Experience Africa's "Haven of Peace" in Dar es Salaam

Africa has so much to offer tourists and adventurers that one could easily miss out if guided only by popular trends for what is considered a great getaway.

So while Dar es Salaam may lead you to Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and Zanzibar, it also has a great deal to entertain travellers within city limits.

It has grown to be the largest city in Tanzania, and is the political and economic hub of the country, so hotels in Dar es Salaam play host to many business travellers.

The Southern Sun destination is one of the hotels in Dar es Salaam that has adopted the ambience and décor of the city's founder, the Sultan of Zanzibar, and treats its guests like royalty.

Hotels in Dar es Salaam cater for the modern holidaymaker too, without compromising on luxury, and provide a haven from the bustling city when one needs an escape from it all.

There are several historic sights to see, borne out of the city's German occupation in the early 20th century. The friendly, welcoming staff at hotels in Dar es Salaam will point out the nearest attractions. Tourists enjoy studying the German inscriptions in St Joseph's Cathedral dating back to 1897 and admiring the nation's influence on its architecture.

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is adjacent to the peaceful Botanical Gardens, where ferns and palm trees flourish and peacocks roam. It was also developed in the German colonial era.

The Village Museum is an open-air construction that's also worth a visit. It comprises authentic traditional dwellings that give fascinating insight into the Tanzanian culture and way of life. Performers entertain daily with traditional dance and music shows.

The late Freddie Mercury, lead singer of the band Queen, is one of the country's most famous exports. He was born Farouk Bulsara into an Indian Parsi community in Zanzibar.