Dar Life March 2023 Issue

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“MY TANZANIA” ROADSHOW 2023

“My Tanzania” Roadshow will touch base in Eastern Europe

Emerging markets (Poland, Slovakia, Hungary & Czech Republic) from March 13-18, 2023. Eastern Europe Tourists made a total of more than 30,000 visitors from January to July 2022, making them the fastest growing market for East Africa tourism. Eastern Europeans have a high demand for travel and adventure with only few contacts in Tanzania. Take this opportunity to promote, expand and build a long-lasting business relationship in Europe now! For maximum success of each exhibitor, “My Tanzania” Roadshow is limited to 30 companies (10 Tour Operators only) from Tanzania mainland & Zanzibar only (first come – first served).

For more information, call 0764 627 799

ROVOS RAIL: EAST TO WEST JOURNEY IN AFRICA

Rovos Rail has a style all its own with train tours that have a blend of earthy African safari and traditional luxury - except that a divine soak in a full-sized bath in a train was always rare, even on Royal trains! This year, Rovos Rail is set to connect Africa from the Indian Ocean in the East to Atlantic Ocean in the West, through its half-a month epic journey from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to Lobito in Angola by its vintage train, the Pride of Africa. Counted as the most luxurious tourist train in the world, the Rovos Rail train or the “Pride of Africa” is set to roll from the Indian coastal city of Dar es Salaam on the eastern side of Africa, traversing across Tanzania, Zambia, and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Lobito in Angola on the Atlantic Ocean.

To make a reservation, email reservations@rovos.co.za

KARIBU-KILIFAIR 2023

KARIBU-KILIFAIR is the united tourism trade fair of KARIBU FAIR & KILIFAIR, organized as an International Tourism and Tourism-Industry Fair in Tanzania. Under this year’s motto “Where tourism is rebuilt”, KKF 2023 will be held from June 3-5 at Magereza Ground of 25,000 sqm, just 4 km from Arusha town and right opposite of Arusha airport. 400+ exhibitors and more than 500 international buyers from all over the world shall feel safe & protected, while creating new business contacts & seeing attractive opportunities in Tanzania and beyond. The Fair is representing and promoting the Kilimanjaro & Arusha regions, Tanzania National Parks and attractions, as well as other East African countries to the rest of the world. Exhibitors are expected to come from Tanzania Mainland, as well as from Zanzibar, all East African neighbour countries and beyond. The fair has the character of a large B2B networking event for the East African tourism industry, in combination with a community fair and 3 days entertainment to attract international travel agents, as well as local families & expats. The KKF 2023 team is warmly welcoming you - Karibuni

For more information, call: 0754 200 580

PLAYING GOLF AT KILI SEASON HOTEL

Kili Seasons hotel is located near the number five most beautiful golf courses in Africa. The Golf Club offers spectacular views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Golfing among the zebras and antelopes can rightly be called a “once in a lifetime” experience. The Golf Club is the first 18-hole championship golf course in Tanzania. The presentation of the course is highly unique, with each hole blending effortlessly into the natural canvas of the terrain. Indigenous plants, native grasses and trees add to the individuality of the landscape, providing golfers with a oncein-a-lifetime experience. The greens are large, with subtle changes in elevation as the location demands. Bunkers have been strategically placed to allow golfers a fair route to the fairways and greens. The clubhouse itself sits slightly raised above fairway and green levels. At the nearby driving range, players can enjoy the spectacular view of Mt Kilimanjaro whilst practising their shots.

To make a reservation, call +255 763 477 405

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LAUNCH OF “MV MWANZA” CRUISE VESSEL

The 3.5k GRT, 92.6 meter-long, 17-meter wide, and 20-meter-high vessel has a capacity of 1,200 passengers, 400 tons of cargo, 20 small vehicles, and 3 trucks. It was completed by 2 South Korean companies, Gas Entec and KangNam Corporation, after groundbreaking in 2019 at a cost of US$43 million. After the final touches, the vessel will have a VVIP section for heads of state as well as regular VIP facilities including a first-class section with a capacity for 60 people, business class for 100 people, and second class for 200 people. The economy class shall have a capacity of 834 passengers. The vessel is equipped with an elevator, clinic, a disco, and a music band for entertainment. The ship is expected to ply Lake Victoria, providing a key transport and trade network between Jinja and Port Bell in Uganda; Kisumu in Kenya; and Mwanza, Bukoba, Kemondo, and Musoma in Tanzania.

TANZANIA TOURIST BOARD GETS NEW CEO

The Tanzanian president Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed Mr. Damasi Mfugale as the new Managing Director of the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB). Damasi is the Chief Advisor, of Africa Chapter EBI International Consulting Group and former Hospitality Association of Tanzania (HAT). He holds a Masters of Arts (MA) in International Hospitality and Tourism Management from IMI in Switzerland and is a seasoned hospitality industry person. With twenty years of professional tourism and hospitality experience in Switzerland, the USA, Tanzania, and South Africa, Damasi has a progressive advancement and consistent achievement within the private sector and government-funded agencies and institutions. He has an extensive work experience as Chairman, Member of Boards, and Director in the tourism and hospitality industry. Taking a high-profile position in Tanzania’s tourism industry, the newly appointed TTB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) possesses an extensive tourism and hospitality professional background in both local and international networks.

March 2023

NGORONGORO LODGE, MEMBER OF MELIÁ COLLECTION

Meliá Hotels International has announced the addition of Ngorongoro Lodge, a Meliá Collection Hotel in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, a rare conservation area where tourism must ensure the utmost respect for the natural environment and local communities. Launching in mid 2023, this forthcoming hotel will become the brand’s ninth in the portfolio and a significant step forward for the group’s sustainability campaign. Ngorongoro Lodge has been a feature of the nature reserve for some time but will reopen after a major renovation which has adapted to the needs of discerning, eco-conscious travellers, yet without damaging its authenticity and integration with its surrounding environment. The hotel will feature 28 rooms and 24 spacious suites with views of the crater, accompanied by two restaurants, a barbecue area, a pool and a spa. This fourth hotel in Tanzania allows Meliá to extend its portfolio of hotels in African nature reserves, along with the Gran Meliá Arusha, the Meliá Zanzibar and the Meliá Serengeti Lodge.

Zanzibar is aiming to attract almost one million visitors in next two years, banking on its rich heritage and historical sites, plus warm beaches and marine resources. Zanzibar government is now upgrading tourism infrastructure including expansion of roads and improvement of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA) together with other projects. Island’s President, Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, has outlined various development programs undertaken by the island’s government to strengthen tourism, aiming to attract 850,000 tourists over the next two years. President Mwinyi had opened the first premium Zanzibar Tourism and Investment Forum with aim to connect the tourism investors from East Africa, Africa and other tourist market sources in the world. Branded as “Z – Summit 2023”, this international tourism summit took place February 23-24 at Zanzibar Airport ‘s Golden Tulip Convocation Centre, and attracted over 300 participants.

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Z SUMMIT 2023

Africa Amini Origi

Experiences with Impact

Welcome to Africa

Amini Original Maasai Lodge. We built on land that was considered uninhabitable by local people - but the country changed when the lodge took its place. Today, the area is filled with life and emotions, and radiates a strong healing energy.

16 earthen houses built in traditional style replicate a Maasai village. Each is powered by solar energy and

Located in Northern Tanzania a 1.5hr drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport, our lodge is in the heart of the land the Maasai call home, perched perfectly between Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru.

