Kilimanjaro Casino

Arabic for ‘harbour of peace’, comes the city Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania is both size and trade. An active economic centre, you’ll find bars and nightclubs, restaurants, hotels and attractions. People often think ‘Serengeti’ when here, and this is a good time to book that safari. If you’re a hiking extremist, there’s Mount Kilimanjaro. If you’re more the indoors kind of person for your history and culture, there’s the National Museum and the Village Museum. Near the former, you can also find the Botanical Gardens and check out the indigenous flora. To best understand Tanzanian culture, aside from rubbing shoulders with the locals, is visiting the newly constructed House of Culture.

gaming

The Kilimanjaro Casino has 80 classic and video slot machines and video poker terminals plus an additional 13 table games comprised of blackjack, pontoon, 3 card, Casino Hold’em poker and three Texas Hold’em tables in the poker room. Test your skills against Tanzania's best poker players here. Slots runs from noon on daily, while table games operate from 5 pm until 4 am, Monday to Friday and 5 pm until 5 am on weekends. The casino runs various promotions, particularly in the evenings after 9 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ask staff about what’s on the calendar so you don’t miss out.

Hotel/Accommodations

The Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam (which houses the casino) has 180 rooms with sea or city views, coming equipped with 32” satellite tvs and internet access. Amenities at the 5 star include an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, fitness centre, steam room, boutiques, a spa, conference facilities, a ballroom, and drinking and dining venues. Spend time asking staff about nearby bars, clubs, eateries, attractions, transport and booking your own safari.

Dining

For Swahili and international cuisine, there’s The Palm, serving meals all day a la carte or buffet. Look for their Sunday brunch also with live music. For Asian cuisine like Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese, there’s The Oriental, with menu items like dim sum and sushi. Head into town, being adventurous and hitting local restaurants to sample the best of local cuisine. Casino and hotel staff can point you in the right direction.

Attractions/NightLife

For cocktails and light eats out on the terrace, head to The Flame Tree Lounge. If you’re interested in the club scene try Rouge with its various themed nights. The club runs Tuesdays to Thursdays, 6 pm until 2 am and Fridays and Saturdays 6 pm until 4 am. Expect a cover charge after 9 pm. If you love the outdoors, then this is a fantastic area for you especially if you’re looking to safari through the Serengeti. Hikers will like nearby Mount Kilimanjaro. To check out local ruins, there’s the Kaole Ruins over in Bagamayo an hour out. To appreciate local culture head to the aptly named House of Culture which opened its doors in 2011, celebrating Tanzanian heritage. For museums there’s the National Museum and the Village Museum. For flora, there’s the Botanical Gardens. After hot days out taking safari and hiking the mountains, head back to the hotel for drinks poolside or pampering yourself in the spa.

Rewards/Deals

The casino does not have a player rewards system, but they do however run promotions in the evenings, particularly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ask a casino host what’s on the agenda.