
from 5-7pm with great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call 0753 360 360.
• Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a
selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call 0779 000 006/7.
• Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour
from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call 022 221 2500.
• Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center:
Sports craze at Citrus lounge. Enjoy your best sport with breathtaking views and a 25% off on Mocktails from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. Call 0624 100 000.
• Ramada Encore Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour
at Skybar 4-8pm. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and wine every day of the week. Call 022 234 3434.
• Golden Tulip Hotel: The Big Chill (Live BBQ) eat as much as you can for only 40,000 per person. Call 0773 272247.
• B-Bar: Wined down your week, 2 glasses of
House Wine for TSHS 9,000. All Premier League Game Live on the Screen. Call 0754 282 474.
• Rhapsody’s: Happy Hour from 5–7pm, Local beers TSHS 2,500 & House wine glass TSHS 5,000. Call: 0683 094 935.
• Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call 022 221 2500.
• Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night -
Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). Double Happy Hour – Order any 2 Drinks between 5pm to 7pm and enjoy 1 extra drink absolutely FREE.
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A Sneak Preview of
SWAHILI FASHION WEEK Lighting the Runway Ablaze By Mariam Ombeni
The Swahili Fashion Week 2018 was graced by the liberal presence of Italian Ambassador to Tanzania H.E Excellency Roberto Mengoni and Government representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports together with fashionista around the world witnessed the line-up of 50 designers Runway shows.�
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he East and Central Africa’s only focused fashion week kicked off on November 30th to 2nd December 2018, at the National Museum City Centre (Posta) in Dar es Salaam. The event was exciting as it presented the “Discover What Makes Africa beautiful” and the ultimate fashion experience to fashion greats! Gathering on the astounding success of the past ten editions, Swahili Fashion Week and Awards platform remains to be remarkably outstanding and the most influential fashion platform in Africa in terms of boosting fashion technology, rising of incredible talents, fashion innovation and embracing Swahili Culture. The eleventh edition of Swahili Fashion Week was astounding and still the highlight of fashion weeks in Africa with local, regional and international designers and garnered millions of impressions from national and international media since its inception in 2008. Swahili fashion week has remained the premier creative platform for designers from East Africa and beyond who showcase their incredible collection to the global audience at par. Swahili Fashion week aims to reach out to the public to emphasize and promote talent in the fashion industry. It is about
Mustafa Hassanali, the founder of this East Africa and Central renowned fashion platform, in all sincerity stated that As we have marked the eleventh season of Swahili fashion week, we are fully of joy to see the progress we have made towards the goals we set when we established this prestigious event. The goal of developing the African Fashion space remains at the forefront, through the platform and its wide media exposure we will continue to support talented players of the fashion industry and promote Tanzania fashion brands to the world. An African proverb says “if you want to go fast go alone if you want to go far go together.” FEBRUARY 2019 Dar Life I 73
valuing our own designers and building brands and taking them to a different level year in and year out. The event started at 4pm to 10 pm, with the warm welcome of the Swahili Bazaar at the entrance whereby various exhibitors displayed and sold various handcrafts, arts and accessories, Swahili Fashion Week 2018 was indeed a place for an evening entertainment and catching up with fashionistas, media and celebrities, whilst enjoying the biggest fashion week in Tanzania. As we all know it is never a Swahili fashion week until it celebrates the East African fashion fraternity, and the winners from the 25 fashion awards categories were, 74 I Dar Life I FEBRUARY 2019
Accessory designer of the year -Meraki Tanzania, African designer of the year – Adama Paris (Senegal), 361 degrees designer of the year - kikis fashion, dashing diva e\East Africa model of the year Nelvin Chuma (KE), Skylink East Africa fashion journalist of the year - Samson Baranga (UG), fashion blog of the year Afroswagga, fashion journalist of the year - Betty Omara , fashion photographer of the year - Six Rango, female model of the year - Lucy Charles, hair stylist of the year - j adore tz, Hon. Zakhia Meghji lifetime achievement award - Ms. Vivian shaluha, humanitarian award of the year - Mabinti Centre , innovative designer of the year - Makeke international, make-up artist of the year -
Pictures Courtesy of Swahili Fashion Week
Swahili Fashion Week is the biggest fashion platform in East and Central Africa for fashion and accessory designers from Swahili speaking countries and the African continent to showcase their talent, market their creativity and network with clientele.� Juliet Kundi, male model of the year - Miki Deo, Khimji menswear designer of the year - Martin Kadinda, new face of the year - Rahma ally, style icon of the year - Hon. Jokate Mwegelo, female stylish personality of the year Hamisa Mobetto, male stylish personality of the year - ben pol, stylist of the year - Jou jou Nyaki, Khimji upcoming designer of the year - CJ Clothing, Washighton Benbella emerging designer of the year Gloria Missana. Swahili Fashion Week is a platform founded and created by celebrated Pan African couturier from Tanzania, Mustafa Hassanali in year 2008. 2019 will mark the twelfth edition of the Annual Event.
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BOOK REVIEWS
Coffee break
Join Dar Life reviews editor for the pick of the books with an East African flavour
By A Novel Idea Correspondence
AFRICA’S CHILD (VOLUME 1): BY MARIA NHAMBU
Africa’s Child is an unforgettable and searingly personal book. In the face of repeated obstacles and injustices, Nhambu continued to analyze the world around her with wit and a sharp sense of humor. Above all, as a very young child she decided one day that even if there was no other person in the world who loved and wanted her, she was going to love and care for herself—and that decision changed the course of her life. Africa’s Child is the story of a mixed-race girl growing up in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania, East Africa. Raised in an orphanage with no knowledge of her origins or family, she endured abandonment, hardships, severe illnesses, and bullying. Her experiences as a child and teenager included physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, social stigma, and racial discrimination. Yet Nhambu tells her inspiring story with warmth and humor. Her questioning mind probes the African tribal realities and multi-cultural complexities that impacted her life both at the orphanage and schools run by German nuns, as well as at an African high school with American nuns. Nhambu not only survived her childhood but triumphed. Her faith and resilience, along with a belief in learning and her tenacious pursuit of an education, sustained her through many challenges. Dance, especially African tribal dance, became the way she healed and nourished her spirit. Through the love and commitment of an American teacher she met in Africa, Nhambu was able to pursue her dream of education and a new life for herself. The first book in her three-part memoir ends as she is leaving Africa for university studies in America on a full scholarship. Maria Nhambu is the creator of Aerobics With Soul®, a fitness workout based on African dance.
