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Jambo From Dar Life A P.O. Box 22530, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255-22 2136250 Cell: +255 784 / 713 434 929 info@darlife.com Head Editorial Board Brittany Karima Assistant Editor Paul Owere Designed and Layout 7 floor media Cell: +255 784 434 929 E-mail: 7floormedia@gmail.com Advertising Asif Bora Tel.: +255 784 434 929 E-mail: asif.bora@darlife.com Contributors: Writers Dr Mohamed Shahari Mkawa, Hoclay Aterio Mganga, Jamilla Vera Swai, John Addison, Kat Boogaard, Kwame Mchauru, Paul Owere, Suhaib Mohammed, Victor Byemelwa & Yusuf Mahmoud Contributors: Photographers Abdul Jamal, Moiz Husein, Clouds Plus Crew, Fashion Association of Tanzania, Jet Line Action , Nafasi Art Space, Swahili Fashion Week, Sauti za Busara, Tanzania Tourist Board, Print Plus, Yahya Mzee Mwinyikombo Design & Layout Indika Jayasekera

s you are all aware, so much has happened in the last few months. The World is currently facing a global pandemic through the outbreak of COVID-19. First and foremost, our thoughts go out to all those that have been affected by this situation. We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the unselfish efforts, and sacrifices made by our health workers and experts to drive us

Our cover story this month is focused on our very own city, Dar Es Salaam. Tanzania’s largest and most influential city. Yet Mount Kilimanjaro, the northern circuit of African wildlife and the island of Zanzibar are the reasons why many tourists that visit Tanzania miss the largest city altogether. With 4.6 million inhabitants, Dar Es Salaam is a vibrant East African city that includes lots of excitement and plenty of character. Culture, beaches, shopping and food - Dar Es Salaam has a little slice of adventure for you to enjoy.

This month’s special features include highlights from the 2020 Kili Marathon- “The People’s Race”, which was a roaring success in Moshi as Tanzanian runner, Joseph Pang managed to sneak into the stadium in top position in the TIGO Kili Half Marathon. We also have an exclusive exposure on East Africa’s finest culture and music festival “Sauti Za Busara”, which celebrates its 17th edition.

While the fashion lovers get to know our new designer of the month Jamilla Vera Swai whose journey began as a fashion model to a top fashion designer. Today she is proud to present

Stay Home Stay Safe! fashion made in Dar Es Salaam to the world and brand outfits for women who infuse exotic, vibrant style, glamour and sophistication into their professional and social lifestyle.

If you have chosen the southern circuit for your adventure safari, then a visit to Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park, Mikumi, is likely to be on your program. A paradise for nature lovers, four to five hours drive on comfortable roads from Dar Es Salaam will take you to this park, which is known for hosting a wealth of Tanzania’s national animal, the giraffe.

Join us as we continue to explore all that Dar Es Salaam and its surrounding areas have to offer in March. As usual, we bring to you our host of cultural programs, parties, special events and offers, as well as the hottest new trends in technology, travel, business and career.

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The Inside Guide: News, Events & Special Offers News Bits Top 11 Exceptional Easter Holiday Offers & Events Easter Retreat at Rivertrees “Country Inn” Family Easter Getaways in Arusha Highlights of The Kilimanjaro Marathon 2020 Flash Back of Sauti Za Busara Music Festival A Sneak Preview of The Wikiendi Live Show Artists of the Month: Yahya Mzee Mwinyikombo

SOCIETY & LIFESTYLE

Women Empowerment Campaign

HEALTH CARE

A Novel Corona Virus Disease Telemedicine Services Oral Health During Pregnancy

REGULAR FEATURES

Book Review

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COVER FEATURES

The haven of peace “Dar Es Salaam”

FASHION & BEAUTY

Fashion Designer of The Month: Jamilla Vera Swai

TOURIST INFORMATION

25 Fun Things to do in Dar Es Salaam Safari Photo Tips Wild and Beauty of Mikumi National Park Hotels & Resorts Travel Schedule Tanzania Travel Tips Arusha Map Zanzibar Map

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BANDARI GRILL: MULTI CUISINE RESTAURANT

New Africa Hotel is a landmark hotel in downtown Dar es Salaam, located in the heart of the city and with a scenic harbor view. Bandari Grill is the oldest restaurant in Dar es Salaam, situated on the first floor of New Africa Hotel. The Lutheran Church and Dar es Salaam Harbor situated right across the road offers stunning views. Newly renovated Bandari Grill offers a multi-cuisine menu with a wide range of delicious international dishes including Continental, Thai, Grills, Local Barbecue, Flavored Curries and Bakery specialties in a family-friendly ambiance. Open for 24 hours for breakfast, lunch, dinner with an extensive à la carte menu, a live pianist will ensure your breakfast is both memorable and nostalgic.

Buffet Breakfast: 35,000 Tsh Lunch Buffet (Power Lunch): 45,000 Tsh Indian Night Buffet Every Saturday: 45,000 Tsh For bookings and reservations, call +255 785 159615.

Events, Special Offers

EXPERIENCE PLAYING GOLF AT DAR ES SALAAM SERENA HOTEL

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel has partnered with the most popular golf club in Dar es Salaam, the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club to offer its guests the perfect way to unwind during a hectic business trip and socialize with business associates in calm surroundings. All guests of Serena Hotel can enjoy complimentary access to the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club via the newly installed Garden Gate! For the keen golfers, this is a chance to “tee off” at the elegant Gymkhana 18-hole Golf Course. Other activities include lawn tennis, squash, and leisurely walks around the cricket ground.

To make reservations, please call + 255 22 221 2500

KARIBU-KILIFAIR SHOW 2020

LIVE MEDICAL CONSULTATION BY AKH

Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania operates an integrated healthcare system across Tanzania and has been engaged in providing quality health care for over 90 years. Partnering with the government in serving the people of Tanzania, AKHS, T has strived to uplift the quality of healthcare through quality services and through human capacity development. Join Aga Khan Hospital Dar es Salaam specialists LIVE on 6th April, from 3pm — 4pm through Facebook and Instagram as they answer all your health-related questions. Feel free to send in your questions in advance, and we will answer them during the session.

For more information: Call: +255 22 234 4625

The worldwide COVID-19 (Corona) pandemic certainly is a human tragedy which affects millions of people around the world. The directors and the team of KILIFAIR Promotion are keenly monitoring all developments regarding the pandemic and impact for the tourism industry. Following economists’ & researchers’ forecasts, the situation shall be “under control” again after the next 2-3 months. This is the time when businesses reopen their doors to serve customers and tourists who will slowly start to travel again — for this time we all need to be ready! Therefore, the directors and the team of KILIFAIR Promotion have postponed KARIBU-KILIFAIR to September 4th — 6th, 2020, in the interest of all stakeholders and to be ready with a wellprepared networking platform to meet and greet each other after a long time, and to promote Tanzania and East Africa tourism activities again!

For bookings and reservations, Call +255 754 200 580.

If you have an event or project that you would like to publicize free of charge, please email us at dar_life@yahoo.com

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April - 2020 MKOMAZI: RHINO TOURISM SANCTUARY

Mkomazi National Park in Northern Tanzania is set to become the first wildlife park in Africa specialized for black rhino tourism. When planning their African safari, tourists from Europe, America, and Asia would add to their visiting itineraries, a few days’ tour of Mkomazi National Park to see the rare African black rhino, now on the verge of disappearing from Earth.

Looking to diversify tourism and wildlife safaris in Tanzania, Mkomazi National Park will introduce rhino tourism in July this year as a new attraction to attract tourists who are interested to see and learn more about the African black rhino. Under the management of Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), Mkomazi is expected to be the only wildlife park in East Africa and the rest of Africa where visitors may see the black rhino.

THE KILIMANJARO PREMIUM LAGER MARATHON 2020

With 53 different nationalities being represented at the event this year, through to the Tanzanian dominating in the half-marathon and setting new course records and the Kenyan’s once again dominating in the Full Marathon, this event really encapsulated its theme — that of being the People’s Race. The 18thedition of the Marathon was graced by the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, who also participated in the Tigo Half Marathon. In attendance too was the Minister for Sport and also the Regional Commissioner, who participated in the Grand Malt 5 km Fun run.

The highlight of the day was when Tanzanian runner, Joseph Panga, in the men’s race, managed to sneak into the stadium in top position in the TIGO Kili Half Marathon. The crowd were on their feet and welcomed this talented runner home as their new hero in a fabulous time of 1:03:59.

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AURIC AIR FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL

COVID-19 has made the world a different place from how we know it. As the outbreak is spreading fast and wide and has already been declared a pandemic, Whilst closely monitoring and following the guidelines set by the Tanzanian authorities and WHO, Auric Air Services Limited have increased their own vigilance, including ramping up hygiene and cleanliness standards, of their facilities and aircraft by having developed internal procedures for the safety of their employees and partners.

All employees have been instructed to follow the public health authorities’ guidance with regards to preventive measures. For the confidence of passengers, they have implemented sanitizing procedures at all our check- in desks as well as at aircraft boarding points and office and aircraft disinfecting procedures whereby all our offices are being disinfected twice daily while aircraft are being disinfected after every arrival. Travel with us, Feel Safe.

ETHIOPIAN JOIN COVID 19 RELIEF EFFORTS TO AFRICA

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, Africa’s largest cargo operator, had transported emergency medical supplies from Jack Ma, the founder of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba, to support the fight against COVID -19 with the aim of reversing COVID 19 in Africa. So far the emergency medical supplies are transported to Bujumbura, Dar es salaam, Entente, Harare, Djibouti, Johannesburg, Juba, Kigali, Khartoum, Lome, Legos, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Nairobi, Libreville, Accra, Kinshasa, Seychelles, Mauritius, Antananarivo, Moroni, Lilongwe and Asmara and the rest will be transported accordingly.

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EXCEPTIONAL EASTER HOLIDAY DEALS & EVENTS! “A colorful variety of activities & romantic weekend holidays lined up for the family, friends & loved ones on Easter holiday at the most happening venues in Tanzania.”

A POLITE NOTE ON COVID 19 WHILE TRAVELLING Dear Guest/Travel Partner The World currently is facing a global pandemic through the outbreak of CORONA VIRUS and our prayers go out to all those that have been affected by this situation. All the hotels, lodges and camps mentioned below are closely monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis and have taken the necessary steps to have precautionary measures put in the place at all the properties. As you think to travel possibilities during this time, the properties mention below want to emphasize that your safety as their client and that of their staff is a priority to them and whilst you may be considering to postpone your travel plans, the properties invite you to note when you book, be advised that hotels, lodges and camps have compile with all the hygiene precautions at all their properties as per the guidelines set by the World Health Organization and the government.

