`VISITORS FLOCK TO WITNESS SERENGETI MIGRATION
By Geofrey Tengeneza
Visitors from all over the world are flocking into the Serengeti National Park, in Tanzania to witness the famous animal migration which is the “Greatest Show on Earth”, A massive herd of wildebeests, zebras, and the Thomson Gazelles cross the Mara River in September on their last lap of about 1000 km of “greener pasture pilgrimage” back into the Serengeti National Park.
Tagged “The Seventh World Natural Wonder”, the migration which is lead by 1.5 million wildebeests followed by the zebras and Thomson Gazelles starting in the Serengeti covers a round trip with a very short stay in the Kenya Maasai Mara Game Reserve. This park is the only site in the world where the migration of large inland mammals takes place.
In testimony of this great nature treat, visitor Mrs. Truby Wivbennga, from the Netherlands, in the company of her husband, Mr. Jan Wivbenga, said, “This event is unbelievable and we are extremely happy to witness it by ourselves”.
The great migration starts in February every year, coming shortly before the long rainy season when the wildebeests spend their time grazing and giving birth to about 500,000 calves within a very short period before departure in eye catching long columns.
A herd of wildebeests crossing the Mara River on their way back to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania from a short rest in Maasai Mara game reserve in Kenya.
International visitors watching the animal migration crossing River Mara in Serengeti National Park.
Ethiopian Airline’s Dreamliner to Land in Dar
By: Geofrey Tengeneza
Ethiopian Airline’s Dreamliner Aircraft will make its first landing at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es salaam, Tanzania in the early afternoon of September 11, 2012.
During her meeting with the Managing Director of Tanzania Tourist Board Dr. Aloyce Nzuki at the TTB offices in Dar es Salaam, the Ethiopian Airlines Country Manager, Ms Milat Mekonnen, said the Aircraft will land in Dar es salaam at around 12.15 Pm which will be the first time since the inaugural flight of its Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner On August 18 this year.
It will be on its way to Lilongwe, Malawi. The maiden flight ceremony of the prestigious Aircraft is expected to be graced by the Minister of Natural resources and Tourism, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Kagasheki and the Minister for Transport, Hon. Dr. Harison Mwakyembe as well as other government dignitaries.
The Ethiopian Airlines recently took delivery of its first Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner dubbed “Africa First”. It is the first in the world outside Japan and ahead of any airline in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East to operate the Dreamliner. Ethiopia has placed an order of 10 such aircraft and will be receiving five of them before December, 2012.
During the inaugural flight on August 18, 2012 the aircraft flew round Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania for one hour on a Dreamtour with 270 passengers on board to promote the mountain which is the highest peak in Africa.
The Managing Director of TTB, Dr. Aloyce Nzuki (right), in a group photo with the Ethiopian Airline country Manager Ms Milat Mekonnen (second left). Others are TTB’s Director of Marketing Ms Devota Mdachi (Left) and a senior officer from Ethiopian Airline Tanzania office.
ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR TTB TRANSFORMATION
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has assured Tanzania Tourist Board of their full support on the mission of transforming itself into a fully fledged tourism authority.
The assurance was given by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) Chief Executive Officer Mr. Karikoga Kaseke in a discussion with the Tanzania Tourist Board lead by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tanzania Tourist Board ambassador Charles Sanga in Dar es salaam yesterday. “We are excited to partner with the Tanzania Tourist Board in its transition to being a fully fledged Tanzania Tourism Authority particularly as we break new ground in areas of cooperation with Tanzania” says Mr Kaseke.
On his part Ambassador Sanga pointed out that the collaborative effort does not only show the cordial relations that exist between the two organisations but also the confidence bestowed on the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority’s capacity to deliver transformational assistance as it also underwent the same process. “ We want to see the Tanzania Tourist Board graduating and transforming to become the Tanzania Tourism Authority having learnt from the experiences of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority”.
A team of five executive directors of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority is a five-day visit to Tanzania following the invitation extended by Tanzania Tourist Board to learn from their experiences as a Tourism Authority and to identify areas of mutual cooperation.
While in Dar es Salaam they are expected to pay a curtsey call on the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ambassador Khamis S. Kagasheki and other top Ministry officials.
Ethiopian airlines’ inaugural flight of africa’s first ‘dreamliner’ salutes tanzania’s mt. kilimanjaro
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES’ INAUGURAL FLIGHT
OF AFRICA’S FIRST ‘DREAMLINER’
SALUTES TANZANIA’S MT. KILIMANJARO
(New York, NY – August 27, 2012) On August 18, 2012, Ethiopian Airlines saluted Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro in its inaugural flight of its Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner by circling around Tanzania’s world famous Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the world. The Ethiopian Airlines’ inaugural Dreamliner “flyover” carried 270 VIPs including diplomats, government officials, travel industry representatives and press.
