Places to Visit in Dodoma

Places to Visit in Dodoma: Dodoma is the capital of the African country Tanzania, situated in the heart of the country, around 500 km northwest of the country’s largest city and commercial capital, Dar es Salaam. It is also the seat of Dodoma Region, covering an area of 2,669 square kilometers.

Dodoma is located at 6°10′23″ S 35°44′31″ E and experiences a semi-arid climate with warm weather year round and an average rainfall of 570 millimeters annually. Dodoma is the site of the two recognized universities the St John University of Tanzania and the University of Dodoma as well as an international school, the Canon Andrea Mwaka School.

History of Dodoma:

The history of Dodoma begins with its foundation made during the construction of the Tanzanian central railway during the German colonial rule. Dodoma was designated as the capital of Tanzania in 1973 for its central location in the country’s geography, replacing Dar es Salaam. The city’s development project was made by the United States architect James Rossant in 1986.

How to reach Dodoma?

Dodoma hosts a small airport with flights from Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Lake Manyara, Ruaha, Tarangire, Zanzibar, Iringa, Mbeya and many other prominent cities. The airport is situated 1.5 km away from the heart of the city.

Dodoma has upgraded road and railway networks that lead city to the country’s commercial hub Dar es Salaam and many other important domestic destinations. Minibuses (dala dala) are the common way to get around Dodoma and there are taxis and rental cars also abundant.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Dodoma:

The culture of Dodoma is concentrated on its reputed universities St Johns University of Tanzania and University of Dodoma, where regular cultural events organized that showcases the significance of Dodoma’s and Tanzania’s culture and history.

Here are some well known shopping options in Dodoma:

• Yashna’s Supermarket
• Two Sisters
• Shabibi Supermarket

List of the prominent food corners in Dodoma include:

• VETA
• Roses’s Cafe
• Leone l’Africano

Things to do in Dodoma:

• Kondoa town tour
• Kolo village walking tour
• Sambwa hill trekking tour
• Royal Village Tour
• Rock paints Tour

List of other places of interest in and around Dodoma include:

• Bunge
• Shabibi Supermarket
• Dodoma Cine Club
• Saint Johns University
• Lake Munguri
• Ruaha National Park
• Muhesi Game Reserve
• Usungu Game Reserve
• Udzungwa Mountains National Park
• Tarangire National Park

Best time to visit Dodoma:

Generally from June to August is the best time to visit Tanzania’s capital Dodoma as when the city recives relatively less rainfall and remains dry.

Accommodation options in Dodoma:

There are several modernized hotels in Dodoma offering a wide range of upgraded amenities like air conditioning, AC, wireless internet, spa, sauna, bar and restaurant, food on request and 24 hour electricity. The major hotels in and around Dodoma are listed below:

• Gasper Hotel
• New Dodoma Hotel
• EOTAS Foundation Camp
• Dear Mama Hotel
• Nam Hotel
• New Planet Hotel
• Humble House
• Golden Crown Hotel
• Amarula Tent Camp
• The Retreat Selous
• Didimiza Beach Guest House

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