Heed nature’s beckoning and let yourself be carried away to the homeland and culture of the Maasai, between Northern Tanzania’s two most magnificent mountains.

nal Maasai Lodge

offers all the conveniences for a comfortable stay: hot showers, flush toilets, original décor and a veranda with a view where morning coffee is served to start your day.

Immerse in Maasai culture with spear throwing, guided nature walks, sunset dancing, and campfire storytelling. Relax in our swimming pool and sauna and enjoy a restorative massage. Our food

is a freshly prepared fusion of local and international cuisine, designed to nourish and delight. Your stay supports Africa Amini Alama, our NGO whose many projects include schools, orphanages, regenerative farming, and a clinic. Why not visit the projects and meet the communities we serve? We love to show visitors around!

Stay in one of our earthen bungalows, each with its unique ancestral style. Your fresh morning coffee, served to you in bed as you gaze at Mt Kilimanjaro. In front of you, endless savannah.

Immerse in Maasai traditions and rituals as you explore these breathtaking surrounds.

There are plenty more activities on offer that will entice you to explore what’s on our doorstep:

Mukuru Climb: Ol Doinyo Landaree is a sacred mountain for the Maasai, and its peak is a place of peace and contemplation. Climb among the birds and enjoy the breathtaking views.

Maasai MTB: We have a wonderful selection of mountain bike trails that weave you through Maasai villages, past wildlife, and among the natural beauty of your surroundings. Medicine Walk: Take a Maasai medicine walk where you will explore the area on foot, learning how the Maasai use plants for medicinal purposes.

You will have the opportunity to pick a selection and make your own healing tea.

Original Maasai Lodge is the home of the Maasai, and they can’t wait to share it with you. Book now to escape to a landscape of stark natural beauty, made warm by the welcome of those who know it best.

Picture Courtesy of Africa Amini Original Maasai Lodge

National Park Arusha

unspoiled paradise with a Scenic Gem

Arusha National Park is the closest national park to Arusha town, located 5 km from town and 35 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport. The park is one of the smallest but most diverse national parks in Tanzania. It has a wide range of vegetation – the slopes of Ngurdoto Crater are covered with rainforest, swamps and lush savannah at moorland on the slopes of Meru Mountain.

NATURE & WILDLIFE SAFARI EXPERIENCE

The atmosphere in Arusha National Park is magical. The entrance gate leads into shadowy montane

forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colourful turacos and trogons – the only place on the northern safari circuit where the acrobatic black-and-white colobus monkey is easily seen. In the middle of the forest stands the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep, rocky cliffs dotted with herds of buffalo and warthog.

Further north, rolling grassy hills enclose the tranquil beauty of the Momela Lakes, each one a different hue of green or blue. Their shallows sometimes tinged pink with thousands of scrubby bushes like overgrown hares on spindly legs. More than 400 species of bird,

both migrant and resident, can be found in Arusha National Park. The rewarding climb up Mount Meru passes through forests of dripping Spanish moss, carpeted with clover and rises to open heath, spiked with giant lobelia plants. Delicate klipspringer antelope watch the progress of hikers from the top of huge boulders, and alpine desert underfoot. Once astride the craggy summit, the reward is a sight of Mount Kilimanjaro, breath-taking in the sunrise. Although elephants are uncommon in Arusha National Park and lions absent altogether, leopards and spotted hyenas may be seen slinking around in the early morning and lurking next to waterfalls in the shadowy forest

Home to theworld’s largest making it a great place to visit beautiful animals.

in the late evenings. It is also at dusk and dawn that the veil of cloud on the eastern horizon is most likely to clear, revealing the majestic snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro, only 50 km (30 mi)away. But it is Kilimanjaro’s unassuming cousin, Mount Meru, the 4,566 metres (14,990 feet) that dominates the park’s horizon. Its peaks and eastern foot slopes protected within the national park, Meru offers unparalleled views of its famous neighbour, while also forming a rewarding hiking destination in its own right.

Birding in Arusha National Park

Almost 400 species of birds have been recorded in the park. Some

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FACTS ABOUT ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

Arusha town at the foot of Mount Meru.

• Scenery:

Abundant wildlife, spectacular waterfalls, and the shallow, alkaline Momela Lakes

• Mount Meru, lakes, craters, forests and waterfalls

• Wildlife:

Waterbuck, Dikdik, the Red Forest Duiker, and many more.

of them are migratory and only present between October and April, others are permanent residents. Especially the Momela lakes are a great place for bird watching, which host a large concentration of waterbirds, including flamingos. There is also a variety of raptors, which hide in the forested areas of Mount Meru.

Activities in Arusha National Park

You won’t be disappointed to have a few days’ safari in Arusha National Park. This park is ideal for a day tour/game drive, which can be combined with walking excursions or acclimatization before climbing Kilimanjaro. It takes about two days to reach

Mariakamba Hut and about four days to reach the top of Mount Meru. Moreover, visitors can participate in cultural interaction with Maasai tribesmen of Mkuru Village.

GETTING THERE

An easy 40-minute drive from Arusha. Approximately 60 km (35 mi) from Kilimanjaro International Airport. The lakes, forest and Ngurdoto Crater can all be visited in the course of a half-day outing at the beginning or end of an extended northern safari.

WHEN TO GO

The best time to visit Arusha National Park is during the dry

season from July-November, or after the short rains from December-March. The best months to climb Meru are JuneFebruary, with the best views of Mount Kilimanjaro seen from December-February. The Park lies just 25 km east of Arusha, and is ideal for a rewarding day trip from Arusha or Moshi.

ACCOMMODATION

Whether visitors decide to Park, there are a wide variety

of accommodation options available, including Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa, The Original Maasai Lodge, Hatari Lodge, and Park Kambi ya Tembo within Arusha as well as Karama Lodge, Kigongoni Lodge, Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge, and Mount Meru Game Lodge outside Arusha. Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge, Novotel Mount Meru and Rivertrees Country Inn are other options. You can experience a fascinating

combination of natural beauty and wildlife by contacting:

• Africa Amini Life –

• M: +255 759 970 245

• E: info@africaaminilife.com

• Kili Seasons Hotel –

• M: +255 763 477 405,

• E: kiliseasonshotel@gmail.com

• Roy Safaris Ltd –

• M: +255 787 244 287

• E: enquiries@roy-safaris.com

Picture Courtesy of Moiz Husein, Africa

Amini

Life & Kili Season Hotel

Kili Seasons hotel is located near the number five most beautiful golf courses in Africa. The Golf Club offers spectacular views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Golfing among the zebras and antelopes can rightly be called a “once in a lifetime” experience.

Kili Seasons is located just outside the city of Arusha in north-eastern Tanzania. 30 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport, 5 minutes from local airport for domestic flights and 30 minutes from Arusha city.

In addition, you can go on safari from Kili Seasons hotel to Serengeti National Park. Search for the Big Five in this breath-taking park. Also visit the Ngorongoro crater or one of the other beautiful natural parks. You can also take a walking safari in Arusha National Park.

Find your perfect room

Every part of the hotel is an experience for your senses, from the swimming pool and restaurant, to Bar/Lounge, the Kili Beach along the Usa river and of course Kili Seaons rooms. Breakfast is included.

Kili Seasons has sixteen double rooms. Some rooms are interconnected- ideal for families (extra bed and cot on request). All rooms are spacious with air conditioning, an indoor seating area and a veranda with seating. The

bathrooms are comfortable with a hair dryer, bathrobe, magnifying mirror and bright light.