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OCEAN PARADISE RESORT & SPA

Designed as a traditional African roundhouse while featuring all the creature comforts you could need; our 98 rooms and suites are truly unrivalled. Set in 6.5 hectares of serene and colourful gardens, leading to a white sandy beach and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, each room is indeed an idyllic setting. Nestled under a pitched makuti roof, with large patio doors that open up to a balcony where you can sit and take in the sedate pace of African life. A peaceful sleep is guaranteed with complete facilities that will make your stay relaxed and enjoyable.

SPECIAL OFFER: ● USD 82 Per Person Sharing ● Half Board ● USD 119 Per Person Sharing ● All Inclusive ● Superior Garden Room.

Call +255 774 440 990 or email: info@ oceanparadisezanzibar.com

ASANJA GRUMETI

A Luxury Tented Camp, located in the Western corridor of the Serengeti and plays host to the most amazing wildlife spectacle in East Africa.

With only 3 Private Guest Tents, Asanja Grumeti offers complete exclusivity and wild experience.

The Tents are spacious and have been designed as an inspiration from Modern Era with all Modern amenities. Each Tent is an en suite with an outdoor Shower and a Private Veranda with exceptional land views of the Marsh. The camp leaves no footprints and offers a true safari Experience under the guidance of our staff, who strive to make your experience as comfortable as possible. Come escape from the crowds and experience the African wilderness with Asanja, where indulgent Luxury, comfort & Personalized attention is promised.

SPECIAL OFFER: ● Book 5 Nights ● Serengeti or Ruaha ● Get Free Flight ● Accommodation ● Shared Game Drives ● Airstrip Transfer ● From Arusha or Dar es Salaam.

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 oven-fired 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 combine 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: ● $98 Per Night Double Room ● Breakfast ● Available on request ● Swedish Massage ● Coffee Tours ● Bike Rides.

Call: 0743 600 202 or email: info@rivertrees.com

ISOITOK CAMP MANYARA

With only 8 luxury tents you are assured of privacy, very personal services and that special African bush experience that you had always dreamed it to be. The camp is set in a rich wild savannah bush location with an altitude of 1075 metres above sea level. It backs onto the Losimingorti mountain range acting as a natural wildlife corridor from the Ngorongoro highlands through to Manyara conservancy and on into Tarangire National Park.Isoitok Camp Manyara offers a little more than just a place to put your head after a busy day of safaris and other activities and we do urge you to slow down as to fully appreciate the essence and importance of time relaxing and soaking in the African bush and her sounds with a few nights under canvas with us at Isoitok Camp Manyara.

SPECIAL OFFER: ● USD 1350 Per Person Sharing- 2 Nights - 3 Days ● Ngorongoro & Manyara ● Inclusive of Flights ● Accommodation on Full Board ●Transfer & Private Guide ● Game Drive ● Vehicle with Pop up Roof ● Boma Visit ● Concession Fees & Taxes.

Call +255 787 232 747 or email: safari@ coastalholidays.co.tz

MANYARA WILDLIFE SAFARI CAMP

Situated on the rim of the conservation area and surrounded by the enchanting Rift Valley, The Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp comprises 10 canvas tented chalets and 16 cottages with private balconies overlooking Lake Manyara on the left and Manyara National Park on the right. The restaurant overlooking the African bush, serves continental classics and contemporary Indian and traditional dishes with vegetables and herbs grown from the local villages. Other facilities include a swimming pool, and the evening campfire which provides a welcome spot for pre-dinner drinks after a day of wildlife viewing.

SPECIAL OFFER: ● USD 405 Per Person ● 3 Night – 4 Days ● Full Board ● Free Pick up & Drop off in Arusha ● Safari Package Available.

Call: +255 712 332 211 or reservations@ wildlifecamp.co.tz

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CITY LODGE HOTEL DAR ES SALAAM

The new 148-room city lodge hotel Dar Es Salaam is looking forward to welcoming you all this Valentine’s Day. This air-conditioned, modern property offers upmarket facilities for business and leisure travellers, uncapped WiFi, as well as three meeting rooms, fitness room, sparkling swimming pool and deck. Dining needs are catered for at the #café restaurant, which serves full breakfast, lunch and light dinner, as well as packed snack boxes for those on the go or heading out early in the morning. The sparkling swimming pool and spacious pool deck are an ideal spot to catch some sun, cool off in the heat, and enjoy a cocktail at sunset while sweet breezes blow in from the Indian Ocean.

SPECIAL OFFER: Up To 25% Off on Your Stay| US$145 Midweek | US$130 On Weekends and Include Breakfast | Midweek Special: 15% Discount on Rack/Walk in Rates (Monday To Thursday). Weekend Special: 25% Discount on Rack/Walk in Rates (Friday To Sunday).

Call: +255 746 812 540 or email: cldar.resv@clhg.com

FUN RETREAT RESORT – ARUSHA

Located at the foot of Mount Meru with a spectacular view, within the city limit, away from the busy city life. It is an ideal place to unwind after a busy day with various activities that caters for all ages. Fun Retreat Resort provides Accommodation, Entertainment and Ayurveda Rejuvenation Therapies. Upon arrival our executives will guide you to the activities of your choice.

SPECIAL OFFER: ● USD 99 Per Person Per Night ● Full Board ● Free passes ● Water World ● Children Park ● Bumper Car ● Art & Craft ● 10% Discount on Spa. Call +255 622 999 555 or email: jayesh@funretreat.com

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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 centre. The large resort (4 hectares) hosts only 11 villas to ensure the maximum space for each of our guests in an undisturbed harmony of senses.

SPECIAL OFFER: ● $250 Luxury Private Villa ● $200 Deluxe Room ● $150 Cinnamon Room ● Book 2 Night or More: Free Bottle of Wine in your Room ● Book 4 Nights or More: Free 60- Min Spa Treatment ● Full Board ● Butler Service & Gourmet .

Call: +255 776 263 451 or email: reservations@ whitesandvillas.com

GOLDEN TULIP STONE-TOWN BOUTIQUE

The hotel is situated at just a 5-minute walk from the House of Wonders- Beit Al Ajaib. 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 in-house restaurants: a rooftop restaurant and a Pizzeria. The rooftop restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day and offers a variety of Zanzibari and international cuisine.

SPECIAL OFFER: ● USD 92 Per Couple on Bed & Breakfast.

Call +255 773 303 703 or email: info@goldentulipzanzibarboutique.com

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Down By The River, Amongst The Trees

By Delphine Minvielle

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et in Northern Tanzania just outside the bustling safari town of Arusha, Rivertrees looks out toward Mt Kilimanjaro, and is perfectly situated for exploring the abundant nature reserves that this region is home to.

“The inn is a charming country estate that was once an old coffee farm, and still retains the nostalgic air of a well-loved homestead. Sprawling ten acres of fertile greenery, the grounds are a natural extension of Mt Meru’s sloping foothills, and offer a sanctuary for the birds and wildlife indigenous to the area.”

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

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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.

The outdoor massage banda welcomes in the sighing sound of the river, soothing the senses as a talented therapist eases away the weariness of a long journey.

Rivertrees is immersed in the natural beauties indigenous to Northern Tanzania, and there is never any shortage of exploring to do. Option for Arusha National Park and the foothills of Mt Meru a mere 15 minutes away, or spend an afternoon canoeing on Duluti’s spectacular crater lake. A cycle through the colorful bustle of the village and past smallholder coffee projects offers insight into local life.

Rivertrees combines unpretentious comfort with subtle accents of style to create a timeless pause in a traveler’s journey, and a sense of warmth and genuine welcome.

All Pictures Courtesy of Retreat Rivertrees - Country Inn

EASTER RETREAT AT RIVERTREES “COUNTRY INN”

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FAMILY EASTER GETAWAY IN ARUSHA Unwind and connect with nature

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Ayurveda health center offers wellness and illness programs focused on rejuvenation and anti-aging programs to prevent disease process and to maintain an optimum healthy state. We have a skilled and dedicated team of therapists with rich experience and a healing touch that leaves you feeling completely relaxed and revitalized.

WATER WORLD

AYUR ARENA

Boutique styled accommodation with Executive Rooms and Swiss Cottages, designed to blend perfectly with its natural surroundings, acres of lush green garden, a true bird lovers paradise and an ideal getaway for relaxation.

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This is an integrated water play system with swimming pools, paddle boat pool for toddlers and a pool bar. Your little ones can let off scream on the slides and splash around while you enjoy a cold beer or take a dip in the infinity pool.

CHILDREN’S PARK This is a fun and safe environment to stimulate a child’s mind and afford

them a physical and social development. Outdoor activities for children include, Fun Rail - the mini train, Fun Kart - for the independent biking experience, Bumper Cars - for the enthusiastic car lovers. Indoor activities at Fun Dazzle consist of three sectors which are Naughty Castle an integrated play area, Art and Craft area for the creative mind and Arcade Game Zone - for kids/adults who enjoy the digital world and equipped with the latest 9D Virtual Reality Machine.

Fun Retreat Resort is uniquely positioned at Moshono, Arusha, easily accessible from both Nelson Mandela Road and the newly built Arusha Bypass: 15 minutes’ drive from the city center(7KM), So minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport 25 minutes from Arusha Airport(17KM).

All Pictures Courtesy of Fun Retreat Resort - Arusha

By Fun Retreat Correspondent

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THE KILIMANJARO PREMIUM LAGER MARATHON 2020 The People’s Race!

By John Addison

The passion, excitement and delight of everyone involved in the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon, from local residents to international runners, is what makes the Kili Marathon in Moshi so popular around the world! We are delighted with the outcome of this year’s event.” These were the words of Race Organiser, John Addison.

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THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY WAS WHEN TANZANIAN RUNNER, JOSEPH PANGA, IN THE MEN’S RACE, MANAGED TO SNEAK INTO THE STADIUM IN TOP POSITION IN THE TIGO KILI HALF MARATHON. THE CROWD WERE ON THEIR FEET AND WELCOMED THIS TALENTED RUNNER HOME AS THEIR NEW HERO IN A FABULOUS TIME OF 1:03:59.

JOSEPHAT JOSHUA, ANOTHER TANZANIAN FOLLOWED CLOSELY BEHIND HIM, WITH KENYAN RUNNERS VINCENT TOWETT AND WILSON KIBOGO TAKING 3RD AND 4TH POSITIONS RESPECTIVELY."

