White Sands Hotel

Dar es Salaam


This large resort has rooms in two-storey rondavels lined up along the waterfront, all with TV, minifridge and sea views. In addition, there are 28 self-catering apartments – some directly overlooking the beach, others just behind overlooking a well-tended lawn. There’s also a gym and a business centre, and the restaurant serves popular weekend buffets.

Water skiing, laser sailing and windsurfing can be arranged. There’s a nightclub here on many Friday and Saturday nights.


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