Pool view: The pool view room gives you a beautiful view of the centrally located swimming pool. River/Garden view: The river/ garden view room gives you a beautiful view of the Kili Seasons Gardens, our ‘Kili Beach’ along the Usa River and a beautiful view of Mount Meru.

Kili Seasons Facilities

In addition to the 16 beautifully

An experience you will never forget!

spacious hotel rooms with air conditioning and veranda, Kili Seasons hotel has a swimming pool, a restaurant with open kitchen, an indoor dining room and a terrace with umbrellas, a bar with lounge where you can also have meetings, a pool table and a TV for sports lovers. There is our beautiful ‘Kili Beach’ on the Usa River and the gardens surrounding the hotel give you the opportunity to walk around and enjoy nature. There is a toilet and shower by the pool. There are also games available such as shuffleboard and boules. Kili Seasons team can arrange

Discover everything Tanzania has to offer from the brand new Kili Seasons hotel. With a large swimming pool, a bar and restaurant near the pool and Kili Seaons own Beach on the Usa River, you will certainly be able to relax. In the area you can enjoy golfing, hiking and horse riding.

a massage for you at the hotel if you indicate this in advance at the reception or during your booking. We also organize weekly yoga sessions in the gardens of Kili Seasons Hotel and you can register at the reception or during your booking. Wifi is available in all buildings.

Plenty of activities for you to enjoy! Golfing: A “once in a lifetime” experience - golfing among the antelopes, giraffes and other wildlife. Play on one of Africa’s finest golf courses.

Safari: From Kili Seasons you can go on safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater or the other beautiful locations in Tanzania where you can see the Big Five.

Horse riding: Enjoy our wonderful nature while horse riding. A true adventure and a must do if you are up to it.

At Kili Seasons it’s all about our guests and making them feel at home. We look forward to welcoming you to an oasis of tranquillity under the warm Tanzanian sun. We wish your stay would last forever!

Picture Courtesy of Kili Seasons

Enj oy The Easter Ho li day s

The Easter holiday, during the Holy week, begins on Holy Thursday, followed by Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. Since easter is a national holiday, many businesses are closed on these days and everyone enjoys Easter vacation.

For those looking for ways to enjoy Easter 20 ,you’ve come to the right place, whether you want a budget family holiday or simply some fun ideas for how to celebrate at home.

WAYS TO CELEBRATE:

Light candles.

to church for prayer and worship. Decorate your home with beautiful lilies.

Gather some small gifts (see belowfor ideas) and surprise your kids withEaster baskets.

Cook a special meal for your loved ones. Lamb is a common Easter holiday food as are hot cross buns.

Hold or participate in an Easter egg hunt or an egg-painting competition.

Easter as they do in Europe.

GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS:

Easter is a wonderful time to give gifts to the kids in wrapped Easter baskets. For young girls, pretty earrings or bracelets or coloured egg-shaped accent lights can be good gift options. If your son or daughter is a connoisseur of crafts, you can present him or her with a window painting kit. The

kit should contain easy-to-clean brushes and easy-to-remove paint. A set of clays that could be baked in the oven can also keep the creative child totally engrossed for hours in making a beautiful pot for

airplanes to hang over the crib can be a wonderful Easter gift for babies. For toddlers, jigsaw puzzles, blocks, bubbles, and stuffed animals are all great Easter

have them search for them for an extra-fun surprise!

GIFT IDEAS FOR ADULTS:

You may want to celebrate Easter by giving or girlfriend, friends, co-workers, or neighbours. Chocolates and baked goods are very popular, as are varieties of tea, coffee, and wine. Some people may

clothing, accessories such as a scarf or handbag. You can also give away tickets to an upcoming show, concert or special event. Even adults may enjoy searching for baskets on Easter!

Tanzania’s year-round temperate climate and wide range of hotels and resorts means you don’t have to go far to enjoy some time in the sun. This is particularly good news for families, making an Easter holiday much more affordable. Here are some hotels and restaurants for those looking to get away over the break.

Picture Courtesy of 7 Floor Media

PLACES TO GO WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES

Restaurants Location Activity

Johari Rotana Dar es Salaam Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Sea Cliff Zanzibar Zanzibar Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Gran Melia Arusha Arusha Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

The Retreat at Ngorongoro Karatu Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Original Maasai Lodge Arusha Region Spend Night | Game Drive |Full Board |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Kili Seasons Hotel Arusha Region Spend Night | Full Board | Golf |Horse Riding | Spa Massage

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage

Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage

Zanzibar Beach Resort Zanzibar Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Ol Mesera Restaurant Lake Manyara Brunch |Dinner |Kids Fun Activities

White Sand Hotel & Resort Dar es Salaam Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage

Golden Tulip City Centre Dar es Salaam Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage

Amani Safari Lodge & Restaurant Arusha Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Giraffe Beach Hotel Dar es Salaam Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage

Sea Cliff Court Dar es Salaam Spend Night | Bed & Breakfast

Best Bite Restaurant Dar es Salaam Lunch | Brunch| Dinner | Kids Activities

Adventure Aloft Balloon Safaris Tarangire Private Balloon Ride | Breakfast | Game Drive

The African Tulip Arusha Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro Crater Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Mount Meru Hotel Arusha Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Moru Kopjes Serengeti Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage

Element Hotels Dar Es Salaam Dar es Salaam Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge Manyara Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Amani Safari Lodge & Restaurant Arusha Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Utengule Coffee Lodge Mbeya Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner |Spa Massage |Kids Activities

Fanjove Private Island Private Island Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner | Boating & Fishing

Lazy Lagoon Island Bagamoyo Spend Night | Brunch |Dinner | Boating

Cape

However, that you wish to spend your Easter break, either to an Island and stay in luxury hotel & resort or to budget hotel in Zanzibar, Pemba or Mafia Island to experience the beach retreat or bush to experience the wildlife adventure in different National Parks or do an adventure trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, you can contact us (Dar Life) to assist you with all the special packages. Enjoy your Easter!

Spotlight Travelexpo Arusha 2023

Promoting Tanzania Domestic and International Tourism

“I was very happy with the attendance by the travel trade in Arusha, we had 191 agents and tour operators visiting Spotlight from Dar, Arusha, Moshi and even few from Nairobi. The trade really enjoyed the live face to face networking interaction and the exhibitors found the expo very productive indeed”

-Commented by Spotlight organiser Derek Houston

Spotlight TravelExpo

Arusha was a live faceto-face success Expo targeting Arusha- & Moshibased Travel Agents & Tour Operators selling interregional travel. The Expo was held on 02 February 20223 at Gran Melia. It was a half-day event with large number of trade from Arusha and Moshi and few from Kenya and Uganda who attended.

More than 35 exhibitors from mainland Tanzania, Zanzibar and other East African countries participated in the show. The Spotlight TravelExpo Arusha is held at the beginning of each year to give a platform for Hotels, Resorts and Lodges from East African Countries to meet with Arusha & Moshi based regional Tour operators and Travel agents to contract 2023 rates and update them on new developments.

The “Spotlight TravelExpo” was the perfect event to

connect yourself with other Key-Players of the most affected travel industry. The “Spotlight TravelExpo” is going to be an annual tourism event to connect Tanzania Tourism Stakeholders and Tourism Government Authorities.

Spotlight Travel Expo is organised by Houston Travel Marketing Services in co-operation with Kilifair Promotion Co. Ltd the organisers of KaribuKilifair. We also were very grateful for the great support from TASOTA.