AMERICA’S DAUGHTER (VOLUME 2): BY MARIA NHAMBU
DRUM BEATS , HEART BEATS (VOLUME 3): BY MARIA NHAMBU In this final volume of The Dancing Soul Trilogy, we join an ever insightful and passionate Nhambu as she traverses diverse cultures and continents and negotiates a complex and shifting web of mixed identities—African immigrant and African American—through marriage, parenthood, and the search for the father she has never known. Through trauma and triumph, love and betrayal, the “Drum Beats” and “Heart Beats” of her native Africa lead her on an ultimate journey of transcendence that will enthrall and inspire readers around the world.
These titles and many more are available at A Novel Idea Bookstore. To inquire about book purchases, please call Tel: +255 022 2601088 or email: info@anovelidea.co.tz.
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In America’s Daughter, the second book of the trilogy, the author arrives in the United States in the company of Catherine Murray, an American high-school teacher. Her adjustment to a new culture includes shocking doses of American-style racial discrimination and Nhambu’s discovery that she must learn to be a Black American. She graduates from college, thus fulfilling her dream of becoming a teacher, and teaches high school in the inner city. She marries, has two children, and establishes herself in the American way of life. Then a visit to Africa, and especially to Tanzania, reawakens the drumbeats and dancing that she carries in her soul. On her return home, she teaches Swahili and African Studies, performs African dance at schools, and creates Aerobics With Soul®, a fitness workout based on African dance. She both finds and creates the family she longed for as a child and connects with her unknown background. The first book of the trilogy, Africa’s Child, was released in 2016. The final book of her memoir series—Drum Beats, Heart Beats—reveals more of Nhambu’s life as she searches for her father.
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Unique safari wildlife, combining the most excep By Sara Maro Saadani is where the beach meets the bush. The only wildlife sanctuary in East Africa to boast an Indian Ocean beachfront, it possesses all the attributes that make Tanzania’s tropical coastline and islands so popular with European sunworshippers. Yet it is also the one place where those idle hours of sunbathing might be interrupted by an elephant strolling past, or a lion coming to drink at the nearby waterhole!” FACTS OF SAADANI NATIONAL PARK Size: 1,100 sq km (430 sq miles) Location: On the north coast, roughly 100km (60 miles) northwest of Dar es Salaam as the crow flies, and a similar distance southwest of the port of Tanga. Scenery: The beautiful views of Wami River as well as the Zaraninge Forest which attract a wide variety of birds and Indian Ocean beach front.
Features: Forests, Waterfalls, Wami Rivers, Bush and Saadani village. Wildlife Includes: Zanzibar galago, vervet monkey, blue monkey, yellow baboon, Angolan black and white colobus, black backed jackal, wild dog, spotted hyena, lion, leopard, savannah elephant, burchellâs zebra and many more.
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“You won’t be disappointed to have few days safari in the Saadani National Park, This Park is ideal for a day tour and game drive, walking safaris, boating safaris on the mangrovelined Wami River, Snorkelling off the sand bank, Swahili Village tour, Maasai community tour, Bird walks, swimming in the pristine aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. Visit Saadani fishing village, which lies within the reserve, where a collection of ruins pays testament to its 19th century heyday as a major trading port.”
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aadani National Park is Tanzania’s youngest national park, Located in the centre of the historic triangle of Bagamoyo, Pangani and Zanzibar, Saadani National Park covering 1150 square km in the east of the country, north of Dar es Salaam. It is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the sea. The climate is coastal, hot and humid. It offers a unique combination of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a culturally fascinating setting. About 30 species of larger mammals are present as well as numerous reptiles and birds. Besides many species of fish, Green turtles, Humpback whales (nyangumi) and dolphins (pomboo) also 82 I Dar Life I FEBRUARY 2019
occur in the ocean nearby. Gazetted in 2005, it encompasses a preserved ecosystem including the former Saadani game reserve, the former Mkwaja ranch area, the Wami River as well as the Zaraninge Forest. Many villages exist around the boundaries of the Park. In 1969, when Saadani Game Reserve was officially created, Saadani village elders were consulted and the loss of cultivated land was compensated for. Before being included in the national park, the Zaraninge Forest was managed by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) whose goal was to preserve the extremely high botanical diversity of one of the last coastal rain forests remaining
in Tanzania. The Mkwaja area is the reminder of a large cattle ranch which has been run from 1952 to 2000. The presence of many dams and paddocks attest to the former existence of the ranch.
NATURE & WILDLIFE SAFARI EXPERIENCE
The park has the distinction of being the only coastal wildlife sanctuary of its kind on the eastern coast of Africa. It offers a completely unique safari environment, combining the most rare of recipes river, bush and beach. The extraordinary Wami River forms the Southern boundary of the Park. From the open sea you can boat into the river mouth and within minutes you are passing
pods of hippo and basking crocodiles. The entire eastern boundary of the park is set along the Indian Ocean where white beaches stretch to the horizon in both directions, and sand islands off-shore provide snorkelling and swimming. Saadani proudly boasts Africa’s big four with Rhino the only illusive element. Surprisingly, a wide range of grazers and primates are seen on Saadani safaris or walks, among them giraffe, buffalo, warthog, common waterbuck, reedbuck, hartebeest, wildebeest, red duiker, greater kudu, eland, sable antelope, yellow baboon and vervet monkey. Herds of up to 30 elephants are encountered with increasing frequency, and several lion
prides are resident, together with leopard, spotted hyena and black-backed jackal. Boat trips on the mangrovelined Wami River come with a high chance of sighting hippos, crocodiles and a selection of marine and riverine birds, including the mangrove kingfisher and lesser flamingo, while the beaches form one of the last major green turtle breeding sites on mainland Tanzania. The Wami River, which passes through Saadani and empties into the Indian Ocean, hosts a large population of hippos, crocodiles, flamingos, and many large bird species. Elephants are often viewed bathing and playing on Saadani’s beach, especially in the early hours of the morning.
