Tanzania offers the traveller a wide range of destinations, from the snow capped peaks of Kilimanjaro to the sun drenched beaches of Zanzibar. The spectacular wildlife areas attract visitors from around the globe and tourism has become one of the economy's biggest earners in recent years along with mining. The relative political stability of this nation further enhances its attractions.

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Capital City – Dodoma but the commercial capital is the port city of Dar Es Salaam
Time - +3 hours GMT
Currency – Tanzanian Shilling, payments normally in cash, credit cards are only accepted in major hotels. Approximate exchange rate $1 = 1,300 TZS
Language – Swahili and English
Climate - Tropical, temperatures range from 22-30 degrees centigrade. November to March being the hottest months. The rainy season runs from March through to June.

Dar Es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania and reflects a fascinating blend of its rich historical past and its sophisticated, contemporary present. Dar Es Salaam which means ‘Haven of Peace’ in Arabic, was given its name by Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar, when he decided to use the harbour city as a port and trade centre in 1857. Since then, the town has flourished and is now the commercial hub of the country.