Central Zone Regions
Central Zone Regions covers chiefly the central parts of Tanzania – mostly Singida and Dodoma regions respectively
Regions & Map of Tanzania
- Dodoma Region.
- Singida Region
Dodoma Region Profile (Fast Facts) & Map/ Main places
Chemba,Bahi,Kibakwe,Mpwapwa,Mtera,Chilonwa,Dodoma Urban,Kongwa,Kondoa Urban,Kondoa Rural
Dodoma Region in Brief
- Dodoma Region lies in the heart of Tanzania in the eastern – central part of the country, the main city being about 300 miles (480 km) from the coast. The region, which is primarily semi – arid, covers an area of 41, 311 Sq.km (15,950 Sq. miles). Dodoma (literally “It has sunk” in Gogo). Located in the heartland of Tanzania. Dodoma is the nation’s official political capital and the seat of government in the country. Comparably much smaller and less developed than the country’s commercial center, Dar es Salaam. Dodoma remains a center for national politics. Situated on the eastern edge of the southern highlands, the city is surrounded by a rich agricultural areas and pleasant scenery. It is the center of Tanzania’s growing wine industry and the Tanganyika vineyards company is actively promoting its products. Historically, Dodoma was a stopover on the overland caravan route that travelled from the Swahili Coast inland towards Late Tanganyika. Early in the 20th century, the city became a major point on the Central Line Railway, which carried agricultural crops for export to the harbor in Dar es Salaam. In recent times, the town’s economic base has declined in favor of the coastal city, but in the early days of Tanzanian independence, there was a popular political motion to move the entire government to the town in the southern highlands. These days, the government divides its time between the two cities.
Tourism Attractions in Dodoma Region
- The Lion Rock.
- Parliament of Tanzania in Dodoma Region.
- The Kwamtoro village in Chemba district which is mostly dominated by Wasandawe people whose language is in the same family as some ethnic groups found in Namibia and South Africa.
- Visiting the department of Antiquities in Kolo.
- Visiting the Kondoa art kolo sites which are closer to the main road, Arusha to Dodoma, just 20 km from Kondoa town. Kolo sites are the most popular among visitors and researchers. The rock paintings are believed to be drawn by the Sandawes and Hadzabes, between 1,500 and 8,00 years ago. Locals use some of the sites for religious purposes.
Singida Region Profile (Fast Facts) & Map/ Main places to visit
Singida Urban,North Singida,East Iramba,West Iramba,West Manyoni,East Manyoni,East Singida,West Singida
Singida Region in brief:
- Singida Region is nicknamed the central corridor of Tanzania because it is located in the centre of the country. Singida town is the headquarters of Singida Region. The name Singida is derived from the word “Masingida,” which refers to the wooden ornaments worn in the ears and made by the Nyaturu people who live in the area. Most tourists usually pass through Singida on their way from Mwanza to Arusha or Dodoma.
Tourism Attractions in Singida Region
- Visiting several game reserves in the North and to the South the better known as Rungwa, Kizigo and Muhesi. Rungwa (Established in 1951, with an area of 9000 Sq.km, and Kizigo (Established in 1972, with an area of 4000 Sq.km).
- Tours of visiting to explore the Singida Region and see its 8 different ethnic groups, for example, Nyaturu, Nyiramba, Gogo, Barabaig, Nyisanzu, Kirobu, Taturu and (Hadzabe(Hadza).