BIRDING IN SAADANI NATIONAL PARKS
Saadani is located in a privileged position; coastline is flanked by endless native vegetation. Towards the south of the park the Wami River provides the boundary line and source to bountiful fresh water. In the hills lies one of the last remaining lowland coastal forests left in Africa, Zaraninge. All of these elements combine to provide Saadani’s native and migratory birds a sumptuous and unique backdrop in which to dwell in. As such the National Park and surrounding areas is blessed with a huge array of bird life, ranging from the commonly viewed to the exotic and rare: Fish eagle, Black kite, Cuckoo Hawk, Lanner falcon, lesser kestrel, Purple heron, BrownFEBRUARY 2019 Dar Life I 83
GETTING THERE
Charter flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar with possibility of scheduled flights such Coastal Travel, Auric Air, Safari Air Link and flight Link. By Car it is a 4 hour drive from Dar es Salaam to Saadani via Chalinze and 3 hour via Bagamoyo. BY Boat- via Bagamoyo, just north of Dar es Salaam, it is possible to 84 I Dar Life I FEBRUARY 2019
reach the Wami River from the south, from where Saadani Safari Lodge will meet you by boat to take you to the lodge across the ocean.
WHEN TO GO
Generally Saadani National Park accessible all-year round, but the access roads are sometimes impassable during April and May. The best game-viewing is in January and February and from June to August.
ACCOMMODATION
Whether a visitor decides to drive or fly to the Saadani National Park, there are few
main accommodations such as Saadani safari Lodge which nestled within complete magnificence in the heart of natural beauty of the Saadani National Park, Saadani River Lodge set on the glorious banks of the Wami River overlooking Saadani National park. Others are Tanapa Resthouse near Saadani Village, Tent With a View Safari Lodge, Kisampa bush retreat and Mwango guest house. There are also several park camp sites, including on the beach north of Saadani Safari Lodge and along the Wami River at Kinyonga.
All Picture Courtesy of Paul Joynson-Hicks
necked parrot, Ringed plover, Long-crested eagle, Greater flamingo and many more. The bird list provided is far from comprehensive but a useful tool to help all you budding ornithologists.
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Travel File AIR CHARTERS
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HOTELS & BEACH RESORTS Altantis Hotel African Sky Millennium Towers Hotel Alba Hotel Apartments Best Western Coral beach hotel Bagamoyo Beach Resort Beachcomber Hotel & Resort Belinda Beach Resort Collubus Hotel Colloseum Hotel
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Changani Beach Resort Doubletree by Hilton Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel ESSQUE Zalu Zanzibar Golden Tulip Hotel Golf Course Apts Giraffe Ocean View Hotel Harbour View Suites Heritage Motel Holiday Inn Hotel Sea Cliff Hyatt Regency -The Kilimanjaro Hotel Niko Tower Jambo Inn Jangwani Sea Breeze Kunduchi Beach Hotel & Resort Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort Kipepeo Beach Camp Ledger Plaza Bahari Beach Lawns Hotel & beach Resort Mbezi Garden Hotel Markham Executive Suites Mediterraneo Hotel Mikadi Beach camp Mullers Mountain Lodge New Africa Hotel Oysterbay Hotel Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar Paradise Express Palm Beach Hotel Protea Hotel Oysterbay Protea Hotel Courtyard Protea Hotel Amani Beach Resort Protea Hotel Zanzibar Beach Resort Peacock Hotel Q bar and Guest House Ras Kutani Sleep Inn Hotel Serena Hotel Slipway Studio Apts Sunrise Beach Resort Salvation Army Mgulani Hotel Silver sands The Courtyard Protea The City Ambassador YMCA Upanga
CAR RENTALS
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RAILWAYS
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DAR ES SALAAM TOP HOTELS & RESORTS HYATT REGENCY DAR ES SALAAM, THE KILIMANJARO A: 24, Kivukoni Front T: + 255.764 701 234 E: daressalaam.kilimanjaro@hyatt.com W: www.daressalaam.kilimanjaro.hyatt.com
DAR ES SALAAM SERENA HOTEL A: Ohio Street T: +255 (22) 211 2416 E: dshreservations@serena.co.tz W: www.serenahotels.com
PROTEA HOTEL COURTYARD A: Barack Obama Drive T: +255 22 213 0560 E: info@phcourtyard.com W: www.proteahotels.com/courtyard
PROTEA HOTEL OYSTERBAY A: Corner of Haile Selassie & Ali Hassan Mwinyi Roads, Oysterbay T: + 255 22 266 6665 E: info@phoysterbay.com W: www.proteahotels.com/oysterbay
HOLIDAY INN A: Azikiwe, Upanga Road Junction T: +255 22 213 9250 E: reservations@holidayinn.co.tz W: www.holidayinn.co.tz
PROTEA HOTEL AMANI BEACH A: Amani Gomvu Area, Kigamboni T: +255 782 410 033 E: info@ph amanibeach.com W: www.proteahotels.com/amanibeach
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL DAR ES SALAAM - OYSTER BAY A: Slipway Road, Msasani Peninsula T: +255 779 0000 06/7 E: dardt_reservations@hilton.com W: www.doubletree3.hilton.com
HOTEL WHITE SANDS- THE BEACH RESORT A: Africana Road, Jangwani Beach T: +255 22 264 620-4 E: info@hotelwhitesands.com W: www.hotelwhitesands.com
HARBOUR VIEW SUITES HOTEL A: Samora Avenue T: ++255 022 212 4040 E: reservations@harbourview-suites.com W: www.harbourview-suites.com
NEW AFRICA HOTEL A: Azikiwe Street/Sokoine Drive T: +255 22 2117050/51 and +255 68 520 0301 E: nah@newafricahotel.com W: www.newafricahotel.com
SOUTHERN SUN DAR ES SALAAM HOTEL A: Garden Avenue T: +255 22 213 7575 E: reservations@tsogosun.com W: www.tsogosun.com
PREMIUM SWISS SUNRISE BEACH RESORT A: Mjimwema, Kigamboni T: +255 755 400 900 E: info@sunrisebeachresort.co.tz W: www.sunrisebeachresort.co.tz
DAR ES SALAAM - TANZANIA
KUNDUCHI BEACH HOTEL & RESORT A: Kunduchi, Near Mtongani T: +255 688 915 345 E: reservations@kunduchi.com W: www.kunduchi.com
Hotel & Luxury Apartments
RAMADA ENCORE DAR ES SALAAM A: Ghana Avenue T: +255 (22) 234 3434 E: info@ramadaencoredar.com W: www.ramadaencoredar.com
SEA CLIFF COURT HOTEL & LUXURY APARTMENTS A: Off Haile Selassie Road, Msasani Peninsula T: +255 22 260 1968-7 E: reservations@seacliffcourt.com W: www.seacliffcourt.com
LEDGER PLAZA BAHARI BEACH A: Off Kunduchi, Mtongani T: +255 22 555 0301 E: reservations.ledgerbaharibeach@laicohotels.com W:laicohotels.com/ledger-plaza-bahari-beach
SEA CLIFF HOTEL A: 10 Toure Drive, Msasani Peninsula T: +255 22 552 9900 E: information@hotelseacliff.com W: www.hotelseacliff.com
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GOLDEN TULIP DAR ES SALAAM CITY CENTER A: Jamhuri Street T: +255 22 212 9351 E: info@goldentulipdarcitycenter.com W: www.goldentulip.com/en/hotels/goldentulip-dar-city-center
BEST WESTERN CBD HOTEL A: Nkrumah Street T: T +255 22 211 0629 E: Info@bestwesterncbdhotel.co.tz W: www.bestwesterncbdhotel.co.tz
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Monday
• Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 15,000-19,000. Call +255 687/0753 360 360. • Coral Ridge Spur: Buy One, Get One Free Burger Offer! Call +255 764 700 657. • Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro: Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm Brasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30, Buffer Lunch from 12:3015:30pm & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30pm. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8-11am. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6-10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234. • Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: “Sizzling BBQ” Enjoy a choice of BBQ’d chicken, beef or lamb with a side salad and chips + a free dessert for only TSHS 30,000 PP. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7. • Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 45,000 & Set Menu Dinner from 6:30-10:30pm for TSHS 50,000 at Serengeti Restaurant. Call 022 221 2500. • Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center• Delhi Darbar . Lunch buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351. • New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 29,000. 12-3pm & Thai by the Waves from 6.3011.00pm Call +255 22 2117050/51. • Ramada Encore: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant for TSHS 35,000, 12.30 to 3pm & 7-10:30pm & Dinner Buffet from 7-11pm. Call +255 22 234 3434. • Q-Bar – Monday Rocks! Lunch Special from 12-2pm, includes Free Soft Drink & Coffee. Call 0754 282 474.