The Ethiopian Airlines Country Manager in Dar es Salaam, Ms. Milat Mekonnen, “Mt. Kilimanjaro was selected for this honor and recognition because Ethiopian Airlines has been operating in Tanzania for the past 40 years with Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport) being one of the airline’s first destinations in Africa.”
Dr. Aloyce Nzuki, Managing Director, Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB), added, “We are thrilled that Ethiopian Airlines recognizes the importance and popularity of Destination Tanzania by honoring us in this way. TTB appreciates the Airlines’ continual support in providing an excellent and convenient service from all over the world, thereby being a major contributing factor to Tanzania’s booming tourism.”
The Ethiopian Airlines’ Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner dubbed “Africa First”, is the first airline in the world outside Japan and ahead of any airline in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East to operate the Dreamliner.
About Tanzania
Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, is focused on wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism, with approximately 28% of the land protected by the Government, the largest percentage of any country in the world. It boasts 15 National Parks and 31 game reserves, 50 Game Controlled Areas, one special Conservation Area (the Ngorongoro) and three Marine Parks. It is home to the world’s highest free standing mountain, the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro; The Serengeti, home to the “Great Animal Migration” that was named the New 7th Wonder of the World by USA Today and ABC TV’s Good Morning America; the world acclaimed Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eden of Africa” and the “8th Wonder of the World”; Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind: the Selous, the world’s largest game reserve; Ruaha, now the second largest National Park in Africa; the spice islands of Zanzibar; and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Most important for visitors, the Tanzanian people, with a rich history and diverse blend of cultures, are warm and friendly and the country is an oasis of peace and stability with a democratically elected government. .
For more information on Tanzania, visit http://www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz/.
Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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PANGANI COAST CULTURAL TOURISM PROGRAMME.
TOUR PROGRAMMES AND PRICE 2012
Welcome to Pangani for splendor, exotic, historical cultural experience.
PCCTP OFFERS YOU THE FOLLOWING TOURS:
- WALKING TOUR TO HISTORICAL SITES buildings, ruins and monuments TIME (2:30 hours.
Price: USD $ 10 PER PERSON
Above 10 pax $ 5 per person
STUDENTS: USD 5 PER PERSON
RESIDENTS; TSH; 5000/=
TANZANIA STUDENTS; TSH; 1000/=
- BOAT TRIP TO MAZIWE MARINE PARK ISLAND. (7 hrs.)
USD 90 from 1-3 tourists minimum. ABOVE 3 EACH 40$ INCLUDING MARINE PARK FEE
Over and above 3 tourists 35 USD per person INCLUDING
MARIME PARK FEE:
CHILRED: 5 -15 YRS $ 5.PP
Including Snorkeling equipment and tour guide.
- PANGANI RIVER GRUISING. 3:00 HRS
USD 60 for 3 Tourists Minimum.
Over and above 3 tourists USD 15 per PERSON including Tour guide.
4. BOAT TRIP TO ZANZIBAR an island of Cloves.
USD 150 for 3 Tourists minimum
Above 3 people USD 40 per person.
5.BEACH WALKING TOUR MKOMA BAY MARINE PALAENTOLOGICAL SITE
(3 hours).
USD 20 PER PERSON including bicycle hire. Own transport- $ 10.
6. NATURAL CYCLING TOUR TO GERMAN FORT, through Mwera sisal Estate, Kikokwe, the birth place of sisal in Africa were Dr Richard Hindroph introduced Sisal for the first time in 1892 (6 hrs).
USD 30 PER PERSON. INCLUDING BYCYCLE HIRE, FERYCHARGES.
7. TOUR TO USHONGO BEACH AND RESORTS
CYCLING TO BEACH HOTELS: This tour allows you to experience both, beautiful scenery and culture of Pangani. The tour takes you on hired bicycle (9 hours)
USD 30 per Person. INCLUDING BYCYCLE HIRE, FERY CHARGES AND TOUR GUIDES FEES.
8. ONE DAY CYCLING TOUR (SAKURA)
Pick nick to see hippopotamus 36 km from Pangani town.
Time 10 hrs
Price USD 35 per pax Including bicycle charges, Ferry charges and drinking water.
- CYCLING TOUR TO MITI ULAYA Bushiri Village.
Visit former Abushiri Salim Residence in the Arab Epoch now owned by Mr. Wim Groenewerg, see cheese processing were killed by Bushiri apprising during Arab rule. 5 HRS.
Price 25 USD per pax Including Tour Guide fee, bicycle and water.
10. BEACH SPORTS TOUR
Walking along the beach, Open area near PANGADECO along the beach
Sports: Tag of war competition.
Cock catching competition (Whoever catches the cock owns it).
Coconuts Grating competition with a grating machine.
PER PAX $ 10
Payment in advance for material for facilitating the competitions.