“Her Excellency, the President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made great strides in promoting tourist attractions in the country through the ‘Royal Tour’ film, as a leading and patriotic lender in the country, we have seen it is good to support these efforts through this competition which traces its roots in the isles,” she noted.

Unfolding a further goal for hosting it for the second year in a row through the Kizimkazi Festival, she said the CRDB Bank is also determined to leverage such a race to empower young people economically by commercializing it just like other sports.

“In carrying out this mission, this year we have handed over new equipment worth Sh50 million including modern boats rescue

buoys to all 20 participants. This has added a lot of motivation to the participants as this year’s race seemed to be very competitive.”

The CRDB Bank spent more than Sh65 million to sponsor other games in the Kizimkazi Festival including; football, netball, nage, bicycle racing, bao, coconut husking, tug of war, and painting. The bank also built a complete modern science laboratory with its equipment in the Kizimkazi School worth Sh50 million. The laboratory aims at motivating students to study science subjects.

The 20 participants competed in races of two miles for two rounds, whereby Khatib Haji Hamis, a resident of Kizimkazi Mkunguni,

emerged the winner, taking home prize money of Sh2.5 million and a fishing boat for his group from the village he comes from.

Juma Ramadhani Haji from the village of Kizimkazi Mkunguni was the runner-up, who walked away with prize money of Sh1 million, and third was Muhammad Ambar Mpate from the same village, who walked away with Sh700,000 and fourth was Daudi Wajihi Zahor, a resident of Kizimkazi Dimbani, who was awarded Sh500,000.

The coveted festival marked its end on Saturday, August 3, 2022, where the official guest was the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Solution Hassan, where among other things, development projects were handed over.

Picture Courtesy of Paul Mzungute

THE “BRIDGE JOB” STRATEGY

Making Money While You’re in Career Transition

If you’re out of work now, gap until you land the job you want? If you’re fully-employed but concerned about losing your job, what sort of opportunities could you pursue to earn additional income, should the need arise?

Here are some interim options, earn money while continuing to search for the job you really want:

PART-TIME OR TEMPORARY JOB

you genuinely like. If you enjoy shopping or love the products of a particular store, consider working in retail. If you have a passion for cooking or are knowledgeable about food, you might want to be a prep chef at a favorite restaurant. If you have connections at business service organizations and can add value to their operations, try working at a company where your managerial contributions would be valued. Contact several temp agencies, or go

visit businesses in which you have an interest.

WORK FOR FAMILY OR FRIENDS

Do you have relatives or friends who own or run businesses? Would you be comfortable working with them? In tough times, it is important to put your pride aside and ask for help. But in this case, the help would be mutual. Your friend or relative would be the lucky recipient of your services, and you would be gainfully employed, working for someone you already know and like. Contact every friend, relative, or acquaintance who owns or runs a business, and ask about their needs and challenges.

HOME-BASED WORK

With the advent of the Internet and computer technology, it is easier than ever to do real work from home. Some of this work can be enjoyable and lucrative. There is no longer a stigma about working from home, and

suits you. From copywriting to doing proposals to preparing tax returns, there’s no limit to the options. Ask yourself what skills you have, and offer your services to appropriate companies and families in your area. Contact everyone in your network to offer your services, and ask for referrals after your work has been satisfactorily completed.

ODD JOBS

Are you handy around the house? Do you own special equipment or tools? Do you have trade skills that you could offer to other people in your town? There is always a need for reliable, professional help in these disciplines. If you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, you can earn good money providing these much-needed services to organizations and individuals.

THE “BRIDGE JOB STRATEGY” IS A PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO CARRY YOU THROUGH A DIFFICULT EMPLOYMENT OR FINANCIAL PERIOD.

10 REASONS WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS M-PESA PAY BY PHONE SOLUTION

10 REASONS WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS M-PESA PAY BY PHONE SOLUTION

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Dear businessman, don’t be left behind. Find out today, the 10 reasons why your business needs to build a relationship with Vodacom by having the M-Pesa Pay by Phone solution?

Dear businessman, don’t be left behind. Find out today, the 10 reasons why your business needs to build a relationship with Vodacom by having the M-Pesa Pay by Phone solution?

1. The M-Pesa Pay by Phone service is interoperable which means, with this service, your business can receive payments from all other mobile network operator customers as well as banks. Vodacom customers will use the merchant payment option while customers from other networks will use the send money to other networks options.

1. The M-Pesa Pay by Phone service is interoperable which means, with this service, your business can receive payments from all other mobile network operator customers as well as banks. Vodacom customers will use the merchant payment option while customers from other networks will use the send money to other networks options.

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. This service is completely free for customers and merchants. There is no transaction fees charged to a customer nor the business.

. This service is completely free for customers and merchants. There is no transaction fees charged to a customer nor the business.

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NEW COOLEST TECH GADGETS IN TANZANIA

iStore is Tanzania’s only Apple Premium Reseller and offers the complete range of Apple products, iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and the whole range of iPhones which comes with 2 years warranty. At iStore our purpose is to give customers total Peace of Mind.

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Makundi

By George Rodgers

Tanzania is rich with artists of all caliber ranging from those tingatinga artists we’re all come acquainted to, to those more mainstream. They all represent a Tanzania from their individual views, backgrounds and beliefs. Dar Life caught up with the newly emerging artist Foibe who is taking a more active and vocal approach to showing her work.

Name: Foibe Makundi

Profession: Visual Artist

Born: 1974

I was born in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania in 1974. My parents are both from the Marangu, Moshi region in Kilimanjaro. In 1987, my family relocated to Geneva, Switzerland. My interest in Art started in 2nd grade. At 18, I moved to the USA to pursue further studies in the Arts. In 1997, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Arts and in Art History from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I lived and practiced in the Washington, DC until 2009, when I returned back to Tanzania. I now live in Dar-es-Salaam and teach at Ardhi University. I am currently painting a serie on the of "Waswahili: Watu wa Pwani", part of continuous studies of East African people and Cultures.

DL - What inspired you to start painting?

Foibe - Wanting to get accurate depiction of people, kijiji, mlima. My older sister was good at drawings people. I asked her to help me... class mates found out, in proving them wrong, that it was I who did the work. Redrew the image...and again and again... realizing its getting better...then started drawings more and more... I think we started Sanaa period on 2rd grade, which became one of my favorite classes. In 1987, my family moved to

Geneva, Switzerland, where I began to receive a formal training in Fine Arts, along with the other Science and Math and Language courses.

DLFoibe - 29 years.

DLFoibe - 2nd grade in Chang'ombe primary school (8yrs old in 1982). Life Drawings (Figurative/Portraiture, Still Life and Landscape).

Foibe - First Exhibit - Group Exhibit- Student's Work while in High School, International School of Geneva, Switzerland ... probably 1991 or 1992, First Solo Exhibit - Christensen Center Art Gallery, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN, USA – 1997.

DL- W Where d do y ou d o y your w wo rk?

Foibe- In my house. My Dining Room is my Art Studio.

DL- D Do y yo u w work f fro m l life, o or f from p photographs or f from i imagination?

Foibe- I use all means – My favorite is drawing and painting from a model. However, many of my recent work were photographs that I modified in photoshop until I captured the lighting and the tones. Then painted the new images.

DL- W What m mo ve s y yo u m most i in l life, e eithe r t to i inspire or u up set y you?