Tuesday
Monday
Lunch & Dinner in DAR
Located along the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a diverse city with strong Arabic, Indian, and traditional African and Swahili influences. This rich diversity is reflected in the city’s culinary scene, as visitors and locals can enjoy a wide range of delicacies originating in different regions of the world. Dar Life presents a selection of restaurants, cafes, and bars that are guaranteed to satisfy even the wildest food or drink cravings.
• Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). The Grand Early Bird Offer – Order any one from all day breakfast and receive a complimentary beverage of your choice, offer valid daily between 6AM to 11AM. Choose meals from our menu of Global cuisines (Chinese, Indian, Continental, Italian, Western & Tanzanian). FREE DELIVERY |T&C Apply. Call: +255 (0) 22 211 3421 +255 677 788 888.
• Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 15,000-19,000. Call +255 687/0753 360 360. • Coral Ridge Spur: Surf & Turf Combo (200g Fillet and 125g Calamari) at TSHS 33,500 & Pop a Balloon for a chance to win a prize. Call +255 764 700 657. • Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro: Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm Brasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30am, Buffer Lunch from 12:30- 15:30pm & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30pm. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8-11am. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6-10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234. • Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 45,000 & Set Menu Dinner from 6:30-10:30pm for TSHS 50,000 at Serengeti Restaurant. Call 022 221 2500. • Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: “Pizza Night”Order two 8inch pizza’s from the menu and take the third pizza free for only TSHS 18,000PP. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.
• Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 15,000-19,000. Call +255 687/0753 360 360. • Coral Ridge Spur: ‘Kids Eat Free’ - 1 Free Kids’ Meal per dining adult ordering a Main Meal. Call +255 764 700 657. • Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: “Mid–Week Chill Out”-Take a free glass of house wine, when you order from the BBQ with a side salad and French fries for only TSHS 30,000PP. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7. • Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center - Delhi Darbar. Lunch buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351. • New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 29,000. 12-3pm & Thai by the Waves from 6.30-11.00pm Call +255 22 211 7050/51. • Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro: Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm Brasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30, Buffer Lunch from 12:30- 15:30 & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8-11pm. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6:00pm to 10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234. • Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Sea Food Night at the Serengeti Restaurant from 6:30-10:30pm, for only TSHS 60,000. Call 022 221 2500. • Ramada Encore: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant for TSHS 35,000, 12.30 to 3pm & South Indian Night for TSHS 25,000 7-11pm. Call +255 22 234 3434. • Q-Bar – Monday Rocks! Lunch Special from 12-2pm, includes Free Soft Drink & Coffee. Call 0754 282 474.
Wednesday
Thursday
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Wednesday
• Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center- Delhi Darbar. Lunch buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351. • New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 29,000. 12-3pm & Thai by the Waves from 6.30-11.00pm Call +255 22 211 7050/51. • Ramada Encore: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant for TSHS 35,000, 12.30 to 3pm & Dinner Buffet from 7-11pm. Call +255 22 234 3434. • Q-Bar – Monday Rocks! Lunch Special from 12-2pm, includes Free Soft Drink & Coffee. Call 0754 282 474. • Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). The Grand Early Bird Offer – Order any one from all day breakfast and receive a complimentary beverage of your choice, offer valid daily between 6AM to 11AM. Choose meals from our menu of Global cuisines (Chinese, Indian, Continental, Italian, Western & Tanzanian). FREE DELIVERY |T&C Apply. Call: +255 (0) 22 211 3421 +255 677 788 888.
• Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). The Grand Early Bird Offer – Order any one from all day breakfast and receive a complimentary beverage of your choice, offer valid daily between 6AM to 11AM. Choose meals from our menu of Global cuisines (Chinese, Indian, Continental, Italian, Western & Tanzanian). FREE DELIVERY |T&C Apply. Call: +255 (0) 22 211 3421 +255 677 788 888.
• Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 15,000-19,000. Call +255 687/0753 360 360. • Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay – “Jewels of the Sea”- Enjoy a complimentary plated appetizer when you order from the Seafood BBQ Menu, starting from TSHS 35,000 pp. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7. • Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 45,000 & Set Menu Dinner from 6:30-10:30pm for TSHS 50,000 at Serengeti Restaurant. Call 022 221 2500. • New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 29,000. 12-3pm & Thai by the Waves from 6.30-11.00pm Call +255 22 211 7050/51. • Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro: Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm Brasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30, Buffer Lunch from 12:30- 15:30 & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8:00-11:00. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6:00pm to 10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234. • Ramada Resort: Arabic night with live cooking station & complimentary rum-less mojito. Call +255 22 216 2333. • Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Citrus Lounge – Fire restaurant. Lunch buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351/0624 100 000. • Ramada Encore: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant for TSHS 35,000, 12.30 to 3pm & BBQ night (with unlimited beers) for TSHS 48,000/- from 7-9pm. Call +255 22 234 3434 • Q-Bar – Monday Rocks! Lunch Special from 12-2pm, includes Free Soft Drink & Coffee. Call 0754 282 474. • Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). The Grand Early Bird Offer – Order any one from all day breakfast and receive a complimentary beverage of your choice, offer valid daily between 6AM to 11AM. Choose meals from our menu of Global cuisines (Chinese, Indian, Continental, Italian, Western & Tanzanian). FREE DELIVERY |T&C Apply. Call: +255 (0) 22 211 3421 +255 677 788 888.
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• Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 15,000-19,000. Call +255 687/0753 360 360. • Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay – “Friends Night” – Share a platter of BBQ kebabs with side salads and French fries, starting from TSH 30,000 pp. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7. • Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 45,000 & Set Menu Dinner from 6:30-10:30pm for TSHS 50,000 at at Serengeti Restaurant. Call 022 221 2500. • New Africa Hotel: Indian Night at Bandari Grill with Varda Arts Band for TSHS 35,000 from 7-11pm & Thai by the Waves from 6:30-11pm. Call + 255 22 211 7050. • Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center – Football craze at Citrus lounge. Enjoy your team sweating out on the field with a 25% off on Mocktails from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. Call 022 212 9351.
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Saturday
Sunday
Friday Saturday
• Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 15,000-19,000. Call +255 687/0753 360 360. • Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay – “Middle Eastern Flavors” - Choose 4 Meze from the menu and get a 5th one free, starting from TSH 8,000 per meze. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7. • New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 29,000. 12-3pm & Thai by the Waves from 6.30-11.00pm Call +255 22 211 7050/51. • Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro: Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm Brasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30, Buffer Lunch from 12:30- 15:30 & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8-1pm. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6-10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234. • Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: African Night at Serengeti & Kibo Terrace Restaurants (Outdoor Barbeque Night with Swahili Blues Band) from 6:3010:30pm, for only TSHS 55,000. Call 022 221 2500. • Ramada Encore: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant for TSHS 35,000 from 12.30 to 3pm & Dinner from a la Carte menu from 7-11pm. Call +255 22 234 3434. • Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center - Delhi Darbar. Lunch buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351. • Q-Bar – Monday Rocks! Lunch Special from 12-2pm, includes Free Soft Drink & Coffee. Call 0754 282 474. • Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). The Grand Early Bird Offer – Order any one from all day breakfast and receive a complimentary beverage of your choice, offer valid daily between 6AM to 11AM. Choose meals from our menu of Global cuisines (Chinese, Indian, Continental, Italian, Western & Tanzanian). FREE DELIVERY |T&C Apply. Call: +255 (0) 22 211 3421 +255 677 788 888.
• Golden Tulip Hotel (Oysterbay) – “The Big Chill” Special BBQ from 12-5pm. Adults TSHS 40,000/= & Kids TSHS 25,000/=. Call 0773 272 247. • Ramada Encore: Ramada Encore: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant for TSHS 35,000, 12.30 to 3pm & Dinner from a la Carte menu from 7-11pm. Call +255 22 234 3434. • Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro: Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm Brasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30, Buffer Lunch from 12:3015:30 & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8-1pm. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6-10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234.. • Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). The Grand Early Bird Offer – Order any one from all day breakfast and receive a complimentary beverage of your choice, offer valid daily between 6AM to 11AM. Choose meals from our menu of Global cuisines (Chinese, Indian, Continental, Italian, Western & Tanzanian). FREE DELIVERY |T&C Apply. Call: +255 (0) 22 211 3421 +255 677 788 888. • Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Sunday Brunch from 124pm. Buffet, live music and unlimited sparkling wine, mimosas and bloody Mary’s for only TSHS 45,000 pp. Call +255 687/0753 360 360. • Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: “Relax “– Nyama Choma with a free glass of Sweet Red Wine, starting from TSH 30,000 pp.For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7. • Golden Tulip Hotel (Oysterbay)– “The Big Chill” Special BBQ from 12-5pm. Adults TSHS 40,000/= & Kids TSHS 25,000/=. Call 0773 272 247. • New Africa Hotel: Thai by the Waves from 6.30-11pm & Sunday Brunch at TSHS 45,000 from 11-3pm. Call 022 211 7050/51. • Hyatt Regency The Kilimanjaro: Family-friendly Sunday Brunch with live music and a variety of children’s activities from 12:30-3:30 pm Call: +255 764 701 234. • Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Family Brunch with a variety of children’s activities from 12:30-3:30pm for only Tsh 60,000. Call 022 221 2500. • Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center - Grand Buffet Breakfast, TSHS 30,000. Call 022 212 9351. • Ramada Encore: Sunday Sparkling Brunch (bottomless bubbly) for TSHS 38,000/- from 9-3pm & Dinner from a la Carte menu from 7-11pm. Call +255 22 234 3434. Call +255 22 234 3434. • Grand Restaurant: Eat right day and night - Open 24x7 (Tupo wazi masaa 24). Sunday Double Up Deal - Order any dish worth TSH 25,000 and get a dish of same amount or lesser for FREE. Offer is also valid on Public holidays. T&C Apply. The Grand Early Bird Offer – Order any one from all day breakfast and receive a complimentary beverage of your choice, offer valid daily between 6AM to 11AM. Choose meals from our menu of Global cuisines (Chinese, Indian, Continental, Italian, Western & Tanzanian). FREE DELIVERY T&C Apply. Call: +255 (0) 22 211 3421 +255 677 788 888.
