Why go
- Capital of Tanzania.
- Served by Dodoma Airport (DOD).
History
Dodoma, officially Dodoma City, is the capital city of Tanzania. With a population of 765,179 as per 2022 which is projected to reach 1,000,000 by the end of 2026, it is also the administrative capital of both Dodoma Municipal Council and the entire Dodoma Region. In July 2024, Dodoma officially surpassed Arusha to become the third largest city in Tanzania on both infrastructure and population measures. In 1974, the Tanzanian government announced that Tanzania's national capital would be moved from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma for social and economic reasons and to centralise the capital within the country. It became the official capital in 1996.
Where to stay
Off B129, Dodoma, Tanzania · jrkisasahotel.co.tz
area E 25543, Dodoma 25543, Tanzania · hotelkaribu.com
Ilazo, Dodoma 41218, Tanzania · ngaostylishhotels.com
Block A, Plot No. 283 Kuu Street, Dodoma, Tanzania · bestwesterndodoma.co.tz
Dodoma, Tanzania · domiyaestate.co.tz
Opposite Morena hotel, Makole ward, Dodoma, Tanzania · sites.google.com
Sechelela Tambuka Reli street, Plot 20/3, Dodoma Dodoma TZ, 9999, Tanzania · lastanarhotel.co.tz
RQVG+M2, Dodoma, Tanzania · instagram.com
Makole, Dodoma, Tanzania · springhillshoteldodoma.com
Indoor
Sechelela Street, Tambukareli 41104, Tanzania · rafikidodomahotel.com
RQF7+6FM, Dodoma, Tanzania · morenahotel.com
PLOT 4 MEDELI WEST, Dodoma, Tanzania · nasherahotelsdodoma.com
NHC- Medeli Residential Apartments, Street 41105, Tanzania · vizanododomahotel.com
Emaus Street, Dodoma 41217, Tanzania · addenhoteldodoma.com
239 Oposite dodoma railway station TZ, Dodoma 41110, Tanzania · markgroupinternational.com
Plot No. 23 & 24, Area D, Dodoma 41719, Tanzania · gerwillhotel.com
behind St. Gasper, Do Arena street, Dodoma, Tanzania · easterncityhotelandapartments.com
RQG6+RG2 Makole, Dodoma 1501, Tanzania · uniqueroyalhotelandsuites.co.tz
Bus Stop, Njia Panda, A104, Dodoma, Tanzania · stthomashotels.co.tz
RQMQ+4H4, KISASA WEST STANDARD ROOM, DELUXE ROOM AND EXECUTIVE ROOM, Dodoma, Tanzania · markodexecutivelodge.com
rose garden, plot no 11, Block no 28, Kiwanja cha ndege, near, Dodoma 41115, Tanzania · thebaobab.tz
RQ95+2Q4, Dodoma, Tanzania · veta.go.tz
RQP2+RJ5, Dodoma, Tanzania
Nkuhungu, Dodoma, Tanzania
ILAZO C, Dodoma 41217, Tanzania
RPHP+F3V, Mushi St, Area A, Dodoma, Tanzania
RQMJ+9P6, B129, Dodoma, Tanzania
RPFX+V9M, Arusha Ave, Dodoma, Tanzania
NHC- Medeli Residential Apartments, Dodoma 41107, Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania
Unnamed Road, Dodoma, Tanzania
RPVJ+829, Chinangali, Dodoma Next to Hijra Seminary - 5 mins Drive From Airport, Dodoma, Tanzania
Area C, Dodoma, Tanzania
RQQ8+P32, Dodoma, Tanzania
RQGM+GC9, Kisasa, 300, Dodoma, Tanzania
Indoor
RPJM+94C, Dodoma, Tanzania
RPFV+5JP, Dodoma, Tanzania
RPQW+GCR, Dodoma, Tanzania
Indoor
RPPW+HR6, Along A104 Highway, Dodoma, Tanzania
Makulu 41107, Tanzania
Indoor
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Restaurants & places to go
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00 · Dodoma · mri.ac.tz
All, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · DODOMA CITY
All Food And Drinks, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · DODOMA CITY
Fish And Chips, Chicken, Juice, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: halal · DODOMA CITY
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-12:00 · Mnadani
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Tanzania Food, Fast Food · Tanzania Food fast food · udom, dodoma
Burger, American, African, Arab, Curry, Restaurant · Burger/American restaurant
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Food Court · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 08:00-10:30 · Social
Cafe · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Restaurant · restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream · Uhindini
African, Regional, Ice Cream, Pizza, Local, Restaurant · African/Regional restaurant · Third Street · chefasilitz.com
Fish And Chips, Local, Pizza, Cafe · Fish And Chips/Local cafe · Sixth Street
Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 08:00-22:00+
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-20:30+
Restaurant · Features: takeaway
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Dar es Salaam Avenue
Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 08:00-22:00+
Cafe · Opening hours: "Based on customer appearance"
Restaurant · restaurant
African, Local, Fast Food · African/Local fast food
Fast Food · fast food · Second Street
Cafe · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 08:00-22:00+
Restaurant · restaurant
African, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 08:00-22:00+
Restaurant · restaurant · chamwino
Fast Food · fast food · General Hospital
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00
Restaurant · restaurant · 2 Mwarabu, 467194
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe · Chinangali
Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports
Dodoma Airport (DOD) 1.7 km to the centre
Dodoma, 03, TZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Kongwa Airport 74 km to the centre
Kongwa, 03, TZ
Kilimatinde Airport 94 km to the centre
Kilimatinde, 23, TZ
Mahaka Airport 77 km to the centre
Mahaka, 03, TZ
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dodoma Airport (DOD); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dodoma City, Tanzania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.