Dodoma petrol station adopts a new retail concept in east Africa known as safari centre where travel is merged with a shopping complex comprising of a petrol, station and a strip mall. This kind of facility offers modern clean secure facilities along the highway for travelers to stop, fuel, service eat relax play shop as they travel to their upcountry destinations. Adjacent to the “safari centre” is a 70 roomed boutique hotel comprising of restaurants, lounges and a swimming pool. The Hotel also offers conferencing facilities.