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GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES & OFFICES
Ministry of Communication and Transport Ministry of Defence and National Services Ministry of Energy and Minerals Ministry of Finance Ministry of F.A & I.C Ministry of Industries and Commerce Ministry of Lands and Human Settlement Ministry of S. T. & H.E Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources Parastatal Sector Reform Commission Planning Commission and IP Prevention of Corruption Bureau Tanzania Information Services Tanzania Investment Centre Tanzania Revenue Authority
2111951 2150556 2117153 2111174 2111906 2126811 2180049 2113164 2666376 2111061 2115482 2117249 2110411 2116898 2150043 2122771 2116328 2119591 2116914
EMBASSIES & HIGH COMMISSIONS Algeria Angola Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Burundi Canada China Cuba Cyprus DR Congo Denmark Djibouti Egypt Eritrea Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece India Indonesia Iran Ireland Italy
2117619 2117674 2601492 2126027 2112688 2126920 2117615 2112831 2667586 2115927 2113119 2150282 2165200 2628180 2113591 2115540 2196565 2198800 2117409 2110101 2115895 2669040 2119119 2666866 2602355 2115935
Japan Kenya Libya Malawi Mozambique Netherlands Nigeria North Korea Norway Pakistan Palestine Poland Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Seychelles South Africa South Korea Spain Sudan Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey Uganda USA Vietnam Yemen Yougoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Baylor College of ~Medicine Canadian International Development agency DFID eastern Africa European union Food & agriculture org GTZ International labour org International monetary fund Japan international cooperation agency Korea international cooperation agency Swedish international cooperation agency UNDP UNESCO UNFPA UNICEF UNIDO UNHCR USAID World bank World food programme World health organization
2115827 2701747 2150166 0784 481740 2116502 2110000 2666001 2118801 2113366 2117630 2150636 2115812 2666005 2130119 2668203 2774527 2601800 2667539 2666936 2117641 2111235 2666008 2117656 2134332 2667391 2668001 2772269 2110615 2115891/2 2118481 2602390
0689 282101 2112831 2110141 2117473 2113070 2115901 2126821 2115880 2113727 2772324 2111235 2112799 2666623 2132002 2150811 2112527 2150075 2668490 2114575 2666700 2113005
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS YMCA YWCA
2647621 2122439
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DAR EMERGENCY SERVISES AMBULANCE SERVICE
Ultimate security KK security Knight support emergency Security group Hospital ambulance Lamingo International Air Safaris 405788/0767 405788
DENTISTS Mbezi (Shoppers Plaza) Dr. Sameer Mbonde/Agkhan Hosp. Dr. K.S Gupta/ Indira Gandhi Street Dr. Latha Sujit/ (orthodontist) Dr. Shabbir Mohmedali Dr. R. Zaro/ Zamu Dental Clinic Dr. Vinayak /Agakhan Hosp Dr. Bo Werner Muhimbili Dental Unit Upanga
ELICTRICITY (TANESCO) Headquarters Kurasini Magomeni Mikocheni
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance Fire
HOSPITALS & CLINICS Al Hassan Medical Centre Amref Tanzania Aga Khan Hospital Burhani Charitable Health Centre
CCBRT Eye & Orthopaedic Clinic Dr K.K Khan Dr L.T. Khan Dr V.S. Somgal Ebrahim Haji Ithnasheri Charitable Health Centre Family dental clinic Mc Jays Clinic (Paediatrics) Med Ed Clinic (Paediatrics) Meise Clinics and Pharmacy Mission Mikocheni Muhimbili Government Hospital Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute Massana Maternity and General Hospital Oysterbay Medical Clinic Regency Medical Centre St. Bernard’s Hospital Shree Hindu Mandal Sunni Muslim Jammat
0713 123911 2774113 2760088 0784 700299 2181713 0784
TAG Clinic and Medical Services TMJ Hospital Sali International Hospital
Vision Plus-The Eye Clinic
2125359 2124394 2700007
2700841
HEALTH CARE SERVICES 0753 601155 0758 601 155 2115151 2118838 89 0784 2280 2116630 2775958 2115151/3 2136801 2121580
2133330 2138351 2170129 2700358
112 112
2134135 2116610 2115151 2138457 2602346 2601522 2126779 2119081 2150237 2114995 2124416 2126188 2115837 2152797 2700021 2151351 2151298 2627177 2667932 2150500 2183276 2114991 2130672
AAR Health Services Medex OPTICIAN Vision plus Jess Opticians OpticZone Eye Line Optometrists
POLICE
Airport police station Anti corruption Central police station Oysterbay police station Port police station Salender bridge police station
PEDIATRICIAN Dr.Feroz shivji Dr.Hasanali (TMJ) Dr.L.T. Khan Dr.Lakhani Dr.Mpangala Dr.Yohani
PHARMACIES Hoots the chemist
2701121 2139970
2122218 2121961 2771021 2121869
2844010 113 2117362 2667322 2116287 2120818
2112998 0784 784652 2119081 2115151/3 2115151/3 2115151/3
2668879
SECURITY & FIRE SERVICE G4S Security services (T) Ltd Knight Support KK Security Mint Master Tanzania Security Security group Technotion Ultimate Security Ltd
2761006/7 2760088 2774113 0784 722446 2600471 2134944 2667722
TELEPHONES SERVICES (TTCL) Customer service line Fault report International operator Local operator Number enquiry
100 140 0100 100 135
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
AUCTIONEERS
International Commercial Bank
2115386
I&M Bank
2127330/4
International Bank of Malaysia
2110518
Kenya Commercial Bank
2115386
Kilimanjaro co-operative
027 2750470
Mbinga Community Bank
025 2640719
National Bank of Commerce
2110042
National Microfinance Bank
2116487
Saving & Finance
2118625
Stanbic Bank
2122195
Standard Chartered Bank
2122160
Tanzania Bankers Association
2127764
Tanzania Postal Bank
2115258
Tanzania Investment Bank
2115906
Majema Auction Mart Ltd
2183044
The people’s Bank of Zanzibar
027 2231118
Yono Auction Mart Co.
2129534
Twiga Bancorp
2115575
United Bank of Africa
2130113
Western Union
2132821
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE/SPARES CMC Automobiles Ltd
2113017
Continental Automobiles Spares Ltd
2114284
Cross-Conti Enterprises
2121496
Gajjar Auto works
2121450
ADVERTISING
BUSINESS CENTRE Doubletree Business Centre
2210000
MSS ltd.
0784 457345
Mang and Sec Service Ltd
2165500
BUSINESS MACHINES
Prime Colour Scan
0713430374
Eyecatcherz (T) Ltd
2864800
Advertising & promotion co. ltd
0784 522811
MFI office solutions (T) ltd.
2182602
Ashton media
2127253
Reza company ltd.
2134458
Lowe scanad
2110647
Panatech Company Ltd
2134458
FCB
2127064
M&M
2668114
ZK advertising
2666599
Ogivly
0683 361523
BANKS
BMTL
2119193
CATERING SERVICES In flight Catering Services
2843541
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
2112416
Hyatt Regency - The Kilimanjaro
0764 701 234
African Banking Corporation
2119302
Hotel & catering equipment
0763 245 539
Akiba Commercial Bank ltd.