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ith 53 different nationalities being represented at the event this year, through to the Tanzanian dominating in the half marathon and setting new course records and the Kenyan’s once again dominating in the Full Marathon, this event really encapsulated its theme – that of being the People’s Race.

The 18th edition of the Marathon was graced by the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, who also participated in the Tigo Half Marathon.

In attendance too was the Minister for Sport and also the Regional Commissioner, who participated in the Grand Malt 5km Fun run.

The Kili Marathon can definitely claim its title as that of now being the biggest road running event in Tanzania, with over

11 0000 participants spread over the 3 different races, and double that in spectators and supporters all lining the route and into the finish stadium.

Sunday morning - Race Day and the runners were greeted by the most perfect day to run the Marathon. The Grand Old Lady, Kilimanjaro - with her fabulous snow-capped peak showed herself in full glory for the entire day.

The highlight of the day was when Tanzanian runner, Joseph Panga, in the men’s race, managed to sneak into the stadium in top position in the TIGO Kili Half Marathon.

The crowd were on their feet and welcomed this talented runner home as their new hero in a fabulous time of 1:03:59.

Josephat Joshua, another Tanzanian followed closely behind him, with Kenyan

Runners Vincent Towett and Wilson Kibogo taking 3rd and 4th positions respectively.

In the ladies Half Marathon, Tanzanian runner, Magdalena Shauri set a new course record in a time of 1:09:54. She led the race and had a very strong finish with Kenyan Runner, Susy Chebet coming in six minutes after her in second position.

Both Tanzanian winners, were runners came from the Tanzania People’s Defense Force [TPDF].

In the Full Marathon, the Kenyan’s took up most of the top 3 honours in both the men and the ladies’ races, with Jackson Makombe being the only Tanzanian to make the podium in 8th position.

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2:16:56, while the ladies’ race was won by Lydia Wafula, who won it for a second consecutive time in a time of 2:47:05.

Angel John of Tanzania finished 4th overall and took home the incentive prize of Tsh1.5m from Tanzania Breweries Limited for the first Tanzanian lady in, along with Jackson Makombe in the Men’s race.

Meanwhile, the less serious runners enjoyed a more leisurely pace and made the most of the Race Route that was alive with activities and hype. The Sponsors on board 24 I Dar Life I APRIL 2020

really impressed, from Spray Tunnels, to dancing girls, Instagram photo booths, rub down stations, food tables and music, there was something for each and every one!!!

Also, all the official Race Results are up on the official website for viewing and downloading of your official finish certificate and photo finish picture. www. kilimanjaromarathon.com.

While the finished stadium was a festive beer garden, Nyama Choma stalls and lots of entertainment on the stage.

The organisers of the 18th edition of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon, Tigo Half Marathon and Grand Malt fun run, would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to each and every participant, their suppliers, sponsors as without the combined effort of all involved, the event would not have been such a massive success.

All runners need to do is insert their race number and hit search – it will bring up all images with that race number and it gives them an option to download all images, all event branded too.

All Picture Courtesy of Jet Line Action Photo

EVERY YEAR BRINGS NEW EXCITEMENT AND INITIATIVES AND KILIMANJARO PREMIUM LAGER SPONSORED THE PERSONALIZED PHOTOS ON ROUTE THIS YEAR. WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND ALL RUNNERS THAT THEY CAN NOW DOWNLOAD THEIR PICTURES FREE OF CHARGE VIA OUR WEBSITE, FOLLOW ON THE LINK BELOW AND THEN SHARE VIA ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS PLEASE: HTTPS://WWW. KILIMANJAROMARATHON.COM/NEWSMEDIA/GALLERY/2020-GALLERY/.”

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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CAMPAIGN Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd Celebrates International Women’s Day In Style

Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd launched a twoweek women empowerment campaign called Mwanamke Shujaa (Swahili for Brave Women) which ran on both radio (Classic Fm) and TV (Clouds Plus). The campaign also involved an event hosted by sales and marketing director, Ms. Josephine Msalilwa with the deputy minister of lands and human settlement development Hon Dr. Angeline Mabula as the guest of honour."

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he event showcased Coca-Cola Kwanza’s 5by20 initiatives, Women panel discussion and women empowerment work, while also providing a platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services.

The main objective is to recognize and serve as a platform for amplifying the exemplary contributions of Tanzania women in their community. Events gathered more than 250 women across Dar es Salaam region.

Picture Courtesy of Clouds Plus Crew

By Victor Byemelwa

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EAST AFRICA’S FINEST CULTURE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

“SAUTI ZA BUSARA 2020”

THAT TOOK PLACE AT NGOME KONGWE, STONE TOWN IN ZANZIBAR

By Yusuf Mahmoud SAUTI ZA BUSARA IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MUSIC FESTIVALS IN EAST AFRICA, FEATURING VARIOUS ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD EACH YEAR. THE EVENT SHOWCASES A DIVERSE PROGRAM OF EXCLUSIVELY AFRICAN LIVE MUSIC, PROVING A VALUABLE STAGE FOR LOCAL TALENTS. THE 2020 EDITION ROCKED THE WALLS OF THE STONE TOWN WITH OVER 40 SHOWS ON THREE STAGES FROM 13TH TO 16TH FEBRUARY.”

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The audience, too, was as diversified as the artists line up, they had travelled from as far as Australia, Norway, Greece, France, Germany, Russia, USA, Japan and other parts of the world.

Sauti za Busara 2020 was one-stage that witnessed a verve of talent from all over Africa. The 2021 edition of the Sauti za Busara will be held between February 11 and 14.

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All Picture Courtesy of Sauti za Busara

fter four consecutive nights of energetic live performances at the iconic Ngome Kongwe, curtains rolled down on the 17th edition of the Sauti za Busara music festival. Featuring an array of performances from artists who came from different parts of the African continent, the festival breathed life into the usually quiet neighbourhoods of Stone Town.

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The Haven of Peace

“Dar es Salaam” Tanzania’s bustling capital

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Dar es salaam means ‘haven of peace’. The name was bestowed on the city during the time of Sultan Seyyid Majid, who chose the sleeping fishing village of Zaramo to have his summer palace, Bandur ul Salaam, the palace of peace. The village thrived and grew under the Sultan’s presence, becoming a centre of trade for ivory and slaves and transforming over time into the bustling city of Dar es salaam.”

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lthough Dodoma, in the middle of the country, is Tanzania’s designated capital city, Dar es Salaam remains Tanzania’s social and commercial heart, as the country’s largest and richest city.It is one of the largest cities in East Africa by population, as well as a regionally important economic centre. Located on the Swahili coast, the city is one of the fastest growing cities in the world.

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Over the last century, Dar es Salaam has transformed from a sleepy Zaramo fishing village into a thriving metropolis of over four million people (and growing). Straddling some of the most important sea routes in the world, it is East Africa’s second-busiest port and Tanzania’s commercial hub.

The city is a melting pot of cultural influences, Arab, Indian, German and British

influences can be found in the city’s architecture. Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus and Christians coexist peacefully, with the wail of the azan blending with the sound of church bells in the mornings. Down at Kariakoo, Chinese electronics jostle with chickens in the market, cheerful Tingatinga paintings are stacked next to folded piles of khangas and kitenges, traditional medicines sit alongside neat pyramids of fruit

Dar has an electric live music scene. Traditional taarab orchestras rub shoulders with dance bands playing jazz, salsa and afro funk. Rap, hip-hop and bongo flava artists collaborate and perform around the city.”

and vegetables as shopkeepers hawk their wares.

Visitors to Dar es Salaam are well catered for, with a choice of accommodation for all budgets, from backpacker hostels to five star hotels. For the business traveler, there are a number of hotels boasting world-class conference facilities. There’s a mind boggling range of restaurants offering Thai, Indian, Italian,

Japanese, Turkish Cuisine Ethiopian cuisine and more.

Of course, you can also find local restaurants serving chipsi, ugali and nyama choma, freshly grilled meat.

If you are a street foodie you can try the Mishkakis (grilled beef of chicken skewers) and fried Mohogo (tapioca) dipped in spicy chili sauce sold at the street kiosks at the Oysterbay Beach located on the peninsula.

Tanzania’s best and most inventive musicians are showcased in May at the B-Connected Festival in Mnazi Mmoja Grounds. For film lovers, November sees Dar host the annual Euro African Film Festival.

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Picture Courtesy of 832 Productions & Moiz Hussein

The city that includes lots of excitement and plenty of character.

Culture, beaches, shopping and food - Dar Es Salaam has a little slice of adventure for you to enjoy.

visitors the chance to take part in workshops on painting, batik and etching.

Beyond the museums, music and art found in the city centre, Dar has its own selection of spectacular beaches at Kunduchi, Mikadi, Mjimwema and Jangwani. At jangwani, there’s snorkeling and diving on offer, with the chance to see tuna, king fish 34 I Dar Life I APRIL 2020

and even white tipped reef sharks. Kunduchi is home to Kunduchi wet ‘n’ Wild, East Africa’s largest water park, with go-karting, quad-biking, waterskiing and slides, it is ideal for a day out with the family.

Visitors could cross over to Kigamboni by a 10 minutes’ ferry ride or by a 20 minutes’through road crossing

one of the beautiful bridges called “The Nyerere bridge” where they spend the morning at the Waterpark or just relax and catch a tan at the popular Mikadi Beach.

Scratch beyond the surface in Dar es Salaam and you’ll find it’s a city rich in diversity and filled with character.

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A SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE WIKIENDI LIVE SHOW THAT TOOK PLACE AT NAFASI ART SPACE IN DAR ES SALAAM

By Kwame Mchauru

February 29th marked another milestone for the WIKIENDI LIVE show. The event was spectacular as it captivated a huge number of music enthusiasts across Dar es Salaam, who came to enjoy live music from various traditional and modern artists in Tanzania. It was a joyous moment to see revelers enjoy the rhythms from different genres. The event was graced by various artists who brought different flavors of music, quenching the thirst of revelers with their preferred genres which included traditional music, Singeli, dance and acrobatic shows!

All Picture Courtesy of Abdul Jamal & Nafasi Art Space

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JAMILLA VERA SWAI BALANCES HER PETITE STATURE BY MAKING GRAND, VIBRANT, EXOTIC, ALL IN YOUR FACE EXTRAORDINAIRE DESIGNS. FASHION DESIGNER OF THE MONTH

“JAMILLA VERA SWAI” From modeling to fashion designer

Credit To: Fashion Association of Tanzania and Swahili fashion week

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hen the colours mix on a fabric to form bold, vibrant designs, you get a stunning African print.