Foibe- Day to day activities that are part of our culture. The tangible unity I experience among the extended family, friends and colleagues. Regardless of your personal issues and responsibilities, there are routines imbedded in the culture that you just know you have go thru because its the right thing to do, the thing that is expected of you. For example, birth, wedding or death... of anyone you know... or are distantly related to... the emotional and financial support that one can expect during this time.

DL- W Where d do y ou f fee l a art i is g going?

Foibe- I think art is finally evolving in Tanzania. I have faith we are finally waking up from a deep sleep and starting to explore more medias and local subjects.

DL- W What i is t the r role o f t the a artist i in s so ciety?

Foibe- Reflection of the Cultures and the Society.

D DL L- W Whhaat t i is s t thhe e p pllaacce e o of f y yoouur r w woorrk k i in n s soocciieettyy? ?

F Fooiibbe e- Telling the wor ld an uncommon view of the people of East Africa. Subjects that are yet to be mainstream, but are yet oh so part of our lives.

D DL L- W Whhaat t t teecchhnniiqquue e d do o y yoou u u ussee? ? W Whhiicch h i is s m moorre e i immppoorrttaannt t t to o y yoouu, , t thhe e s suubbjjeecct t o of f y yoouur r p paaiinnttiinngg, , o or r t thhe e w waay y i it t i is s e exxeeccuutteedd? ?

F Fooiibbe e- Oil painting- textured brush strokes. I feel that both, the subject and the execution, are equally important. You may have a ver y important subject, but if the execution is done poorly, or inappropriately, then the message may not reach the target.

D DL L- D Do o y yoou u p prreeffeer r a a p peerrffeecct t s smmooootth h t teecchhnniiqquue e o or r a a m moorre e e enneerrggeettiic c e exxpprreessssiivve e t teecchhnniiqquue e a annd d w whhyy? ? A A m moorre e e enneerrggeettiic c / /eexxpprreessssiivve e t teecchhnniiqquue e

F Fooiibbe e- I think it makes a painting, a canvas come alive.

D DL L- W Whhy y i is s y yoouur r w woorrk k s so o p prreettttyy! ! W Whhaat t d do o y yoou u t thhiinnk k m maakkees s i it t s sttaannd d o ouutt? ?

F Fooiibbe e- Both the Subject and the painting technique. The technique - I usually stop when I feel a piece is done, even if the painting is not finished. I use the subject that I feel comfortable expressing an opinion on and also common subjects that many people can relate to.

T To o p puurrcchhaasse e a anny y o of f m my y p paaiinnttiinng g a annd d o otthheer r e exxhhiibbiittiioon n q quueerriiees s p plleeaasse e E E: : f fooiibbee@@aaool l c coom m

History keeper.

Lady in Red Fashion Show 2023 marked its 20th anniversary with a bang! The event, organized and powered by Hugo Domingo Ltd, was a culmination of months of hard work and dedication by the organisers and partners. Lady in Red 2023 was a celebration of fashion and culture, showcasing 16 young and upcoming designers selected by the Tanzania Fashion Association.

Celebrates Milestone 20th Year Anniversary

The event kicked off with pre activations with a model casting event dubbed Food meets fashion in partnership with Neekofoods. It was a vibrant, engaging, and fresh experience for the audience, bringing together food and fashion. The models selected were to grace the runway at the lady in red fashion show on the 11th february 2023 in the selected designs by the talented 16 designers.

Harith Juma Lady in red fashion show project lead quoted “A total of 16 designers showcased their collections, including QB ATELIER, DIANA KOMBA DESIGN, BK BRAND, 3IN1 ATTIRE, FATMA DESIGNS (Disabled group Agusta Masaki), JAINA & SHAKILA (Disabled group Agusta Masaki), JIDE FASHION (Disabled group Agusta Masaki), MK NURU DESIGNS, FIDERINE’S HOUSE OF CULTURE & FASHION, VOLA

ATTIRE, JOE DESIGNS, KASIKANA, CULTURE, NALLY BOUTIQUE, JK SPIFFY.The selection process of designers was thorough, taking into account essential elements such as culture compliance, innovation, creativity, distinctiveness, content, quality, strength of design, and future market potential. The most important aspect was the opportunity for young upcoming fashion designer”

The show set up was enveloped with shades of red and white, bringing the valentine theme to life , as you entered the venue Hugo Domingo created an experience for their guests including beautiful photo sections , vendors booths and waiting area ,where drinks were served as guests waited to be ushered to the main spectacular runway hall.

The lady in red show was hosted

by multi-talented Bhoke, Rio Paul, and stand-up comedian Evans Bukuku. The magnificent production was handled by 361 Degrees. Complementing the show with entertainment in between the show was the talented Katona and a young upcoming singer known as Milda Matanapa, as well as comedy from Punchline by Dogo Pepe.

The event was graced by Miss Tanzania and the runner up, adding glamour to the already magnificent show. Miss Tanzania Halima Kopwe graced the runway as The Lady in Red, dressed by Asya Idarous, founder of the Lady in Red Fashion Show. The show was closed by Mary Fernandes, dressed the astonishing Miss Tanzania runner up Angel Mtatiro in a beautiful red ensemble.

“The Lady in Red Fashion Show was a remarkable event that showcased the best of Tanzania›s fashion industry ” Said Mario Fernandes

Hugo Domingo CEO

He Added “The 16 young and upcoming designers selected by the Tanzania Fashion Association delivered outstanding collections that captured the essence of culture, creativity, and innovation. They presented remarkable designs that left the audience in awe. These talented designers are the future of Tanzania’s fashion industry, and they have set a high bar for the industry. Their unique designs were

a testament to the rich cultural diversity of Tanzania and the creative ingenuity of its people.

The Lady in Red Fashion Show was not just a showcase of fashion, but also a platform to award outstanding individuals. This year’s platform awarded four positions, including Best Lady in Red Male Model 2023 to Hanspopa, Best Lady in Red Female Model 2023 to Farida Wakanda, Best Lady in Red Designer 2023 to Frivola Force, and Lady in Red Lifetime Achievement 2023 to Rehema Samo.

Basata also awarded the Lifetime

contribution and achievement towards the fashion industry and Lady in Red to Asya Idarous.

As the night came to an end, the show had a bonus experience to the guests an afterparty with a line-up of entertainment, such as top djs , DJ Jazzy ,Ivy ,and Bike but also Legendary performance from Chege , Stiver and Yeyo, the show was headlined by Jay Melody and DJ Ally B.

Credit To: Salha Said Kibwana Picture Courtesy I Studio

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Lady in red fashion show!

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WINDS UP WITH A BANG Festival marks 20th anniversary

The 2023 edition was held under the theme: Our Diversity, Our Wealth. In his remarks, festival director Yusuf Mahmoud said that the edition was a milestone given the humble beginnings and the several challenges their organisation had faced.

“But even when we were faced with the most difficult of situations where we almost

had no option but to close, our team never gave up,” he said.

And with the assurance of corefunding from Fumba Town by CPS covering costs to run its office, the festival has already announced the next edition will take place between 9 - 11 February 2024.

Over three nights close to 30 groups thrilled audiences who

had travelled from across the world to catch a glimpse of Africa’s musical diversity and talents.

For many of the revellers in attendance, it was their first time at the festival, whereas others had attended almost all editions for two decades, such as the celebrated artist Mwandale Mwanyekwa, aka Mama Afrika. Many audience

The 20th edition of the globally-acclaimed Sauti za Busara festival came to a thrilling crescendo on Sunday night after three days of powerful performances that breathed life into the Old Fort and the Stone Town neighbourhood.”

members expressed surprise and wonder at the professionalism of the organisation, the high-quality sound and punctuality of all the shows.