2118340
New Africa Hotel
2117050
Azania Bancorp
2118026
Bank of Baroda
2124472
Bank of Tanzania (B.O.T)
2110946
Barclays bank
2129381
Bank M (T) Ltd
2127824
CLEARING & FORWARDING AGENTS
Bank of Africa (BOA)
2110104
Giant links
2134907
Citibank
2117575
Kuehne & Nagel ltd
2860410/4
CRDB Bank Ltd
2117441
Laz Ltd.
2137450
Dar es salaam Community Bank
2180253
Manica Logistics
0784 355388
Diamond Trust Bank
2114888
Swiss port Tanzania ltd.
2844610
Eurafrican Bank
2111229
Spedag
2123420
Exim Bank
2113091
Teddy junior Logistics
2135990
FBME Bank ltd.
2126000
Federal bank of Middle East
024 2238936
Habib African Bank
2111014
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COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
College of Business Education
2150177
Holiday Inn
2137575
Learn it Inst. of Business & Tech.
2180615
Kunduchi Water Parks Ltd.
2650326
National college of tourism
2856862
Ledger Plaza Bahari Beach
2650301
Studies (UCLAS)
2700091
New Africa Hotel
0759 777461
The Aga khan university
2122740
Protea Hotel Amani Beach
0754 410033
Paradise Express
0767 9555522
University College of Lands & Architectural studies (UCLAS)
2700091
Paradise City Hotel
2200060
University computing centre
2136560
Serena Hotel
2112416
University of Dare s salaam (UDSM)
2410501
Sea Cliff Hotel
2600380
Salvation Army
2851467
COMMERCE AND TRADE
Tanzania Global Development LC
2123709
The Courtyard
2130130
Board of External Trade
0713 1268741
The Golden Tulip
2600288
DSM Merchants Chamber of Commerce
2122267
The SlipWay
2600893
Industry and Agriculture
2121421
White Sands Hotel
2647621
Tanzania Chamber of Commerce,
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSULTANTS
Agrovision
2761081
ARK Consultancy Firm
0754 034775
Golden Communication
2100000
BKP Consultants
2125178
Virtual Communications
2125166
Brahmbhatt & Co.
2132215
COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE SERVICES Amnu Business Solution
2136363
Cats Tanzania ltd.
2112631
Computer Centre (Tz) Ltd.
2117730
Computech ICS (T) Ltd
2152024
Computer Sales and Services
2125278
Cybercom Tz/ComputerPoint (K) Group
2121594
Elite Computers
2151287
DCDM Consulting Ltd
2112291
Deloitte and Touché
2116006
Ernst & Young
2667227
KPMG Tanzania
2118866
Massawe Ernst & Young
2667227
Price Water House Cooper
2133100
Tanna Sreekumar & Co.
2118660
Unique Financial Services Ltd
2118657
COURIER SERVICES
Extreme Web Technologies
0784 870811
High End Computers
2602200
Micronix System ltd.
2865693
a5500330
Orange Technologies ltd.
2116123
DHL Tanzania
2861000
Office Depo
2121610
Expedited Mail Services (EMS)
2113709
PC Solutions
2133040
FEDEX
2701647
Power Computers
2126768
Femina express Distribution
2185755
Sai Office
2864326/7
One World Courier
2123537
Soft-tech Consultant’s Ltd
2138433
Swallow
0754 730334
Software Applications Ltd
2120107
TNT International Express
2124585
Smart Solutions
0754 474495
TechPlus Computer Systems
2184454
Technotion
2134944
Aramex
022
HARDWARE
CONFERENCE FACILITIES
Asar Ltd ASL TZ Limited
0655625482 2864687
Atlantis Hotel
0684 226672
Akshar (Africa) Ltd
2862870
Amani Beach Hotel
0786 775566
Al-Hilal Ceramics & Hardware Ltd
2184600
Beach Comber
2647773
Hassanali Hardware Stores
2115793
Dsm Intl. Conference Centre
2122833
Prime Building material
2138442
DoubleTree Conference Facilities
2210000
Tent Trading
2865808
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
2112416
Hyatt Regency - The Kilimanjaro
0764 701234
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSURANCE COMPANIES & BROKERS Alliance Insurance Corporation
2139100
Alexander Forbes
2600910
Alliance Life Assurance
2103300
AON Tanzania
2114415
Heritage II Insurance Company
2138476
Impex Insurance Brokers
2122119
Jubilee Insurance Corporation
2135121
Liaison Insurance Brokers (T) ltd.
2124800
Lion of Tanzania Insurance Company
2132902
MGen Tanzania Insurance co. Ltd
2127580
Milmar Insurance Consultants Ltd
2126484
NIC of Tanzania
2113823
Organistaion (FAO)
2150075
Phoenix of Tanzania Assurance Company
2122777
Reliance Insurance Company
2120088
Royal Insurance Tanzania
2138058
Strategis INsurance Tanzania Ltd
2136579
MARITIME SERVICES DMI life raft servicing station
2133645
DMI fire appliances servicing station
2133645
DMI maritime consultants
2133645
DMI maritime safety/insurance warranty
2133645
DMI maritime training
2133645
Offshore safety training
2133645
Colour Print
2450331
DTP
2772802
Iprint
2863466
Imaging Smart
2866026
ID Press
2137750
Jamana Printers
2861400
Premadasa Printers
0713430374
Print Max
0713463332
Tanzania Printers
2866778
AGS Axxon Movers SDV Transami (T) Ltd Teddy Junior Logistics World Wide Movers (Tz) ltd
SCHOOLS
Academic international Aga khan nursery Aga khan primary Aga khan secondary Al-muntazir Islamic Cambridge academy Tanzania Dar es salaam international academy Dar international school Dares salaam independent school Dutch school French school Finnish school Haven of peace International school of Tanganyika I.S.T. elementary Japanese school Kwanzaa school Laureate international school Swedish school Princess gate school
SIGNS/ENGRAVING / BILLBOARDS SHIPPING
Diamond shipping services Mediterranean Shipping Co.
TRANSPORT Fast truck international Damas & Sons Musa’s Transport
TELEVISION NETWORK
REAL ESTATE Abla Estate Developers Ltd
2773148
Estia Real Estate
2600444
Gimcoafriaca Property Management Ltd.