- FISHING PROGRAMME WITH LOCAL FISHER MEN 7 hrs
can be arranged with local fisher men 140 use motorized boat 1-3- people
SAILING Dhow 20 $ PER PERSON 1-3 PEOPLE
12. HOME STAYS 10 USD PER PERSON. -You stay for some hours with Swahili families and enjoy the local recipe (Maize mill or rice in the coconut milk, drink spiced tea roasted fish, Hinna decoration etc). You can dress in kanga or salon with a cup, typical Swahili head dress. It is a wonderful experience of cultural tourism. Other coasts will be met by the client
13. LONG SAFARIS: SAADANI- NATIONAL PARK Can Be Arranged By Our Information Center Transport charges can be arranged from PCCTP Office. There are numerous wild life and Green turtle breeding centre at Madete sanctuary, camp sites and lodges where the Bush meets the ocean, SAADANI HISTORICAL VILAGE.
14. TONGONI RUINS –TANGA Ruins dating 13 century.
USD 30 PER PERSON including guides fees and entrance.
Transport : Car or bus hire not included
15. AMBONI CAVES
USD 30 PER PERSON INCLUDING FEES AND ENTRANCE.
Transport: Car or bus hire not included
16. AMANI NATURE RESERVE AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
(Charges according to Amani Nature reserve Tariffs)
Amani is the only place where the flower St Pauli or African Lilly still growing naturally. In the Amani forest nature reserve, THE botanical garden in place, where you are directly connected TO the nature walking and hiking through the forest is the main attraction.
Emau hill. 2 HRS
Botanical Gardens 3 HRS
Mobole hill walking tour 3HRS
Derema trail 5 -7 HRS
Kwa mkolo trail and tea factory 7 HRS
Turacco trail 7 HRS
Zigi spices and Botanical Gardens 5 HRS
Night walking tour 2 HRS
Medical center tour 3HRS PRISES CAN BE ARRANGED
17.DAYS STAYS IN THE AMANI CAN COVER ALL TOURS ABOVE.
Car Park Entry fees , Guiding fees , Medical center fees , Emau hill fees, Botanical gardens Including guiding, Car Park fees and fare from Pangani to Amani
Day 1 Safari to Amani
Day 2 Safari to Amani
Day 3 Safari to Amani
Day 4 Safari to Amani PCCTP shall ARANGE ALL COSTS WITH THE CILIENTS
18. CAR HIRE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
In Amani Village, boarding houses and camp sites are available.
(NB prices can change due to devaluation)
19. OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA.
Personalized guided tours can be arranged in the evening by guides who will guarantee your safety, to disco halls, local dance hall with prior arrangement. Guide fee USD 15 per person.
Money to be paid in the TIC and receipted
Always avoid unauthorized tour guides!
CONTACT WITH YOUR TOUR ORGANIZER
WELCOME!
Taarifa kwa vyombo vya habari uhamasishaji kupigia kura mlima kilimanjaro
TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI
UHAMASISHAJI WA KUPIGIA KURA MLIMA KILIMANJARO,
BONDE LA NGORONGORO NA TUKIO LA KUHAMA WANYAMA
KATIKA HIFADHI YA SERENGETI KATIKA SHINDANO LA
MAAJABU SABA YA ASILI KATIKA BARA LA AFRIKA
Hivi karibuni pamekuwa na shindano jipya lijulikanalo kama seven Natural Wonders linaloshindanisha vivutio mbalimbali vya asili vinavyopatikana katika kila bara. Shindano hilo linaloendeshwa kwa kupiga kura kupitia tovuti ya http://sevennaturalwonders.org linashindanisha vivutio vya utalii kumi na viwili (12) katika bara la Afrika. Tanzania ni nchi pekee yenye vivutio vingi katika orodha hiyo. Vivutio vya Tanzania ni Mlima Kilimanjaro, Bonde la Ngorongoro, na hifadhi ya Serengeti. Watanzania na watu wote duniani wanahamasishwa kuvipigiakura vivutio hivyo vitatu
Ili kurahisisha upigaji kura kwa vivutio vya Tanzania, Bodi ya Utalii Tanzania imewaomba waandaji wa shindano hilo kuandaa tovuti maalum ambayo ni http://sevennaturalwonders.org/tanzania/ itakayomuhitaji mpigakura kutuma barua pepe yenye kichwa cha habari “TANZANIA” inayoorodhesha vivutio hivyo vitatu (3), na vivutio vingine visivyozidi vinne (4) vilivyopo Tanzania ambavyo mpigakura anaona vinafaa viwemo katika orodha ya maajabu saba ya asili ya Tanzania, kwenda kwenye anuani hii vote@sevennaturalwonders.org. Kwa maelezo zaidi kuhusu vivutio vya utalii Tanzania tembelea www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz.
