Anil Madhok, managing director of Sarovar Hotels & Resorts, loves the sights, sounds and food in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam
From the air, before you even land, you notice the large expanses of greenery which is so rare nowadays. Once, some 11 years ago, I landed at the airport and there was no one to receive me. But people around were extremely helpful and strangers also offered to drop me to the hotel at no charge.
The beach resorts are within 20 minutes drive from the city centre. So, even if you are in the city on business, you can opt for a stay at a beach resort as the city centre is easily accessible.
(This story appears in the 06 November, 2009 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)