2133037
Knight frank Phyka Real Estate Service Rupia investment Co. ltd Trust Selling & Letting Ltd
2600134 2774105 2124669 0787 706891
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REMOVALS
Eyecatcherz (T) Ltd Graphics & signs Co. ltd. Monier 2000 ltd.
PRINTERS
EroLink
Jobs search international Radar recruitment
0767 694654
Multi choice CTV WIN
WATCHES
2124669 2124594
2700932 2122392 2401016 2135990 2700977
2780628 2150511 2152484 2151253 2112768 2772674 0784 511822 2460214 2781515 2780491 2602970 2600670 2650604 2601126 2151817/18 2666825 2650451 2781066 2602762 2781059
2864800 0784 623777 2668142
2120160 2851660
2772747 2180408 0754 609370
2199600 2116611 2120683
Accurate 0784 292252 Lithoe Africa Hyatt Regency The Kilimanjaro 0753 603666 Swiss watch stores 2122142
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DAR SHOPPING GUIDE ART GALLERIES & JEWELLERY Art & Frame African Art & Tanzanite Crown jewellers La Petite Galleries Lithos Africa (Hyatt regency the Kilimanjaro) Mandawa Studio Persian Art Raza Art Gallery Mikono Mawazo Gallery Royal Plaza, Mikocheni Swala Gem Traders Tanzanite Dream (upanga) Tanzanite Jewellers (slipway) Yakub Jewellers (Mlimani city branch)
AMUSEMENT AREA Funky Orbit Wet n wild
BAKERIES
Epidor café
BEAUTY SALONS Ayurveda Afro World Colosseum Health Club Classic Cuts Eriq Amtalla Hairdressing Gayatri Bauty Parlour Hair & Nail Co. Josabell Karma Hair Srudio La coupe Masai Hair Beauty Salon Top Knots Top 2 Toe
BOUTIQUES
Africa Sana Green Boutique
CLUBS
American Club Bridge Club Corona Society Dar es Salaam Choral Society Dar Gymkhana Club Lions Club Lions Club of Dar century Little Theatre
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2602700 2773717 2135929 0713 261663 2117354 0755 806742 0754 755079 2775169 022 2863011 0784 782770 2771874 0757 500200 2152739 2601207 0784 615255
2602264 2656026/28
2136006/7
Rotary Club of Dar The DSM Yatch club The Horse Riding Club 000234
COOKING GAS Alpha Gas Mashru Stores ltd Chiku Gas
CULTURAL CENTRES & LIBRARIES Alliance Francaise British Council Goethe-Institut Iranian Cultural Centre National Centre Library National Museum Nyerere Cultural Centre Russian Tanzanian Cultural Centre Village Museum
CLEANERS
Spik n Span Plaza Dry Cleaners 0784 611655 0755 742831 2669072 0784 332293 2601610 0713 429192 2666033 2600601 0712 846406 2600042 0713 320301 2600380 2600651
0754 329252 0713606726
2666097 0787 464648 2150947 2775578 2120519 0713 322175 2180198 0784 277388
CLUBS/ASSOCIATION Aditi Indian High Commission Bridge Club Corona Society Dar es salaam Choral Society Dar es salaam Yatch Club Diplomatic Spouses Group Dar es salaam Young people’s Theatre Little Theatre Gymkhana Club Hash Harriers Irish Society Royal Society of St.George Sewing Club South African women’s group Russian Cultural Center Alliance Francaise Patel Samaj
0713 780565 2600132 0754
2132613 2120016 0713 327567
2131406 2116574 2134800 2115932 2150048 2122030 0754 264461 2136577 2700437
2150246 2700921
2600741 0787 464648 2150947 2775578 2600137 2602023 0784 412257 0784 277388 2120519 0754 433692 2601700 2600581 2775942 2781434 2136578 2131406 0713 606706
DIVING/SPORTS EQUIPMENTS Sea Breeze Marine Seatmate Sports Shop
ENTERTAINMENT
Claudia productions Homeboyz entertainment Tz ltd.
0754 783241 2602105
2773717 0784 355388
FITNESS CENTRE Colosseum Fitness Centre Fitzone
2669072 2600786 2601953
FURNITURE SERVICES Furniture Carpet & World
FUMIGATION SERVICES Rentokil Initial (T) ltd.
FUNERAL SERVICES Corona (T) ltd.
HAIR & BEAUTY
Azad hair dressers Angels Touch hair and Beauty Salon Adam & eve Beauty Clinic Chic Beauty Parlour Cleopatra Spa & Salon Eriq Amtallas Heaven’s beauty & Hair Salon Hair & Beauty Clinic New la Coupe The Hair & Nail Co. Total Lookz Top Knots Salon Touch Spa The Spot Hair & Beauty Spa
INTERNET CAFES Cyber cafe KNet Kool surfing
INTERNET SERVICES African online Cats Tanzania LTD Satcom Raha Yah Click
MOBILES PHONES A & S Mobile Phones & Accessories FoneZone
MOSQUITO NET TMTL
Club bilicanas Hi tide Q-Bar Storm The slipway Java Lounge
PICTURE FRAMING 2126005
Art n’ frame Taiyebi & Sons Ltd.
POSTAL SERVICES 2122555
Tanzania posts corporation
SHOPPING 2123816 0784 417932 0784 524849 2116190 2666655 0754 833541 0715 458708 2668448 2600042 2775206 2700997 0787 117779 2602593 0754811630
2121427 2701274 0784 368444
Nakumatt Tanzania LTD J M mall Mlimani City Mayfair plaza Oysterbay Shopping Centre Quality Centre Shoppers Plaze Shirjee
STATIONERY
Masumin printways & stationers ltd. Pran pen corner ltd. Aakash Stationaries
SUPERMARKET Nakumatt Tanzania LTD Shrijee super market (town) Uchumi
2116090 2137915 2116611 2125230 0782 353281
2138394
THEATRE
Little theatre New World Cinemas Century Cinemax Cinemax
VETS
Vet care ltd Vet consult 2600707 2125096
2120605 2600800 0754 282474 0754 831258 2600893 2601131
2602700 2601046
2118280
0768 255900 - -
2117090 2118044 2134847
0768 255900 2131542 2865808
POOL EQUIP & CHEMICAL Nabaki Africa LTD.
KEY CUTTERS & LOCHSMITHS Manji’s key cutting centre ltd
MUSIC BARS
VIDEO STORES Tanrose
0754765508
0784 277388 2771409 2773053
2667488 2774269
2775386,
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