Tanzanian designers are not letting that opportunity pass by, they use all their imagination to create masterpieces.

They are claiming the fashion industry stage from the Swahili Fashion Week in Dar es Salaam to the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in South Africa. Tanzanian designers are pushing the boundaries with a simple 38 I Dar Life I APRIL 2020

“Kitenge” leaving masterpieces in their wake.

Every month Dar Life dedicates this section to young emerging and well-known designers who want to create brands and use the fashion platform as a stepping stone towards achieving their dream.

This month we meet Jamilla Vera Swai whose ideas in designing clothes and accessories are amazing, you must watch out!

Born in August 1975, Jamilla’s love affair with fashion started at the tender age of 7, when she came across her auntie’s fashion sketches.

At the age of 14 while she was still in high school, she started modeling for adverts on a local TV station in Maputo as well as designing for the agency she was signed with, Estudio Stilo.

Being of a petite stature and not being able to model full

Credit To: Fashion Association of Tanzania and Swahili fashion week

time, Jamilla concentrated on what she was doing best, which was designing.

To perfect her skills, she joined Institute de Bela Artes in Maputo to study fashion then later on moved to Fashion College International in Nairobi to complete her studies.

In 2002, she returned to Dar es Salaam and established JamillaVeraSwai Studio. Since then she has participated in various festival shows through the years, including The Swahili Fashion Week, Mozambique Fashion Week, South Africa Fashion Week and several

Not being content with just studying, she co-founded SuturCouture in 2000.

She has participated in various fashion shows in Nairobi, Magadi and Dares-salaam, where she has gained recognition. With her ideas and persona, she quickly made an impact on advertising agencies who hired her to work as a costume designer on TV adverts such as Pilsner ice, Konyagi ice, Kencell and Aids Awareness Campaign."

others.

Her numerous clientele include local celebrities and regular career women from all walks of life. Besides supplying her designs in her own studio, they are also available in some retails shops in Dar es salaam and Zanzibar - Tanzania, Nairobi - Kenya and North Carolina United States of America (USA).

Today she is proud to present fashion made in Dar es Salaam to the world and brand outfits to women who infuse exotic vibrant style, glamour and sophistication into their professional and social lifestyle.

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THINGS TO DO IN

DAR ES SALAAM

A lifetime sustainable travel experience

Dar Es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest and most influential city. Yet Mount Kilimanjaro, the northern circuit of African wildlife and the island of Zanzibar are the reasons why many tourists that visit Tanzania miss the largest city altogether.

With 4.6 million inhabitants, Dar Es Salaam is a vibrant East African city that includes lots of excitement and plenty of character. Culture, beaches, shopping and food Dar Es Salaam has a little slice of adventure for you to enjoy.

However, whatever you end up doing, you can’t miss out on these 25 local attractions that will surely make your time in Dar es Salaam truly memorable.

BONGOYO ISLAND

One of the most entertaining things to do in Dar Es Salaam is swim in the beautiful warm tropical Indian Ocean. Bongoyo Island is a small island off the coast of Dar that makes a fantastic day trip of lazing on the beach, snorkeling and dining on fresh fried fish and chips Since becoming a marine reserve a few years ago, fees have severely increased, but it’s still worth it. Get to the island by taking a boat from The Slipway shopping center.

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TINGATINGA ART CENTER

Tanzanians have long been famous around Africa for their artwork. The modern movement of Tingatinga painting is one favorite style of Tanzanian art. An artistic movement that began with Edward Said Tingatinga, the style is characterized by extremely bright oil colors and cartoon imaginative figures. The Tingatinga center is a rainbow of color and artistic inspiration. You can browse around and buy anything you see!

COCO BEACH ON THE WEEKENDS

Coco Beach, also known as Oyster Bay, is a stretch of beach located on the Msasani Peninsula of Dar Es Salaam. If you are looking for fun things to do in Dar Es Salaam, head over to Coco Beach on the weekend when it’s packed full of local Tanzanians. There are plenty of street food snacks and sometimes live music. The open area is also a place where frequent concerts and parties take place – check the city events guide.

Swimming is not really recommended at Coco Beach, though some choose to wade in the water.

JANGWANI AND MBUDYA ISLAND

North of Dar Es Salaam there are a few lovely beaches and islands to enjoy as well. From White Sands hotel in Jangwani, you can take a boat to Mbudya Island, a great place to unwind and eat freshly caught Indian Ocean seafood.

ASKARI MONUMENT

One of the most well-known historical statues of significance in Dar Es Salaam is Askari Monument. Depicting a soldier with his bayonet pointing to the harbor, the monument is a reminder of the soldiers that fought as the Carrier Corps in World War I. The cast bronze Askari Monument is supposedly located in the precise center of Dar.

TANZANIAN BEVERAGES

Everywhere you travel you’ll encounter a new and unique set of local beverages. When you are in Tanzania you may want to sample the selection of locally brewed beer, have a few cups of Dar street coffee and especially guzzle a pungent Stoney Tangawizi.

NATIONAL MUSEUM

If you want to learn more about the history and culture of Tanzania or see some of the fossils that have been uncovered in the country, you’ll be interested in visiting the National Museum.

TEMPLE ROAD

If you are walking around downtown Dar Es Salaam, take a stroll down Temple Road where you will find a selection of religious temples. You can visit a few of the temples and have a look around.

ZANZIBARI MIX

There is one dish in Dar Es Salaam that is rare, but is a gem of an example of an expertly prepared dish that sums up the realm of cultures and traditions of the city: Zanzibari Mix. The makeshift Mama Mumtaz restaurant is not easy to find -in fact, you will probably have to walk to Kariakoo market and ask someone to direct you to it.

TANZANIAN STREET FOOD

Whether it’s roasted maize or mama cooked Tanzanian chapatis also try Mishkaki which is the Tanzanian version of meat on a stick – street style shish kebabs!

INDIAN FOOD

With a sizable population of Indians, there’s a decent selection of delicious Indian food available in Dar Es Salaam. central Dar Es Salaam, is one of the best areas of town to locate good Indian food.

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KARIAKOO MARKET

One of the busiest and most thrilling markets in Dar Es Salaam is the local Kariakoo market. This is the place to go if you are hunting for the best bargains in town or wish to see the authentic side of local style Tanzanian shopping. Make sure you haggle to get the best deals.

KANGA SHOPPING – UHURU ST.

A popular thing to buy in Dar Es Salaam are the colorful pieces of wrap around cloth known as kangas. These brightly dyed rectangles of fabric are available in infinite colors, with infinite patterns and often include a message written in Kiswahili.

Head over to Uhuru Street in downtown Dar Es Salaam for a huge distribution selection of kangas.

AZANIA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Originally built by German missionaries in Tanzania, the Azania Lutheran Church is an iconic structure located at Dar Es Salaam’s harbor front. From the cathedral you’ll have easy access to other tourist attractions around town.

NYAMA CHOMA

Nyama Choma (roasted meat – often goat) is wildly popular – and incredibly delicious. Go to a local restaurant, order your choice of meat and wait for it to slowly roast. In Tanzania, nyama choma is served with a few chillies and sometimes a tomato and red onion garnish.

Many Tanzanians choose to wash down their nyama choma with a few beers.

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SOUTH COAST BEACHES

Seclusion, peace and quietness is how I would describe the South Coast Beaches of Dar Es Salaam. There are a number of hotels that you can visit, or you can rent your own personal banda that covers the hut for the day. The lanky palm trees rustling in the breeze and the rhythmic wash of waves makes spending a day on the South Coast Beaches one of the most relaxing things to do in Dar Es salaam. One of the best things to do on the South Coast is to go horse riding on one of the best beaches you will ever encounter. The Dar Es Salaam Horse Club is located nearby to the world famous Ras Kutani Resort. Get there by personal vehicle or by local dala dala minivan. You’ll need to cross to the Kigamboni side of Dar Es Salaam by taking the ferry across the port.

SWAHILI DELICACIES

In the evenings, Ali Kuku, Mamboz, Ten To Ten and Natasha are famous for its barbeque chicken and chips, located in the city centre. Other places to try matoke (green banana) are Chef’s Pride (Chagga Street in city centre) or Zahir Restaurants ( Mosque St in city centre).

PUGU HILLS NATURE RESERVE

Pugu Hills is a designated nature reserve located around 25 kilometers from the center of Dar Es Salaam. Along with an opportunity to hike the trails, you can also choose to bird watch or visit the cave which is famous for its colony of bats. You can either get to Pugu Hills on your own or take a day tour.

MWENGE CARVERS’ VILLAGE

Located on the outskirts of town, Mwenge Carvers’ Village is a great attraction in Dar Es Salaam if you are in the market for Tanzanian souvenirs. Though there is a lot of the samesame type of things, if you take the time to browse around you’ll come away with some unique and quality Tanzanian handicrafts.

NIGHT LIFE

Dar Es salaam has a lot to offer when it comes to entertainment and relaxation especially at night. Here is a collection of top venues to kick start your experience in this amazing city! Akira is one the favourite rooftop bars in Dar es Salaam.

With a chilled-out vibe and great music, it offers 360-degree sea views. Dar Live has a Zanzibari feel to it, being on the beach, and is open and very casual. The bar is on the beach, nestled among Dhow furniture in a most rustic fashion, open throughout the week. The George and Dragon has a very strong expat following with various activities every night to keep anyone entertained. Trinity is another place with a true Tanzanian feel with live bands and good vibe, located near Oyster Bay. Every Saturday and Sunday get entertained at Mediterraneo with a live band, beach party and bikini party. There are more than five casinos in Dar Es Salaam such as, Sea Cliff Casino, Princess Casino, New Africa in the city where you can have fun, gambling experience and be entertained. Latest on the block and with the best views of Dar by night is High Spirit Bar, Lounge & Nightclub located on the roof top of IT Plaza, Ohio Street and Havoc Nightspot is the freshest addition to Dar’s nightclub scene with spectacular views of the ocean and Dar’s skyline and offering a wide range of drinks and cocktails, dance the night away to the rhythm and eclectic beats by our DJs and special performers.

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THE SLIPWAY

The Slipway is Dar Es Salaam’s premier shopping and leisure centre. Here, you can shop, drink, dine or watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean. Parents can set their children loose in our waterfront playground, and travelers can relax in our lovely hotel rooms.