Musicians hailed from Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern and Central African regions, for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic that brought the world to its knees three years ago.

Audiences from across East Africa and many corners of the world united in joy to celebrate an eclectic and vibrant programme of live music from the African Continent and diaspora. Sauti za Busara has proved yet again there exists a huge market for more diverse musical expressions from across the Continent.”

As well as the ‘Movers & Shakers’ networking opportunities for music industry professionals, another element of this year’s festival that was highly praised was the ‘Swahili Encounters’ project, which brought together 11 musicians from Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, DRC and Sudan for four days of rehearsals and collaborations, ending with a spellbinding performance on Saturday night.

South African group BCUC, who were the undisputed heroes of Sauti za Busara 2019 with their powerful messages and explosive performances were invited to return for

THE RICH LINE-UP INCLUDED TANZANIAN ARTISTS SUCH AS MZEE WA BWAX, DAMIAN SOUL, PATRICIA HILLARY, ZAWOSE REUNION, STONE TOWN ROCKERZ, UWARIDI FEMALE BAND, ZAN UBUNTU, SUPA KALULU, ZENJI BOY NA WENZAKE, WAUNGWANA BAND AND CULTURE MUSICAL CLUB, ZANZIBAR’S TRADITIONAL TAARAB ORCHESTRA THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 1958.

this special 20th anniversary edition, where they gave another breath-taking show.

Female artists gave some of the strongest performances, including Asia Madani from Sudan, Nasibo from Zimbabwe, Naxx Bitota from DRC, Atse Tewodros Project from Ethiopia and Italy and Zily from Mayotte having their voices heard on two stages inside the Old Fort.

However, the bill was topped by Tiken Jah Fakoly, from Ivory Coast, who is widely known as Africa’s greatest reggae star. He brought the house down with a powerful performance that lasted almost two hours

with a set that was full of conscious lyrics and positive messages, for Africa and the world.

The 20th Sauti za Busara festival was powered by Fumba Town - a project by CPS, Ignite Culture, CRDB Bank, Australian High Commission, Embassy of France, Institut Français, Kendwa Rocks, Mjini FM, ST Bongo TV, Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar, Adventure247 Marketing Agency, Zanzibar Serena Hotel, Coconut FM, Zanlink, Emerson Zanzibar, 2Tech Security and more.

LAW-DAY MARATHON

A race against Gender-based Violence!

The

wife of the President of Zanzibar and the Chairman of the Revolutionary Council

Mama Mariam Mwinyi participated in a walk marathon in celebration of World Law Day.

At the peak of the walk, Mama Mariam Mwinyi said the Government of Zanzibar has taken various measures with the aim of stopping humiliating acts such as enacting laws with severe penalties without bail to eliminate such acts.

She praised the Courts for its efforts that it takes to deal with cases of humiliation, among those efforts is the creation of a special Court to deal with crimes of humiliation. In 2022, the Court had a total of 1,260 humiliation cases and in those 867 cases which is equal to 68.9%.

In the celebration, Mama Mariam was accompanied by various leaders including the wife of the First Vice President of Zanzibar, Mama Zainab Kombo Shaib, the Chief Justice of Zanzibar Hon. Khamis Ramadhan Abdalla, Chief Justice of Tanzania Hon. Ibrahim Thursday Friday.

IS LACK OF CONSISTENCY KILLING YOUR SALES?

S KIN DEEP

The Benefits of Body Scrubs

Is it really true that beauty is only skin deep?

Actually, your skin says much more about your health and wellbeing than you think. Clean, radiantlooking skin is a sign of healthiness and a toxin-free body while shallow, dull skin might indicate harmful toxins polluting the body’s systems.

In a perfect world we would breathe fresh, unpolluted air, the weather, temperature and humidity would be constant, and our lives would be stress free. The fact is that we live in an environment that is less than perfect...far less! On a daily basis our skin is exposed to pollution, contaminated water and air conditioning that robs our skin of its youthfulness and radiance. Body scrubs have various benefits that are not just

good for your skin but also beneficial for your overall health and well-being. Here are four very good reasons for you to hop over at the spa or grab that pot of sea salt!

Skin Glow

This is probably the biggest reason for you to have a body scrub once every two weeks. Sea salt in particular has many minerals and nutrients that help to re-mineralize your skin, feeding it from the outside.

Exfoliating

This is the most obvious reason, but every minute your skin sheds between 30,000 and 40,000 dead skin cells. They get replaced by new ones but the old ones need to go somewhere. Exfoliation helps to remove the dead skin cells and prevents your skin from looking dull and faded. With exfoliation, the skin’s pores are opened and cleaned out, helping to promote toxins and excess minerals being expelled from the body. Ensure that the scrub you use is smooth to the touch.

Increase Circulation

Body scrubs helps to promote blood flow to your skin and at the same time remove excess fluid through the lymphatic system. A professional therapist will be able to use techniques to push toxic fluids towards the lymph nodes and to increase circulation to the surface layers of the skin.

Improve Cellulite and Ageing

Yes! Regular body scrubs can reduce the dimples caused by cellulite and give your skin a smoother appearance. Regular body scrubs help to promote the formation of collagen in the skin which will leave your skin looking younger and visibly firmer. Try scrubs with coffee or green tea as the key ingredients. They are packed with antioxidants to prevent aging.

To ensure your skin stays of toxins aradiant and frees good to have and pollutants, it ixfoliation every professional e so often and at home at least once or twice a week. If you have more sensitive skin it able to scrub wouvis it ld be adup only once a week.

The better you protect yourself, the healthier and better looking you will be.

HERE ARE SOME HOT PLACES FOR PARTIES IN THE COUNTRY

MONDAY TUESDAY

Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge (5-7pm). Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select beers.) Call +255 22 2117050/51.

Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour (4-7pm). Drinks promotions (selection of cocktails), (extensive wine menu) plus (unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks). Call +255 753 360 360.

Alcove Restaurant: The best in Indian and Asian-Fusion Cuisine, since 1987. Call (City Centre) +255 765 213 744 & (Seacliff Hotel) +255 769 213 744.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour (5-7pm), a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call +255 22 221 2500.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar (48pm). Special discounts on selected beers and cocktails every day of the week. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Dar Hash Harriers: The drinking club with a running problem. Every Monday at 5:30pm from various locations. Call: 0754 288 219.

Rhapsody’s: Sundowner special cocktails by Liquid Gold (4–7pm) on the best rooftop in Dar. Call: 0683 094 935.

Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge (5-7pm). Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select beers.) Call +255 22 2117050/51.

Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour (4-7pm). Drinks promotions (selection of cocktails), (extensive wine menu) plus (unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks). Call +255 753 360 360.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar (4-8pm). Special discounts on selected beers and cocktails every day of the week. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Alcove Restaurant: The best in Indian and Asian-Fusion Cuisine, since 1987. Call (City Centre) +255 765 213 744 & (Seacliff Hotel) +255 769 213 744.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Enjoy live music with vibrant ambiance while sipping with a light bite at Kibo Bar and Terrace (8am-11:30pm). Call +255 22 221 2500.

Rhapsody’s: Sundowner special cocktails by Liquid Gold (4–7pm) on the best rooftop in Dar. Call: 0683 094 935.