Shindano hili linaweza kuwa fursa nzuri kwa Tanzania kujitambulisha pamoja na kuitangazia dunia kuwa Mlima Kilimanjaro, ambao ni mlima mrefu kuliko yote barani Afrika; Hifadhi ya Serengeti, ambapo tukio la kuhama wanyama hutokea kila mwaka; na eneo la Ngorongoro, ambalo ni urithi wa dunia wa asili na utamaduni (natural and cultural World Heritage Site), vyote ni vivutio vilivyopo hapa kwetu Tanzania.
Vivutio vitakavyoshinda vitatangazwa na vyombo mbalimbali vya habari duniani na kupewa hadhi zaidi ya kimataifa.
Tumia fursa hii kupigia kura vivutio vyote vya Tanzania ili viweze kuwa miongoni mwa maajabu saba ya asili ya bara la Afrika.
Imetolewa na Mkurugenzi Mwendeshaji
BODI YA UTALII TANZANIA
Tanzania Home Of The “World’s Best Hotel” Singita Grumeti Reserves
Singita Grumeti Reserves named best hotel in the world for the second consecutive year by Travel + Leisure magazine’s World Best 2012 Awards.
Photo: Honorable Ambassador Khamis S. Kagasheki, Tanzania’s Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism and Luke Bailes, CEO and Founder of Singita.
(July 24, 2012, New York, NY) Singita Grumeti Reserves, located along the Western corridor of Tanzania’s legendary Serengeti National Park, was named best hotel in the world for the second consecutive year by Travel + Leisure magazine’s World Best 2012 Awards. Five luxury properties in Tanzania were among the Top 20 Lodges and Resorts in Africa and the Middle East selected by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers, as well.
Honorable Ambassador Khamis S. Kagasheki, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, in commenting about Singita Grumeti being awarded the “World’s Best Hotel” second year in a row, said “this demonstrates that Tanzania is increasingly being recognized for its growing number of world-class properties and its expanding luxury safari product. Tanzania aims to provide the best travel experience possible to every visitor to our country.”
Hon. Amb. Kagasheki added, “Tanzania is especially proud that Singita Grumeti received this honor two years in a row because of the luxury property’s efforts on behalf of sustainable tourism development through its Grumeti Fund.”
The other properties in Tanzania designated World’s Best are Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge; Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park; Serengeti Sopa Lodge, and andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.
Travel + Leisure has the largest audience of any travel magazine, with a readership of over 1.5 million people. For the past 17 years, Travel + Leisure readers have voted on the World’s Best Awards for the top hotels, destinations, airlines, cruises, outfitters and transportation companies. The criteria determining the Lodges and Resorts category are rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food and value.
The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2012 are featured on http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest and will appear in the August issue of Travel +Leisure magazine.
About Tanzania
Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, is focused on wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism, with approximately 28% of the land protected by the Government, the largest percentage of any country in the world. It boasts 15 National Parks and 31 game reserves, 50 Game Controlled Areas, one special Conservation Area (the Ngorongoro) and three Marine Parks. It is home to the tallest mountain in Africa, the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro; The Serengeti, home to the “Great Animal Migration” that was named the New 7th Wonder of the World by USA Today and ABC TV’s Good Morning America; the world acclaimed Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eden of Africa” and the “8th Wonder of the World”; Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind: the Selous, the world’s largest game reserve; Ruaha, now the second largest National Park in Africa; the spice islands of Zanzibar; and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Most important for visitors, the Tanzanian people, with a rich history and diverse blend of cultures, are warm and friendly. On December 9, 2011, Tanzania, an oasis of peace and stability with a democratically elected and stable government, celebrated its 50th Anniversary of Independence.
For more information on Tanzania, visit www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz.
Editorial contact:
Karen Hoffman/ Chanel LeMond
The Bradford Group
(212) 447-0027
Travel Agent’s Jena Tesse Fox Wins Tanzania Tourism Award
Jena Tesse Fox, staff editor for Europe, Australia, South Pacific, Hawaii and Africa for Travel Agent magazine, has won the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) Travel Media Award 2012 for her coverage of Destination Tanzania and the Southern Circuit.
L-R: Dr. Aloyce K. Nzuki, managing director, TTB; Jena Tesse Fox, staff editor, Travel Agent magazine; Hon. Amb. Khamis S. Kagasheki, Tanzania’s minister of natural resources and tourism; Mr. Ibrahim Mussa, director of tourism, Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources & Tourism
By: News Wire
July 26, 2012
Tanzania to host First Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism Management in National Parks and Protected Areas
At the gracious invitation of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the World Tourism Organization is organizing the First Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism Management in National Parks and Protected Areas: Challenges and Opportunities in Arusha from 15 to 18 October 2012. The Conference is being organized in collaboration with the Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.