BAGAMOYO TOWN

Bagamoyo town located north of Dar Es Salaam, is an ancient East African trade port.

The town has been influenced by Arabs and Indians to create a uniquely Swahili culture. On a day trip to Bagamoyo, you can visit ancient ruins, old churches and mosques and tour one of Tanzania’s only colleges of arts known as Chuo Cha Sanaa. If you don’t have your own transportation, you can get to Bagamoyo by local bus or by taking a day tour.

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DAR ES SALAAM FISH MARKET

One of the favorite things to do in Dar Es Salaam is wake up early in the morning and wander around the Dar Fish Market. People gather from around the city to purchase the fresh catch of the day. Arrive at around 6:300 am to catch the most energized fish auction taking place.

FISHING

Latham Island (Fungu Kisimkasi) is a small, uninhabited oceanic island. The island and its associated reefs stick out the Indian Ocean in the middle of nowhere, an insignificant pinhead in the Indian Ocean. This structure promotes currents, and provides haven for baitfish and their predators and is thus a great big game fishing destination. The Island lies 45 nautical miles East of Dar es Salaam so may be fished on a day trip or more advisably on an overnighter, during which the adventurous angler can try for the mighty Broadbill Swordfish. There are several charter operators out of Dar, and they generally fish at Latham itself or for shorter and cheaper outings, work the Zanzibar Channel. Both fisheries can provide exciting sport - offering chances at Black and Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin and Dogtooth Tuna, King Mackerel, Dorado, Giant Trevally, bottom fish such as grouper and Red Snapper, and many more. It is an angler’s paradise. If you have a day off in the dark and love to hear a big reel scream, don’t hesitate to take off into the blue water, it’s right at your feet.

Picture Courtesy of Tanzania Tourist Board & Moiz Hussein

VILLAGE MUSEUM

The Village Museum offers a chance to observe a number of typical style Tanzanian traditional huts and learn more about the tribes of the country. Dance and drum performances are held in the evenings on weekends.

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VOLUNTEER AND DO IT OFTEN 3 Career Boosting Reasons or Why You Should Volunteer

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ou put a lot into your job hunt. You tweak your resume, polish your LinkedIn profile, research companies, and brush up on your interview skills as needed.

But, what if I told you that you’re missing something big? Something that 76% of career advisers say will make you way more likely to actually land the job.

WELL, YOU’RE PROBABLY WONDERING WHAT THIS MAGICAL SECRET FOR SUCCESS IS, AREN’T YOU? ONE WORD: VOLUNTEERING. Here are three reasons to why you should start volunteering today, to boost your career chances: It Looks Good On Your Resume Let’s start with the most obvious one first. If there’s one point that you can’t refute, it’s that volunteer work looks great on your resume. After all, when’s the last time you heard someone complain about a person being too helpful and community-minded? Probably never. I’m sure that the skills 46 I Dar Life I APRIL 2020

listed on your resume are nothing short of impressive.

But, when you’re willing to use those competencies to help with a deserving cause — even when there’s really nothing in it for you? That makes you look not only qualified, but conscientious.

It Presents An Opportunity To Meet New People No, networking doesn’t just need to be done on LinkedIn or at a formal networking event.

And, it definitely doesn’t need to be forced, uncomfortable, and filled with awkward pauses.

So, this is where volunteering comes in. It’s an easy and completely natural way to meet some new connections in your area. Generally, volunteer opportunities have a pretty friendly, low-pressure environment. This means that you can have genuine, engaging conversations with people who share your interests — without that awkward air of expectations. Chances are, you’ll make more meaningful connections doing this than you ever have around the appetizer table at a networking event.

It Helps You Determine Your Career Goals Donating your time to volunteer is also a great way to gather information and find out a little bit more about what exactly you’re looking for in regards to your career.

Perhaps you’ve always worked for a large company and are curious about what life is like with a smaller nonprofit. Or, maybe you’re itching to find out a little bit more about what it’s like to work in a startup environment. Beyond company size, volunteering is also an effective way to discover other important tidbits about how you function. Do you like working independently, or as part of a team? Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty, or do you prefer to do the coordination and administrative tasks?

Does working with a certain type of organization make you feel especially inspired and fulfilled? Volunteering presents a non-threatening opportunity for you to figure all of that stuff out. And, that information is undoubtedly valuable when determining your next career move.

All Picture Courtesy of Ally Hamisi

By Kat Boogaard

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Why being generous is critical to your business success

By Suhaib Mohammed

OFTEN, ENTREPRENEURS ARE OBSESSED WITH ACCUMULATING MATERIAL THINGS -- MORE TRAFFIC, MORE CUSTOMERS, MORE MONEY.

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he most vocal and fiercest critics of capitalism, Karl Marx, shouldn’t be blamed.

He was right when he called our obsessiveness for wealth and profit as “primitive accumulation.”

Worse, our obsessiveness over wealth and profit is a never-ending game.

Here are three reasons why being generous is critical to your business success. Let’s get right to it.

Generosity Begets Contentment Looking at it on the surface, the act of giving doesn’t make much sense. But when you critically dissect it from the inside, you’ll find out that being generous is not only about losing a sheer of your products.

It’s not about being favorable to some folks and doing a disservice to your venture either.

It’s quite the opposite.

If you give your physical product or a share of your profits to someone, you’re actually doing a personal good to both yourself and your beneficiary.

The More You Give, The More You Get When you offer a freemium service to your potential premium subscriber, charge $0.00 for your dropshipping business, or

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give out your 300-page e-book for free to your new blog subscriber, you’re not losing a sale.

You’re building a strong relationship with your prospective customer.

You’re building a solid connection with your audience. The connection will help your buyer to not only get to know you better, but admire you and trust you. Whatever you sell, whatever you stand for, if you want to stand out and reap more rewards, you have to give more.

Giving Doesn’t Just Build Your Business. It Changes Your World When you give out something for free, you’re not only opening the gates of the word-of-mouth advertisement for your startup. In reality, you’re inspiring your audience.

You’re building your community. You’re changing your world for the better. Give out some funds or books to a person or your local community. The items you give out will do much more than put a smile in the person’s face. It will directly contribute to improving their life. Sure, that will motivate them to give as well -- when they get their business ideas off the ground -- and the engine of giving back continues to recycle.

All Picture Courtesy of Ally Hamisi

THE ACT OF GENEROSITY IN BUSINESS

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HERE ARE SOME HOT PLACES FOR PARTIES IN THE CITY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge from 5:00-7:00pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call +255 22 211 7050/51.

Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge from 5:00-7:00pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call +255 22 211 7050/51.

Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 4-7pm.

Drinks promotions with a great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call +255 687/0753 360 360.

Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 4-7pm.

Drinks promotions with a great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call +255 687/0753 360 360.

Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano and our Pool Bar. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call +255 779 000 006/7.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar from 16:00 to 20:00. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and Cocktails every day of the week. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call +255 22 221 2500.

Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano and our Pool Bar. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available.

Call +255 779 000 006/7.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar from 16:00 to 20:00. Enjoy 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. We run every Monday at 5:30pm from various locations. Call: 0754 288 219.

Rhapsody’s: Sundowner Happy Hour from 4–7pm, 50% Off on local beers, cocktails & house wine. Call: 0683 094 935.

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Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call +255 22 221 2500.

Rhapsody’s: Sundowner Happy Hour from 4–7pm, 50% off on local beers, cocktails & house wine. Call: 0683 094 935.

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!

THURSDAY Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge from 5:00-7:00pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call +255 22 211 7050/51.

Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 4-7pm. Drinks promotions with a great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call +255 687/0753 360 360.

Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano and our Pool Bar. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call +255 779 000 006/7.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar from 16:00 to 20:00. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and Cocktails every day of the week. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call +255 22 221 2500.

Havoc Night Spot: Sunset Vibes (House Music All Night) from 5pm – 7pm & Happy Hour Special 25% Discount on all items till 9pm. Call 0692 333 999.

Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Mocktail Time at Citrus Lounge on 20th floor, from 6.00pm-7.30pm. Call 022 212935.

Rhapsody’s: Sundowner Happy Hour from 4–7pm, 50% Off on local beers, cocktails & house wine. Call: 0683 094 935.

WEDNESDAY Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge from 5:007:00pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call +255 22 211 7050/51.

Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 4-7pm. Drinks promotions with a great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. Call +255 687/0753 360 360.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar from 16:00 to 20:00. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and Cocktails every day of the week. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano and our Pool Bar. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call +255 779 000 006/7.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call +255 22 221 2500.

Rhapsody’s: Sundowner Happy Hour from 4–7pm, 50% Off on local beers, cocktails & house wine. Call: 0683 094 935.

FRIDAY Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Happy Hour at Onyx Lounge from 5:00-7:00pm. Buy 1 drink & get 1 free (Offer valid on select drinks.) Call +255 22 211 7050/51.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: Live Band & Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call +255 22 221 2500.

Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Happy Hour from 4-7pm. Drinks promotions with a great selection of cocktails and an extensive wine menu plus an unbeatable view and delicious bar snacks. From 7pm onwards live music by Remi & the Cocodo Band and Call +255 687/0753 360 360.

Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano and our Pool Bar. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call +255 779 000 006/7.

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar from 16:00 to 20:00. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and Cocktails every day of the week. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: 15% Off À la Carte. Enjoy your fine dinner by our Executive Chef Sanyantan from 6.30pm10.30pm. Call 022 212935.

Havoc Night Spot: On Shuffle Fridays: 9pm – Till dawn, afro pop & old school jams, bottle deals all night. Call 0692 333 999.

Rhapsody’s: Sundowner Happy Hour from 4–7pm, 50% Off on local beers, cocktails & house wine & enjoy the music played by House DJ Call: 0683 094 935

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SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano and our Pool Bar. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call +255 779 000 006/7.

Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Enjoy a selection of Ken Forrester Fine Wines at Piano Piano and our Pool Bar. Contemporary and classic cocktails are also available. Call +255 779 000 006/7.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel: Happy Hour from 6-7pm, a surprise for you every evening at Kibo Bar. Call +255 22 221 2500.

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

ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar from 16:00 to 20:00. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and Cocktails every day of the week.

Call +255 22 234 3434.

Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: 15% Off À la Carte. Enjoy your fine dinner by our Executive Chef Sanyantan from 6.30pm-10.30pm.

