Where is dodoma tanzania

Dodoma has a population of , according to data. Dodoma has an area of 2, square kilometers. The climate here is considered to be a local steppe climate. It is possible to see a warm weather throughout the year. The lowest temperatures throughout the country are around 13 degrees in June. Tanzania is not a country with much rainfall, but it is entering a period of rain and drought due to steppe climate.

The expected period of precipitation is between April and November. It is very unlikely to see rain in the other months. Let us say that there are three ethnic groups in Dodoma. These are Gogo Wagago , Warangi and Sandawe. Since Dodoma does not have a long history, it is not possible to see many historical buildings in the city. You can start your trip with a look at the city from above. You should go to Simba Hill, also known as Lion Rock.

Simba Hill is located in the southern part of the city and is a place visited by tourists. No matter how popular it is, many thefts have been reported here before. Therefore, tourists are recommended to go in groups, not alone. If you decide to go here, we recommend that you find someone to come with you instead of going alone.

We remind you to pay attention to your valuables with you and to check your bag from time to time. Taxis are plentiful too and Bolt formerly Taxify now operates in the city. There are three bus stations: city, at a place called Jamatini; medium distance, at the Saba Saba bus stand, to moderate-distance places such as Mpwapwa and Mvumi.

Long-distance busses leave from the main stand near the Parliament buildings. Some companies, e. Scandinavia, maintain their own bus stands. Another way to get around is by bike. Chef Asili provides Tanzanian food as well as European options such as steaks and pizzas. Prices are reasonable and the restaurant is popular with government officials and MPs.

No alcohol and serves food only after sunset during Ramadan. There is also a Chinese restaurant of excellent quality the owners are Chinese. Meals begin around TSh at the snack bar and go up to TSh 12, Drinks are unreasonably expensive, at TSh 2, for a Kilimanjaro domestic beer. VETA has good food, when they eventually bring it to you, but choice can be limited unless you are there during Parliament sessions.

Prices are reasonable. Nam Hotel also has excellent food, at reasonable prices. It's on the other side of the airfield. Aladin's Cave Market Street near Victory Bookshop, good milk shakes, home made ice cream, yoghurt, pizza and burgers. Leone l'Africano Area C north of the airfield, great original Italian pizza and pasta in very atmospheric setting, playground for kids. Closed on Mondays. There are two great places for ordering traditional grilled pork kiti moto. One is down the road from VETA at the highway junction.

A kilo of meat with kachumbari salad will cost about TSh The other is on the other side of the air field at Jacana Park. Prices comparable. If you are fond of animals, hold your ears when they slaughter the pig. There are also more atmospheric places, fresh and tasty on the Uhindini Road, across from Victory Bookshop, at reasonable prices.

NK Disco operates on Friday nights and is popular with the younger set. Dodoma Wine and Cheese Hut is a charming outdoor wine bar offering Dodoma made wine by the glass or by the bottle, as well as cheese plates and pizzas. For those on a budget CCT hostel , near the roundabout has clean double rooms, self-contained toilet, for TSh Breakfast is included, but very basic. They do make an excellent omelet. Upscale is the Nam Hotel , across the airfield. Clean doubles, satellite TV, and good food for TSh 18, In fact MPs often stay there.

Clean doubles TSh 24, and singles TSh 12, self contained, and a very nice TV bar, where you can rub elbows with important people. Food takes a long time, so order early.

There are numerous guest houses of varying quality; Shukrani is nice but noisy TSh 6, as it is right near a mosque, where you will be awoken by the morning call to prayer. There are also a rapidly growing number of smaller hotels, so shopping around is becoming increasingly possible.