Peacock Hotel Dar es Salaam

Except it isn't really; Dar (es Salaam) is neither exotic nor wild - at best you could call it functional. Staying in the Arab quarter, we probably have the best of the sights within easy walking distance; the remains of the colonial streets, the ...

... to stay at.  The second place was perfect, it was the Starlight hotel. Its right off the main street, next to the Peacock hotel (much more expensive) but because this was a business trip (aka paid for) we opted for something nicer than a ...

A/C, hot showers, king size bed, TV, and tasty food....I've found a nice little oasis in Dar es Salaam at the Peacock Hotel, and it's a welcome break from life in Buswelu.  I especially appreciate the A/C as Dar is very hot and humid; as soon as ...

... support for the camp.  A contact at a local hotel, the Peacock agreed to give us food.  The Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam gave us a donation for t-shirts and my home Rotary cCub of Peabody, MA gave us a donation for other supplies.  It was ...

... yesterday and flew to Tanzania where I'll spend the rest of my working journey.  I am staying at beautiful hotel that has it's own guard peacock.  But as with everything, looks can be deceiving as the power goes out about 3 times a day.  ...

... places, too, for the homesick or unadventurous traveller. The gelato was good. Tonight I take the overnight ferry back to Dar es Salaam, which will probably be a miserable experience. Then, immediately onto a 12 hour bus to Arusha, in the central north, ...