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The Arcade House: Groove back night (dance all night) with DJ Peter, Moe, Toni, KT, Crucial & DJ Dea from 9pm onwards. Call 0713 604 063.

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ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Happy Hour at Skybar from 16:00 to 20:00. Enjoy special discounts on selected beers and cocktails every day of the week.

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Rhapsody’s: Happy Hour from 5–7pm, local beers Tsh 2,500 & house wine glass Tsh 5,000.

Rhapsody’s: Sundowner Happy Hour from 4–7pm, 50% Off on local beers, cocktails & house wine & enjoy the music played by House DJ Call: 0683 094 935.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Yahya Mzee Mwinyikombo Focus on: Zanzibar Art

...I always say ‘’Effort cannot change an Act of God ‘’

Name: Yahya Mzee Mwinyikombo Profession: Visual Artist Born: 1986

Born and raised in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Yahya Mzee Mwinyikombo. Popularly known as Kola, has drawn his path into fame with not more than his secondary school art class lessons. A principal theme in Y-Kola’s work is the nature of time. He is also concerned about his cultural heritage as a Zanzabari, and the confluences between religious and cultural thought. He has also become a regular feature at the East African Art Biennale exhibitions, and numerous exhibitions in Zanzibar.

He generally operates at a studio at Park Hyatt Zanzibar which he employs as a platform introduce his art to the rest of the world. Kola was the Nafasi Artist in resident for Oct 2019.

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From Tingatinga artists to more contemporary painters, sculptors, photographers and filmmakers, Tanzania is not lacking in artistic skill and variety. While some Tanzanian artists have managed to establish themselves, many more hustle on a daily basis to be recognized for their unique talent. Dar Life caught up with the newly emerging artist of the month; Yahya Mzee Mwinyikombo who shared with us a bit about his history, what inspires him, and the role of art in society."

DL - What inspired you to start painting?

Y. Kola: The only thing that inspired me to start painting is love and imagination.

DL - How long have you been an artist?

Y. Kola: For about 17 years.

DL - When did you start?

Y. Kola: 2004, at the House of Art in Zanzibar (Nyumba ya Sanaa) DL - Wow, seems your work has been extensive. Have you done anything that sticks out?

I have done different projects to help the community as a volunteer. DL - Tell us about your first exhibition?

When was it? Y. Kola: My first exhibition was in 2011, at the Malim Suraka Charity exhibition, in Emerson Spice hotel Zanzibar.

DL - Where do you do your work?

Y. Kola: Usually in the Old Fort gallery, but sometimes at home.

DL - Do you work from life, or from photographs or from imagination?

Y. Kola: I work in all three categories. The most important thing is to bring the reality of your feelings to those who love your artwork or style.

DL - Where do you feel art is going?

Y. Kola: Art in Tanzania can only go up.

The network of artists is growing, and more shared spaces and opportunities are becoming available for art, including Nafasi Art Space and Vipaji Foundation.

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DL - What is the place of your work in society?

Y. Kola: If I can inspire even one individual to be a better person, I will consider myself successful.

Picture Courtesy of Yahya Mzee Mwinyikombo

DL - What technique do you use?

Which is more important to you, the subject of your painting, or the way it is executed?

Y. Kola: I use oil painting and textured brush strokes. I feel that both the subject and the execution are equally important. You may have a very important subject, but if the execution is done poorly, or inappropriately, then the message may not reach the target.

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DL - Why is your work so pretty! What do you think makes it stand out?

Y. Kola: My work is so pretty because when I prepare paintings, my mind goes very deep, I take ideas from others before preparing so that I can do something that others say ‘’ no, he couldn’t have drawn it ‘’ or “he can’t do it.”

To purchase any of MY. Kola’s Paintings or to inquire further about his work, please contact him via email at kolaartist@gmail.com or call: +255 679 188 975. blog: www.kolaartist.blogspot. com| instagram: kolaartist| facebook: kolakolola

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A NOVEL CORONA VIRUS DISEASE

PATIENT, SAFETY, QUALITY & CARE BY AGA KHAN HOSPITAL, DAR ES SALAAM

By Internal Medicine Department

“CORONA VIRUSES (NCOV) ARE LARGE FAMILY OF BETA VIRUSES THAT MUTATE RAPIDLY AND CAUSE ILLNESS RANGING FROM THE COMMON COLD TO MORE SEVERE AND FATA CONDITIONS. ALTHOUGH A NOVEL CORONA VIRUS (NCOV) IS A NEW STRAIN THAT HAS NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED IN HUMAN BUT SIMILAR EPIDEMICS THAT WERE CAUSED BY OTHER TYPES OF CORONA VIRUSES HAS ERUPTED IN THE PAST LIKE MIDDLE EAST RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (MERS-COV) AND SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (SARS-COV). WHO HAS OFFICIALLY DECLARED THE DISEASE TO BE A GLOBAL HEALTH EMERGENCY?”

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novel (new) Corona virus Disease is a new epidemic that has been reported to erupt from Hubei Province, Wuhan China in late 2019 and till recently has been reported to other countries with the expectation to spread more.

Q: What is coronavirus?

A: Coronavirus is a flu-virus that is currently responsible for the epidemic in China.

Q: How does it spread?

A: Coronavirus spreads through respiratory droplets, for example sneezing and coughing as well as touching your eyes, nose and mouth after coming into contact with the virus

person, or if you have returned from an affected country in the last 14 days.

Q: How can I protect myself and my family?

A: It is important to ensure that you practice good respiratory hygiene. That is, cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, clean your hands as often as you can, self-isolate if you feel you may have been exposed to the virus. If you think you may have been exposed to the virus, or if you have symptoms of the infection, please call ahead so that the hospital can guide you appropriately.

Q: What are the symptoms of coronavirus infection?

A: Typically, patients with corona virus infection will present with fever, cough and breathing difficulties.

Q: What does CoVID-19 mean? Is it the same as coronavirus?

A: CoVID-19 is the approved name for the coronavirus.

It stands for Corona virus infectious disease 2019. It is also the same as novel corona virus (which means new corona virus).

Q: How long would it take for me to develop symptoms once I have been exposed to the virus?

A: This can take anywhere from 2 to 14 days. It is therefore very important to self-isolate if you have been in contact with an infected

Q: How effective are infrared thermometers in screening for coronavirus?

A: Infrared thermometers can be used to check for fevers. However, you may be infected but not have a fever yet. This is because it takes about 2 weeks for symptoms to present Q: What should I do if I receive something from China? Am I exposed?

A: It is safe to receive and handle packages from China. From what has been studied, corona virus does

not survive long on objects Q: If I handle pets, could I possibly get infected with corona virus?

A: Currently there is no evidence that the virus is spread by pets. However, it is always a good idea to clean your hands after handling animals Q: If I am vaccinated against the flu and pneumonia, am I also protected from corona virus?

A: No. Receiving a flu or pneumonia vaccine does not protect you from corona virus.

Q: Can eating garlic protect me from corona virus?

A: Garlic is healthy and does have some medicinal effects.

However, no evidence exists to show its effects against corona virus Q: Does corona virus affect young or old people?

A: Corona virus affects people of all ages. However older people and those with asthma, heart disease and diabetes appear to become more severely ill when infected. It is always a good idea to take all precautions to keep yourself safe Q: Will taking antibiotics as a precaution keep me safe from the virus?

A: No. Since this is a virus, antibiotics play no role in protection.

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ORAL HEALTH DURING PREGNANCY Intelligence & Care by Tasakhtaa Global Hospital Dr Mohamed Shahari Mkawa, (Dds)

Is oral assessment important during pregnancy?

It is recommended that oral and dental assessment be done during pregnancy. Poor oral health has a direct negative effect in pregnancy both to the mother and the fetus health. The mass has little concern that poor oral health during pregnancy can lead to complications like low birth weight, premature rupture of membrane and preterm delivery.

There are certain myths like “you can’t have your tooth extracted until you give birth” which hinders most pregnant women to seek for dental consultation even during their emergency dental incidences not knowing the risk of dental and oral diseases in the future of their pregnancy.

Others even went on neglecting basic oral health care like teeth brushing with fluoride toothpaste and mouth washing as a result ending having periodontal diseases which may lead to teeth mobility or even falling out, although some blames it not to themselves but to the pregnancy itself saying “You have to remove at least one tooth in every pregnancy” which is in true sense not necessarily once you

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take care of your oral and dental health as it is recommended.

What brings dental diseases in pregnant women?

Among the group of people who are at high risk of having dental and oral diseases are pregnant women. Vomiting during pregnancy can lead to erosion of teeth due to some acid coming out during vomiting nevertheless if it occurs frequently, pregnancy itself can worsen the present gingival disease due to reduced immunity and increased blood flow to the gums.

What is the best time for treatment?

Whether the disease has developed during the pregnancy or it was there before the pregnancy it is highly recommended that all dental and oral problems be managed as soon as they are diagnosed so as to reduce the risks of interfering with the general health of both the mother and the child. The oral health management guidelines explain that if the dental management requires administering some medications or chemicals to the

mother during the procedure is its better be avoided in the first 3 months so as to reduce the teratogenic effects of drugs to the fetus because this is the time of fetal development, also during the last trimester it is better to avoid elective dental treatment because the mother’s condition at that time may interfere with positioning during the treatment and might compromise her airway or blood circulation. The second trimester is considered to be the best time for dental management although as stated earlier emergency intervention should not wait for any trimester to come but it should be taken care accordingly.

What should be done?

It is the responsibility from doctors, nurses and the general public to encourage oral health assessment during pregnancy nevertheless including it in routine maternity visits so as to reduce the risks which might rise secondarily to negligence.

For more information on oral health during pregnancy, please visit Tasakhtaa Global Hospital or call us at: +255 242 232341.

Pictures Courtesy of Tasakhtaa Global Hospital

“Oral and dental health problems are of special importance in pregnant women. Hormonal changes in pregnancy, particularly estrogen changes and reduced immunity, can cause inflammation, bleeding, increased sensitivity to gingiva and increased risk of bacterial infection as a result, resulting in increased gum disease. However, it’s of no doubt only a small number of pregnant women consider oral health in their routine maternity visits, factors being low economy, lack of knowledge about its importance in pregnancy, not having dental problems which necessitates emergency dental intervention and never the least not giving importance.”