Looking to unwind after work on a weekday evening, let loose on the dance floor on a Friday or Saturday night, or relax with some mimosas on a Sunday afternoon? Dar Life’s comprehensive guide to Tanzania’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!

THURSDAY

Johari Rotana: Jump the traffic and get ready for the weekend at Hamiltons Gastropub with your favourite drink, delicious menu options, lively music and amazing city and ocean views (4:00pm-12:00am). Call +255 659 070 899.

Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge (5-7pm). Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select beers.) Call +255 22 2117050/51.

Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour (4-7pm). Drinks promotions (selection of cocktails), (extensive wine menu) plus (unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks). Call +255 753 360 360.

Alcove Restaurant: The best in Indian and Asian-Fusion Cuisine, since 1987. Call (City Centre) +255 765 213 744 & (Seacliff Hotel) +255 769 213 744.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar (4-8pm). Special discounts on selected beers and cocktails every day of the week. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Enjoy live music with vibrant ambiance while sipping with a light bite at Kibo Bar and Terrace (8am-11:30pm). Call +255 22 221 2500.

Aladdin’s Palace: Date Night with Romantic Saxophone by Rashidi Pembe plus a bottle of Serengeti Wine & a Cheese Platter for 2 for Tzs 60,000. Call: 0784 002 002.

The Slipway: Enjoy the Sunset while sipping some funky cocktails, have a bite and listen to love music from 6pm onwards. Call: 0754 905 001.

Rhapsody’s: Sundowner special cocktails by Liquid Gold (4–7pm) on the best rooftop in Dar. Call: 0683 094 935.

WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

Johari Rotana: High Heels Night - Ladies, get your high heels ready for a special ladies night every Wednesday with DJ SHANA, drinks packages from 39,000 TZS with free snacks platters. 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Hamilton’s Gastropub, call 0742 732 670.

Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge (5-7pm). Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select beers.) Call +255 22 2117050/51.

Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour (47pm). Drinks promotions (selection of cocktails), (extensive wine menu) plus (unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks). Call +255 753 360 360.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Enjoy live music with vibrant ambiance while sipping with a light bite at Kibo Bar and Terrace (8am11:30pm). Call +255 22 221 2500.

Rhapsody’s: Sundowner special cocktails by Liquid Gold (4–7pm) on the best rooftop in Dar. Call: 0683 094 935.

Johari Rotana: The perfect start to the weekend, every Friday at Hamilton’s Gastropub with the best Live bands in Dar, amazing ambience, great food and drinks, from 4pm to 2am! Call 0742 732 670.

Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge (5-7pm). Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select beers.) Call +255 22 2117050/51.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: African Night, every last Friday of the month at Serengeti & Kibo Terrace Restaurants (Outdoor Barbeque Night with Live band entertainment from B52 Band) from 6:30-10:30pm, for only TSHS 85,000. Call 022 221 2500.

Thai Kani: Enjoy live music, sunset, cocktails and ambience while feeling Thai Cuisines. Call: 0715 486 014.

Scarlett Steak House: Enjoy live music performance with warriors from the east from 6pm onwards. Call 0744 401 636.

Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour (4-7pm). Drinks promotions (selection of cocktails), (extensive wine menu) plus (unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks). Call +255 753 360 360.

Newscafe: Happy Hour from 6pm with Dj in the house, all cocktails Tzs 10,000 only. Call: 0745 855 071.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar (4-8pm). Special discounts on selected beers and cocktails every day of the week. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Aladdin’s Palace: Enjoy a selection of unique cocktails Tzs 10,000 only. Call: 0784 002 002.

The Waterfront, Slipway: Happy Hour (5-9pm) with DJ FU & the Sunset Syndicate from Sunset to Midnight. Freixenet Offer: Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Call: 0769 467 272.

Rhapsody’s: Enjoy special cocktails with Dj in the house from 5pm onwards on the best rooftop in Dar. Call: 0683 094 935.

Alcove Restaurant: The best in Indian and Asian-Fusion Cuisine, since 1987. Call (City Centre) +255 765 213 744 & (Seacliff Hotel) +255 769 213 744.

SATURDAY SUNDAY

Johari Rotana: Welcome to Jack & Grill every Saturday at Hamilton’s Gastropub, for just 49,000 TZS per person from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm dig in to UNLIMTED BARBECUE, special edition Jack Daniels cocktails with live entertainment. Call 0742 732 670.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Enjoy live music with vibrant ambiance while sipping with a light bite at Kibo Bar and Terrace (8am-11:30pm). Call +255 22 221 2500.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar (48pm). Special discounts on selected beers and cocktails every day of the week. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Rhapsody’s: Enjoy special cocktails with Dj in the house from 5pm onwards on the best rooftop in Dar. Call: 0683 094 935.

Alcove Restaurant: The best in Indian and Asian-Fusion Cuisine, since 1987. Call (City Centre) +255 765 213 744 & (Seacliff Hotel) +255 769 213 744.

Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge (5-7pm). Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select beers.) Call +255 22 2117050/51.

The Waterfront, Slipway: Martini Special Nights (611pm) with Mark Band LIVE. Enjoy Two Sparkling Martini Wines for the price of one. Call: 0769 467 272.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call +255 22 2212500.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam – Happy Hour at Skybar (48pm). Special discounts on selected beers and cocktails every day of the week. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Rhapsody’s: Enjoy special cocktails with Dj in the house from 5pm onwards on the best rooftop in Dar. Call: 0683 094 935.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Enjoy live music with vibrant ambiance while sipping with a light bite at Kibo Bar and Terrace (8am-11:30pm). Call +255 22 221 2500.

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Recipe Corner

Baked Thai Chicken Wings

Ingredients

4 tbsp clear honey

1 tbsp chilli sauce, 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

1 tbsp freshly grated root ginger

1 lemon grass stalk, outer leaves discarded and finely

chopped

2 tbsp lime zest

3-4 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

1.4 kg/ 3 lb chicken wings (about 12 large wings)

6 tbsp mayonnaise

2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander, lemon or lime wedges, to garnish.

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Methods

Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°f/ Gas mark 5, 10 minutes before cooking. In a small saucepan, mix together the honey, chilli sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, 1 tablespoon of the lime zest and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice with the soy sauce, cumin, coriander and cinnamon. Heat gently until just starting to bubble, then remove from the heat and leave to cool.

Prepare the chicken wings by folding the tips back under the thickest part of the meat to form a triangle. Arrange in a shallow, ovenproof dish. Pour over the honey mixture, turning the wings to ensure that they are all well coated. Cover with Clingfilm and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight, turning once or twice.

Mix together the mayonnaise with the remaining lime zest and juice and the coriander. Leave to let the flavours develop while the wings are cooking. Arrange the wings on a rack set over a tinfoil-lined roasting tin. Roast at the top of the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the wings are tender and golden, basting once or twice with the remaining marinade and turning once. Remove from the oven. Garnish the wings with lemon or lime wedges and serve immediately with the mayonnaise.

Bread Pudding Recipe

Total Time: 1 hour

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 1 hour

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Level: Easy

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread, at least a day old, cut into 1-inch squares (about 6-7 cups)

1 qt milk

3 eggs

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place milk in a large mixing bowl and add the bread that has been cut into squares. Press the bread into the milk with your hands until all of the milk is absorbed.

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the sugar, vanilla, allspice and cinnamon. Pour over the bread and milk mixture. Add the raisins and gently stir to combine.

