Welcome to Tanzania and Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Tanzania is located in East Africa between longitude, 29 degrees and 41 degrees east and latitude 1 degree and 12 degrees south. Tanzania borders Uganda and Kenya to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the south, and is the largest country in East Africa (943,000 sq km), comprising both the mainland and the Zanzibar Archipelago.
Tanzania is a land of geographical extremes with the highest peak – Mount Kilimanjaro, the lowest point – the lakebed of Lake Tanganyika, and the largest lake –Lake Victoria on the continent.
Dar es salaam
Nestled along a natural harbor on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a multicultural city, home to African Tanzanians, Arabic and South Asian communities, European and American expatriates, Catholics, Lutherans and Muslims. This diversity in people is reflected in the culture: the city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. Its vibrant music scene has witnessed a rise in Bongo Flava, a form of hip hop. For more information on Hotels in Dare s salaam click on this link: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels
White Sands Hotel: The CASLE 2009 Conference Venue
White Sands Hotel is located on the Jangwani Beach Road north of the City Center off the Bagamoyo road. The hotel is located right on the beach cushioned among tall coconut palm fronds. A tax from the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere International Airport to the Hotel is negotiable between 30$-50$. For more information on the Conference venue click on this link
Visa Information
In Tanzania, visas are required by most foreign nationals whether visiting for a holiday or to conduct business. Tanzania does permit visa free travel for a period of up to three months to some foreign nationals, mainly those from African and Asian countries however in most cases, with the exceptions of Kenya and Uganda, these visitors will still to obtain entry permit clearance. A Global Visas immigration will be able to advice you of the exact visa requirements for citizens of your country of residence traveling to Tanzania. For detailed information click on the link: http://tanzaniatouristboard.com/pages/ttb_visa.php