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A TASTE OF TANZANIA: LJ džĞů :ĂŶƐƐĞŶƐ͕ ^ƚĞƉŚĞŶ tĂůĐŬŝĞƌƐ͕ INVISIBLE WOMEN (PAPERBACK):

By Caroline Criado Perez Caroline Criadotŝŵ ĞŵĞƐƐĞŵĂĞŬĞƌƐ dĂƐƚĞ ŽĨ dĂŶnjĂŶŝĂ ŝƐ Ă ϯϱϱͲƉĂŐĞ ŚŝŐŚͲĞŶĚ Perez’s eye-opening book provides a startling perspective on ĐŽīĞĞ ƚĂďůĞ ďŽŽŬ ĨƵůů ŽĨ ƐƉĞĐƚĂĐƵůĂƌ ƉŚŽƚŽŐƌĂƉŚLJ͕ ĐŽŵƉĞůůŝŶŐ ƐƚŽƌŝĞƐ͕ the unseen bias at work in our everyday lives. Marshalling a wealth of data with ĂŶĚ ƚĂƐƚLJ ƌĞĐŝƉĞƐ͘/Ŷ dĂƐƚĞ ŽĨ dĂŶnjĂŶŝĂ͕ ŚĞĨ džĞů :ĂŶƐƐĞŶƐ ǁĂŶĚĞƌƐ precision and insight, as the Times Affirms, ‘Invisible Women is a game-changer; an ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ŵĂŐŶŝĮĐĞŶƚ ĐŽƵŶƚƌLJ ǁŝƚŚ ŚŝƐ ƐŽƵůŵĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ƚĂůĞŶƚĞĚ uncompromising blitz of facts, sad, mad, bad and funny, making an unanswerable ƉŚŽƚŽŐƌĂƉŚĞƌ͕ tŝŵ ĞŵĞƐƐĞŵĂĞŬĞƌƐ͘ dŚĞLJ ƵŶĐŽǀĞƌ ŚŝĚĚĞŶ ŐĞŵƐ case and doingŝŶ ĂŶ ŽůĚ͕ ďĞĂƚĞŶ ƵƉ ũĞĞƉ͕ ŚĞůĚ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ďLJ ƐƉŝƚ͕ ĐŚĞǁŝŶŐ ŐƵŵ ĂŶĚ so brilliantly.Imagine a world where your phone is too big for your ƉƌĂLJĞƌƐ͘ dŚĞ ƐƚŽƌLJ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĚƵĚĞƐ͕ ďƌŝŵŵŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ŵŝŶĚͲďůŽǁŝŶŐ ŝŵĂŐĞƐ͕ hand, where your doctor prescribes a drug that is wrong for your body, where in ŝƐ ŶĂƌƌĂƚĞĚ ďLJ ƚŚĞŝƌ ďŝŐ ĨƌŝĞŶĚ ^ƚĞƉŚĞŶ tĂůĐŬŝĞƌƐ͘ ,Ğ ƉĞƉƉĞƌĞĚ a car accident you are 47% more likely to be seriously injured, where every week ƚŚŝƐ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ͕ ŇĂǀŽƌƐŽŵĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ǀŝƐƵĂůůLJ ƐƚƵŶŶŝŶŐ ƌŽĂĚ ƚƌŝƉ ǁŝƚŚ ŚŝƐ the countless hours of work you do are not recognised or valued. If any of this ŽǁŶ ŵĞŵŽƌŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŵƵƐŝŶŐƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚŝƐ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ĐŽƵŶƚƌLJ͘ dĂƐƚĞ sounds familiar, chances are that you’re a woman. Invisible Women shows us how, ŽĨ dĂŶnjĂŶŝĂ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ĮƌƐƚ ĞƉŝĐ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ hŶƚŽůĚ WƵďůŝƐŚŝŶŐ͘ Ŷ ŝŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚ ƉƵďůŝƐŚŝŶŐ ŚŽƵƐĞ ĚĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĞĚ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ ŽŶĞͲŽĨͲĂͲŬŝŶĚ in a world largely built for and by men, we are systematically ignoring half the photo artthe books that data guarantees sensory, sensual, and quite population. It exposes gender gap - aagap in our knowledge that is at the ƐĞŶƐĂƟŽŶĂů ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ Ăƚ EŽǀĞů /ĚĞĂ ĨƌŽŵ &ƌŝĚĂLJ ϲƚŚ root of perpetual, systemic discrimination against women, and that has created a ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ pervasive but invisible bias with a profound effect on women’s lives.

THE CHAIN (PAPERBACK): By Adrian McKinty Built upon a premise so simple yet so ingenious, Adrian McKinty takes the reader on a chilling journey into the darkest recesses of the human heartthe anddawning asks exactly GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2020 Celebrate of how far you would go to protect the ones you love. A stark, unputdownable Ă ŶĞǁ ĚĞĐĂĚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĨƵůůLJ ƌĞǀŝƐĞĚ 'ƵŝŶŶĞƐƐ tŽƌůĚ ZĞĐŽƌĚƐ ϮϬϮϬ͘ dŽ ŬŝĐŬ Žī ƚŚĞ ͚ϮϬƐ͕ ǁĞ͛ǀĞ ĐƌĞĂƚĞĚ ĂŶ ĞůĞĐƚƌŝĨLJŝŶŐ ŶĞǁ ĐŽǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĐƵƌĂƚĞĚ standalone thriller from the author of the Detective Sean Duffy series. Victim, Ă ƌĞĐŽƌĚͲďƌĞĂŬŝŶŐ ĞĚŝƟŽŶ ƉĂĐŬĂŐĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚŽƵƐĂŶĚƐ ŽĨ ŶĞǁ͕ ƵƉĚĂƚĞĚ Survivor, Abductor, Criminal. You will become each one.Your phone rings. A ĂŶĚ ĐůĂƐƐŝĐ ƐƵƉĞƌůĂƟǀĞƐ͕ ŚƵŶĚƌĞĚƐ ŽĨ ŶĞǀĞƌͲƐĞĞŶͲďĞĨŽƌĞ ŝŵĂŐĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ stranger has kidnapped your child. To free them you must abduct someone else’s Ă ƐĞůĞĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĞLJĞͲŽƉĞŶŝŶŐ ƉŚŽƚŽͲĐŽŵƉŽƐŝƚĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ƉƵƚ Ă ŶĞǁ ƐƉŝŶ ŽŶ child.Your childƌĞĐŽƌĚͲďƌĞĂŬŝŶŐ͘ ŶĞǁ ĚĞĐĂĚĞ ŵĞĂŶƐ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ƟŵĞ ĨŽƌ Ă ĨƌĞƐŚ ĂƉƉƌŽĂĐŚ͕ will be released when your victim’s parents kidnap another child.If any of these things don’t happen, your child will be killed. You are now part of the ƐŽ ƐƚĂƌƟŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƵƌ ĨƌŽŶƚ ĐŽǀĞƌ͕ ǁĞ͛ǀĞ ƌĞͲƚĞĚ ƌĞĐŽƌĚͲďƌĞĂŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ĂŶ ĂůůͲŶĞǁ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ͘ dŚĞƌĞ͛Ɛ Ă ŶĞǁ ůŽŽŬ ŝŶƐŝĚĞ͕ ƚŽŽ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĂŶŬƐ ƚŽ ŽƵƌ written. A masterpiece of tension. It scared the hell out of you chain.Beautifully but you won’tƚĞĂŵ ŽĨ ĚŝŐŝƚĂů ĂƌƟƐƚƐ͕ ǁĞ͛ǀĞ ĐƌĞĂƚĞĚ ŵŝŶĚͲďůŽǁŝŶŐ ƉŽƐƚĞƌ ƉĂŐĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ put it down! The Chain belongs in the elite company of world-class ǁŝůů ƌĞǀĞĂů ƐŽŵĞ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĐůĂƐƐŝĐ ƌĞĐŽƌĚ ŚŽůĚĞƌƐ ŝŶ Ă ǁŚŽůĞ ŶĞǁ ůŝŐŚƚ͘ KƵƌ thrillers like Gone Girl and The Silence of the Lambs. This is nothing short of Jaws ĞǀĞƌͲĞdžƉĂŶĚŝŶŐ ƉŽŽů ŽĨ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌƚƐ ŚĞůƉ ƵƐ for parents. ŵĂŬĞ ƐĞŶƐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƵƐ͕ ƐŽ ũŽŝŶ ƵƐ ĂƐ ǁĞ ĞdžƉůŽƌĞ ƚŚĞ ǀĂƐƚ ƐƉĞĐƚƌƵŵ ŽĨ ƌĞĐŽƌĚͲďƌĞĂŬŝŶŐ ŝŶ ϭϭ ƐƵƉĞƌůĂƟǀĞͲƉĂĐŬĞĚ ĐŚĂƉƚĞƌƐ͘

These titles and many more are available at A Novel Idea Bookstore. To inquire about book purchases, please call +255 022 2601088 or emailinfo@anovelidea.co.tz. dŚĞƐĞ ƟƚůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŶLJ ŵŽƌĞ ĂƌĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ Ăƚ EŽǀĞů /ĚĞĂ ŽŽŬƐƚŽƌĞ͘ dŽ ŝŶƋƵŝƌĞ ĂďŽƵƚ Ŭ ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐĞƐ͕

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WŝĐƚƵƌĞƐ ŽƵƌƚĞƐLJ ŽĨ ϳ &ůŽŽƌ DĞĚŝĂ

THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE (HARDBACK): By Charlie Mackesy Soothing balm for the soul in these turbulent, polarised times, former Spectator cartoonist Charlie Mackesy’s tender illustrations have already become an online phenomenon. Now, his finest artwork has been gathered together in this beautifully produced a book to treasure forever LJ ĂǀŝĚ tĂůůŝĂŵƐ and a permanent THE BEASTvolume, OF BUCKINGHAM PALACE: reminder of the need for compassion and love in a world suffused with ignorance dŚĞ LJŽƵŶŐ WƌŝŶĐĞ ůĨƌĞĚ ŚĂƐ ŶĞǀĞƌ ŬŶŽǁŶ Ă ůŝĨĞ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ ƵĐŬŝŶŐŚĂŵ and hatred. The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse are four friends who share WĂůĂĐĞ ʹ ďƵƚ ǁŚĞŶ ƐƚƌĂŶŐĞ ŐŽŝŶŐƐͲŽŶ ďƌĞĂĐŚ ŝƚƐ ǁĂůůƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂůŬ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƌƌŝĚŽƌƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĞĂĚ ŽĨ ŶŝŐŚƚ͕ ŚĞ ŝƐ ƚŚƌƵƐƚ ŝŶƚŽ Ă ǁŽƌůĚ ŽĨ ŵLJƐƚĞƌLJ͕ a deep, unshakable bond. Through a series of brief but profound conversations, ĂĚǀĞŶƚƵƌĞ ĂŶĚ ŵŽŶƐƚĞƌƐ͘ Mackesy teases universal truths and rich wisdom from the mouths of his ŶĚ ǁŚĞŶ ŚŝƐ ŵŽƚŚĞƌ͕ ƚŚĞ YƵĞĞŶ͕ ŝƐ ĚƌĂŐŐĞĚ ĂǁĂLJ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ dŽǁĞƌ characters, celebrating warmth and empathy in all its myriad forms. Exploring ŽĨ >ŽŶĚŽŶ͕ ůĨƌĞĚ ŵƵƐƚ ŐĂƚŚĞƌ ŚŝƐ ĐŽƵƌĂŐĞ ĂŶĚ ďĂƩůĞ ƚŽ ƐĂǀĞ ŚĞƌ͕ kindness through exquisite, sensitive artwork and delicate calligraphy, The Boy, the ŚŝŵƐĞůĨ͙ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ĞŶƟƌĞ ĐŝƚLJ͘/Ŷ Ă ĨƵƚƵƌĞ ŽĨ ŵLJƚŚƐ ĂŶĚ ůĞŐĞŶĚƐ͕ ũŽŝŶ ƚŚĞ Mole, the FoxďĞƐƚƐĞůůŝŶŐ ĂǀŝĚ tĂůůŝĂŵƐ ĂŶĚ ǀĞŶƚƵƌĞ ĨŽƌƚŚ ŝŶƚŽ ŚŝƐ ŵŽƐƚ ĞŶƚŚƌĂůůŝŶŐ and the Horse is a moving study in friendship and the perfect gift for those people tale thatyet! you hold closest to your heart.

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The Wild Beaut Paradise for Nature Lovers

By Sara Maro

“If you have chosen the southern circuit for your adventure safari, then a visit to Tanzania’s fourth largest national park, Mikumi, is likely to be on your program.

Four to five hours drive on comfortable roads will take you to this park which is known for hosting a wealth of Tanzania’s national animal, the giraffe.”

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f you want to spend your holiday in a majestic natural area, the grand Mikumi National Park is the place to be. Established in 1964, Mikumi is the fourth largest national park in the world, enclosing an area of about 3230 square kilometers. Located south of Dar es Salaam right on the main Morogoro Iringa Highway, it is the first national park stop on the Tanzania southern circuit safari. The word Mikumi comes from a local word for Borassus 72 I Dar Life I APRIL 2020

palm trees referred to as Mikuky. Mikumi was the name given to the villages created by a tribal chief of Wavindunda community with the name of Mtwahela Kikuwi (pronounced mm-twa-hhe-laa Kee-kuu-wee).

Mikumi National Park has two main sections divided by the main road.

The northwest section is where most guests undertake their wildlife and birdlife viewing expeditions made possible by

existing safari tracks. The Mkata flood plains aid the ecosystem by creating pools of water and therefore creating a sustainable environment for the plants and wildlife. The vegetations predominantly found are mixed grassland with acacia, baobab, sausage, tamarind and few small palms trees. Game driving further into the park or staying at the Foxes Tented Camp, itself lying on a hill, the majestic view of the Rubeho and Uluguru mountains can be seen, which

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are part of the pre-Cambrian rocks formed over 600 million years ago.

The southeast of Mikumi National Park is not conducive to the safari experience because of its underdeveloped infrastructure. Guests staying at the Vuma Hills Tented Camp can experience the rugged and wilderness experience from a geological and Vegetation perspective.

Visiting Mikumi National Park during the dry season can aid a safari experience by the fact that the dried up vegetation and the brown soil creates a superb hue during sunrises and sunsets.

Why Visit Mikumi National Park during a Tanzania Safari?

• First Park on the Southern Safari Circuit: Mikumi National Park is the first stop on the southern safari circuit, allowing guests an

enjoyable break with a wildlife viewing experience on route to Ruaha National Park.

• Excellent Biodiversity: Mikumi offers the opportunity to view a diverse number of animals and birds in a short period of time without too much driving around.

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What to do Game drives and guided walks are great options. Manu guests enjoy visiting the snake park in Mikumi village. Guests can also visit the nearby Udzungwa Mountains, or travel on for more wildlife safari in Selous or Ruaha.

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Best Time to Visit Mikumi National Park’s dry season starts around mid-May lasting to mid-November, with patches of transition time between January and February when rains switch from the short to the long rains. Long rains start from around the middle of February tapering off by the middle of May. Getting there A good surfaced road connects Mikumi to Dar es Salaam via Morogoro, roughly a 4 hour drive. There are also road connections to Udzungwa, Ruaha and (dry season only) Selous. Charter flights are available from Dar es Salaam, Arusha or Selous and local buses run from Dar to park HQ where Tanzania Safari game drives can be arranged.

Mikumi Lodges & Camps • Foxes Safari Camp - Foxes Safari Camp is a small and personalized camp in Mikumi. It is set up on a rocky kopje on the Mkata flood plain, which presides over the best game viewing area of the park, the Mwanamboga Waterhole.

• Vuma Hills Tented Camp - Vuma Hills Tented Camp is perched above the trees stretching over the seemingly endless wilderness southwest of Mikumi National Park.

Mikumi National Park’s wonderful wildlife experience, along with its perfect location on route to Ruaha National Park, makes it a must-visit during a Tanzania safari.

Picture Courtesy of John Kisa

safari circuit by road, Mikumi is one of the most undervisited parks in Tanzania.

• Accommodation Fairly Priced: Accommodations in Mikumi National Park cater to all personalities and budgets, making it a mustvisit park for any person visiting Tanzania.

• Unique Wildlife Experience: Safari guides often state that it is easier to spot a tree-climbing lion in Mikumi National Park than to spot one in Lake Manyara National Park.

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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: reservation.kilimanjaro@hyatt.com W:www.hyattregencydaressalaam.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

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON DAR ES SALAAM NEW AFRICA 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

CITY LODGE HOTEL DAR ES SALAAM A: Vijibweni Streets | Upanga T: +255 746 812 540 E: cldar.resv@clhg.com W: www.clhg.com

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

ONOMO DAR ES SALAAM A: Ghana Avenue T: +255 (22) 234 3434 E: reservation.daressalaam@onomohotel.com

W: www.onomohotel.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

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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

SEA CLIFF HOTEL A: 10 Toure Drive, Msasani Peninsula T: +255 22 552 9900 E: information@hotelseacliff.com W: www.hotelseacliff.com

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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• 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 20,000. Call +255 753 360 360.

• 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 20,000. Call +255 753 360 360.

• Coral Ridge Spur: Buy One, Get One Free Burger Offer! Call +255 764 700 657.

• 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 6:30-10:30, 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.

• Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Live BBQ! Experience fresh BBQ grilled at its finest. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.

• Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 50,000 & 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: Fire restaurant. Lunch - Continental Buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351.

• Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 45,000 12:30-3pm. Call +255 22 211 7050/51.

• ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant, 12:30 to 15:00 & Dinner Buffet from 19:00 -22:30 for TSHS 35,000 each. A la carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434.

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• Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Pizza Night!

Fresh from our pizza oven comes a variety of delicious pizza for you to enjoy.

Tuesday

Monday

Lunch & Dinner in DAR

• 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 50,000 & 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: Fire restaurant. Lunch – Italian Buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351.

• Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 45,000 12:303pm. Call +255 22 211 7050/51.

• ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant, 12:30 to 15:00 & Dinner Buffet from 19:00 -22:30 for TSHS 35,000 each. A la carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434.

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.

• 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 20,000. Call +255 753 360 360.

• 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 20,000. 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: Enjoy a top tier Seafood Buffet with a complimentary glass of wine. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.

• Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Live BBQ! Experience fresh BBQ grilled at its finest. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.

• Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 50,000 & Set Menu Dinner from 6:3010:30pm for TSHS 50,000 at Serengeti Restaurant.

Call 022 221 2500.

• Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 45,000 12:303pm. 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 75,000. Call 022 221 2500.

• ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant, 12:30 to 15:00 & Dinner Buffet from 19:00 -22:30 for TSHS 35,000 each. A la carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434.

• Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 45,000 12:30-3pm. Call +255 22 2117050/51.

Thursday

Wednesday

• Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Fire restaurant. Lunch – Chinese Buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351.

• 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.

• Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Fire restaurant Lunch – Mexican Buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351 • ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant, 12:30 to 15:00 & Dinner Buffet from 19:00 -22:30 for TSHS 35,000 each. A la carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434.

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• Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 45,000 12:30-3pm. 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 6:30-10:30pm, for only TSHS 55,000. Call 022 221 2500.

Saturday

Friday

• 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 20,000. From 7pm onwards Choma Buffet with live music by Remi & the Cocodo Band and Call +255 753 360 360.

• ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant, 12:30 to 15:00 & Dinner Buffet from 19:00 -22:30 for TSHS 35,000 each. A la carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434.

• Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Fire restaurant. Lunch – Indian Buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351

• Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Treat your taste-buds to a fine selection of Mezze & Shawarma expertly cooked by our chefs. 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 20,000. Call +255 687/0753 360 360.

• Akemi Revolving Restaurant: Sunday Brunch from 12-4pm. Buffet, live music and enjoy magnificent views while enjoying the revolving experience for only TSHS 40,000 pp. Call +255 753 360 360.

• Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Live BBQ! Experience fresh BBQ grilled at its finest. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.

• 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: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 50,000 & Set Menu Dinner from 6:3010:30pm for TSHS 50,000 at at Serengeti Restaurant. Call 022 221 2500.

• Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Sport and Moktails at Citrus Lounge. Enjoy your team drinking & biting with a 15% off on from 2.30pm to 10.30pm. Call 022 212 9351.

• 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..

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Sunday

Saturday

• Doubletree by Hilton, Oyster Bay: Live BBQ! Experience fresh BBQ grilled at its finest.

For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.

• Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel: Family Brunch with a variety of children’s activities from 12:30-3:30pm for only Tsh 70,000. Call 022 221 2500.

• Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam City Center: Grand Buffet Breakfast, TSHS 27,000. Call 022 212 9351.

• ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam: Sunday Sparkling Brunch (bottomless bubbly) for TSHS 45,000/from 12:00 -15:00. A la Carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434. Call +255 22 234 3434.

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