Situated in Central Tanzania, Dodoma offers beautiful natural surroundings. It serves as the national capital and seat of government in Tanzania, Dodoma is also the centre of the country’s growing wine industry. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities including enjoying the spectacular surrounding scenery by going on a hike to Lion Rock or Mlimwa Hill in the north of Dodoma. Other highlights include: the Lutheran Cathedral; the Gaddafi Mosque, the largest mosque in Tanzania; and the Bunge la Tanzania, which are the new earthquake-proof Parliament buildings.