Pour the melted butter into the

2 cups sugar

2 Tbsp vanilla extract

1 cup raisins

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Sauce:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

1 cup sugar

1 egg

Few drops vanilla essence

bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Coat the bottom and the sides of the pan well with the butter. Pour the bread milk and egg mixture into the baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes, until the liquid has set. The pudding is done when the edges start getting a bit brown and pull away from the edge of the pan.

While the bread pudding is cooking, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan on low heat. Add the sugar and egg and whisk to blend well.

Slowly cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, then remove from heat. Do not allow the mixture to simmer! (Or the sauce will curdle. By the way, if your sauce curdles, just take it off the heat and blend it smooth in a blender.) Whisk again before serving. The sauce should creamy, and smooth.

Serve the bread pudding with sauce on the side; pour on to taste. Best fresh and eaten the day it is made.

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In Tanzania, a land of superb landscapes and spectacular wildlife, another attraction stands equally tall- the people. Tanzania’s people are among the most welcoming and approachable on earth, with a range of fascinating cultures ready to be shared with visitors. From the wachagga of the slopes of Kilimanjaro to the now world-famous Maasai, a cultural excursion or a longer stay among local people is likely to become one of the most rewarding experiences of any holiday I Tanzania.

In addition, many local areas run their own cultural programmes for visitors, bringing income directly to the community and giving the people the chance to show their lifestyle to the outside world on their own terms. Primary schools can be developed through a tour of the fascinating slopes of Mt Meru; a health clinic is improved through a guided tour of the luscious green Usambara Mountains, or a kindergarten funded by a stroll through the tropical vegetation of the Rift Valley.

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“Cultural tourism programmes are benefi cial to everyone – the tourists get a unique, unforgettable experience, the local people generate income and improve their standard of living…”

Eyasi

Home to some of the last hunter-gatherers in Africa, the Hadzabe bushmen have made the area around Lake Eyasi their long-time hunting grounds. Day-trips or longer safaris with the hadzabe bushmen give visitors a chance to experience a way of life that has long since vanished elsewhere on the planet. Morning hunts with the Hadzabe warriors, armed with bows and arrows, offer a fascinating glimpse into an ancient way of life. Honey-gathering, walks to find traditional healing plants and food, and traditional dances are all part of the Hadzabe cultural tourism experience.

Kilimanjaro

Why not combine a hike up the world’s most impressive mountain with a visit to its people, the historically progressive WaChagga? See traditional and modern Chagga art, culture and homes.

Maasailand

See how the Maasai, among the last of the world’s pastoral peoples, are adapting to the 21st century in their own way and in their won time. Visit Engaruka, the lost city in the shadow of the Great Rift Wall, where Maasai mix irrigation, farming and traditional herding. In Mkuru, near Arusha National Park, short camel treks with local Maasai give visitors a glimpse into nomadic culture, as they climb nearby Ol Donyo Landaree.

Meru

Only minutes from bustling Arusha are spots that look and feel as they did decades ago. But everywhere, too, is transition as the WaArusha and WaMeru peoples adapt tradition to progress and science. Visitors can meet a traditional healer, learn about animal husbandry and agri-culture, and buy carvings and foodstuffs from local handicraft cooperatives or women’s business.

Southern Pare Mountains

Walk the most remote mountains of northern Tanzania with local farmers, through traditional Pare villages and dense tropical forests. From half day to three day guided hikes, this is an opportunity to step into the culture of the Pare people. Visit the Mghimbi Caves, secret hiding place during the slave raids, the proceed to Malameni Rock, the scene of human sacrifices to appease evil spirits up until the 1930s. Walk through the Ikongwe Village, believe by locals to be a gift from heaven, surrounded by mountain terraces and small waterfalls. Profits from these tours are used to subsidise much needed energy saving stoves and educational scholarship.

Usambara

Africa’s Switzerland, a hiker’s paradise, with dozens of varied treks from half a day to a week. The stunning mountainous district of Lushoto was home to one of Tanzania’s great historical kingdoms.

TThe Ol Mesera Restaurant

A Modern Tanzanian Dining Experience

Located in the Manyara Region, close to mother nature. The Ol Mesera restaurant serves as a perfect spot to dine and enjoy Tanzanian cuisines with a modern twist, while you are embarking on a safari.

For an unforgettable Tanzanian dining experience, come and join us for a meal at Ol Mesera Restaurant, taking classic, traditional recipes and ingredients from the local surrounding area and providing you with a feast of modern Tanzanian flavours, textures and colours.

The Restaurant opens at 8:00 am and last orders at 6:00 pm for both walk-in clients and tour groups alike. Start with a heartwarming pumpkin, coconut and ginger soup served with a selection of “Biting Bitings”, from our well renowned threecheese samosas, potato bhajia and plantain crisps.

A FEAST FOR THE SENSES

The Dishes are locally inspired dishes, created to celebrate the “Karibu culture” with a little bit of a modern twist. The two makes the dishes unique and stylish, giving you a whole new dining experience.

For mains, enjoy a family style feast of locally inspired dishes,

created to celebrate the “Karibu culture” in full swing Dishes including Mchicha (Wild Spinach with Cashews and Coconut Milk)

Pilau (Zanzibar spiced local rice with grilled vegetables) Nyama

Choma (slow roasted beef short

Chicken Mishkaki, grilled to perfection. A must-try is our

“The Ol Mesera Restaurant was designed and built-in Manyara for one reason, and that is to celebrate Tanzanian hospitality. A feast for the senses, from the artwork, textiles, decor, friendly faces and the smell of ”

secret recipe of “Chips Ugali” (Local Maize Flour Fries). Great vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options are available.

ACTIVITIES AT OLMESERA

Tanzanite Tour

A lot of travelers tell us that they

the animals – and return for the people. That’s a testament to the warm, genuine hospitality on offer in Tanzania – equally fascinating, cultures that can be experienced in Tanzania. This is a country of storytellers, where myths and legends are passed down from generation to generation. African Galleria is

a place where you can meet the people behind the pieces, from the ebony wood carvers, jewelry designers, painters, craftsmen and chefs.

You know you are buying quality jewellery when you purchase a Tanzanite right in the heart of Tanzania. But have you ever wondered exactly how these precious stones are mined? At the African Galleria we have built a makeshift-mine on our property so that you can experience the life-cycle of each Tanzanite. There is also a ‘peek-window’ where you can watch our jewellers hard at work crafting your next one of a kind jewellery piece. Put some sparkle into your life by going on African Galleria’s Tanzanite Tour.

Ebony Tour

Tanzania is one of the only countries in the world that ethically produce ebony products. If you want to know

more and see for yourself, we recommend you go on the Ebony Tour. There you will get to see the jaw dropping transformations that these artists create. See them in action, turning a seemingly average looking tree stump, into amazing artworks that will take your breath away. Go on, have a look - seeing is believing!

Painting Tour

When people hear the word African, there are a few things

that instantly springs to mind. Going on an African Safari; experiencing the unique African culture and (probably most notably) seeing the wonderful talent and passion expressed in their works of art. At African Galleria, we appreciate art and we are proud to work alongside some of the best artists Tanzania has to offer. We have created a proverbial portal between client and creator, by giving the buyer a chance to shake hands with the artists themselves.

For Booking & Reservation, Contact

The Ol Mesera Restaurant M: +255 717 107 373

E: marketing@africangalleria.co.tz

L: B 144 Main Road passing Lake Manyara

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