The capital, without the guesswork.

The Bunge is why half our guests are in town. Sessions run February–November in stints; if you're attending, carry ID, allow time for security, and dress formally. Ask reception the night before and we'll have a taxi waiting after breakfast.

The ceremonial heart of the capital, named for the founding president. Come for national holidays and the flag ceremonies, stay for the best people-watching in Dodoma. The surrounding streets hold the city's banks and ministries.

Central Tanzania's high plateau makes real wine — dry reds and crisp whites that surprise first-timers. Several cellar doors take visitors with a day's notice. We can arrange a driver; taste, don't drive.

The granite outcrop that watches over the city. The scramble to the top takes about an hour and the golden-hour view across the capital is worth every step. Go early morning or late afternoon; carry water.

Match days turn the whole neighborhood into a carnival. If the national team or a Premier League side is playing while you're in town, go — tickets are cheap and the atmosphere is unbeatable.

The airport is ten minutes away; the new SGR railway connects Dodoma to Dar es Salaam in a comfortable afternoon. In town, bajaji (tuk-tuks) are everywhere and cheap — agree the fare before you get in, or ask reception to call a trusted driver.