Dar es Salaam

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Name: Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
Address: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Price range: From US$200 per person, per night

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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

About Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

A tranquil and caring oasis in the midst of Tanzania's bustling business hub.

HOTEL IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED The minute you enter the reception area of Southern Sun's Dar es Salaam hotel, you'll be aware of the change in atmosphere. Here, where old-world charm, gorgeous surroundings, wide smiles and a warm welcome combine with modern amenities and services, you'll be made to feel right at home. Venture out to see the city's major landmarks and attractions such as the botanical gardens, all of which are conveniently close by, or organise a trip into the game-rich interior safe in the knowledge that there's a peaceful place to rest your head when you return.

Dar es Salaam , Tanzania

From $190 per person/per night

City

152 Rooms

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Property details

The property

Guests and locals in the know have lunch or dinner at the Baraza Grill, Café & Bar, where the food is a deliciously heady fusion of continental, Indian and Tanzanian cuisine. A buffet breakfast is served in the Kivulini Restaurant. There's also a relaxing bar and pool lounge area to repair to when the weather is just too hot to move, as well as a gift shop and a gym.

The rooms

There's no way you could call Southern Sun Dar es Salaam an intimate hotel, but its 152 rooms on five floors are attractively decorated, welcoming and immaculately clean, if a little small. Choose a standard or executive room or a suite. Rooms for the physically challenged are available.

Activities

Explore the sights, sounds and aromas of this historical port then, after dinner, take a stroll down to the beachfront. Love a safari? Arrange an expedition to any of the country's game-rich wildlife reserves with the on-site tour operator. Book a trip to Zanzibar to see the winding alleys, old buildings and carved doors of Stone Town (check out the local artwork) and the clove-producing island of Pemba. Charter a boat to snorkel or sunbathe on the uninhabited marine reserve islands of Bongoyo and Mbudya.

Trips

Dar es Salaam Tours & Trips

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Tanzania

Off-the-beaten-track in southern Tanzania

11 nights from $9.3K per person

Dar es Salaam Katavi National Park Ruaha National Park

Tanzania

Remote bush & beach in southern Tanzania

11 nights from $6.6K per person

Dar es Salaam Nyerere National Park ('The Selous') Ruaha National Park

Tanzania

Explore Tanzania’s wild west

8 nights from $5.7K per person

Dar es Salaam Katavi National Park Mahale Mountains National Park

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How to book Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

How do I book Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Southern Sun Dar es Salaam or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Stays at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam start from around $190 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Tanzania

Dar es Salaam

Enjoy the eclectic mix of old and new, watch the fishing boats come in and shop for souvenirs in Dar.