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CHANGE OF TANZANIA TOURIST BOARD AND DIRECTORS

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:21:56 +0000

Tanzania’s Tourist Board has been actively advertising the Country’s tourism potential to the World. For those who watch the English Premier League, it is not uncommon to see Tanzania Tourist Board being beamed on the billboards around the pitching inviting people to visit Tanzania.

In order to get even better results the President of Tanzania, His Excellence Kyakaya Kikwete has appointed a new chairman for the Tanzania Tourist Board. Ambassador Sanga Charles has been appointed to the new seat effective March 25^th.

To help Ambassador Sanga run the board, the minister of Tourism Hon. Ezekiel Maige has appointed new directors to the board. These include:

Teddy Mapunda a very well known economist, Samuel Diah who is the Member of Parliament from Ngorongoro conservation area and a businessman, Professor Isya Jairo who works with the Institute of Finance Management, Kaika Telele who is a Parliamentarian from the Mafia Island which is one of Tanzania’s great tour attraction.

The tourism industry in Tanzania has many stakeholders such as the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators, HAT – the Hotels Association of Tanzania and TCT – Tourism Confederation of Tanzania. However it is not clear whether these stakeholders were consulted when making the sweeping change of guard in the body charged with marketing Tanzania’s tourism potential.

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Saadani National Park

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:02:48 +0000

Saadani National Park is geographically the closest wildlife reserve to both Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar and is unique in that it is Tanzania’s only coastal wildlife reserve thus offering the chance to see big game and birdlife interacting with the coast. Saadani Game Reserve was gazetted in 1964, covering an area of some 250 sq km from the Wami River in the south to the Mligaji River in the north, with the Moshi railway line as the western boundary. This park was recently upgraded from game reserve to become the 13th National park in 2003 under the direction of TANAPA in Tanzania and is one of Tanzania’s coastal wildlife sanctuary. Once Saadani became a Game Reserve new species of animal were introduced to compliment the existing diversity. Wildebeest, zebra and eland joined the resident populations including buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, and the extremely rare Roosevelt’s sable antelope.

The park is also one of the larger coastal forests in Tanzania, and part of the “Eastern Arc and Coastal Forest for Kenya and Tanzania Hotspot. The forest dominates the western part of Mkwaja Saadani National Park. This is park is a host new species of reptile (dwarf gecko), amphibian (Hyperolius parkeri), an endemic snail and many other species of invertebrates, 8 bird species, and large mammals. African buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, several antelopes species and lions are all found in the southern portion of the national park, which dominated by Wami river.

Activities of the park include: plenty of bush walks, camping, birding and visiting the local community in the village, canoeing in the Wami River, Game drives in the park can be arranged which allow great wildlife viewing.

Getting there: The Park is easily accessible by a 30 minute flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar or a 3 hour drive from Dar.

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Ruaha National Park Information

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:01:54 +0000

Ruaha is one of the handpicked National Parks on the African continent as a year round destination and of course it has the most rewarding Tanzanian safari experience more especially when clients spend an overnight at one of the best park accommodation premises which are perfectly situated overlooking a sand river and prolific in wildlife. However, Ruaha National Park is Tanzania’s largest, a vast wilderness in the south-west of the country visited by only a handful of travellers each year. At the park’s heart is the aptly-named Great Ruaha River, a massive watercourse that dwindles to only a few pools in the dry season, but bursts its banks and roars over boulders at the height of the rains.
Converging with the Great Ruaha are hundreds of sand rivers, natural game corridors when dry and sparklingly clear streams when wet. Waterbuck, impala and the world’s most southerly Grant’s gazelle risk their lives for a sip of water – the shores of the Ruaha are a permanent hunting ground for lion, leopard, cheetah, jackal, hyena and the rare and endangered African wild dog. Thus elephants are recovering at a high rate from the 1980 poaching totaling up to some good number.

Location: The Park is sited in a unique transition zone where East and Southern African fauna and flora overlap and with its vast, unspoilt wilderness, protecting a variety of species virtually unequalled in East Africa, Ruaha’s diversity offers a richly rewarding wildlife experience.

Getting there: Always guests who feel traveling by road wastes time access the park by air using several air companies that provide services to Ruaha, however it is more expensive. There are two airstrips that are used in the park, Msembe the main one and Jongomero which is 5-10 minutes away.

By Road: Ruaha National Park is approximately 120km away from the nearest town Iringa along the ‘Neverending’ road (left). But year-round road access through Iringa from Dar es Salaam (about 10 hours) via Mikumi or from Arusha via Dodoma.

The Park Activities: Game drives, day walks or hiking safaris through untouched bush (Walking in the bush is one of the greatest thrills that Africa has to offer and is highly recommended. A couple of excellent Walking Safari options are much favoured in Ruaha but now need to be booked three days in advance to secure the services of a Parks) and Stone age ruins at Isimila, near Iringa.

Best time: For wildlife safari, visit the park from mid May to December since it’s the period when large mammals and predators are seen. Bird watching, luch scenery and flowers its best during wet season of January to April)

Accommodation:
The park has got a wide number of both lodges and camps and the include the following:

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Couriers In Tanzania

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:10:21 +0000

Tanzania is well connected with most the world’s top couriers operating efficiently. Find a list of courier services and


City Delivery services limited	City Urgent mail (CUM)
Old Bagamoyo Rd Next to JKT Headquarter, Mlalakuwa Kawe Beach Private bag 68, Dar es salaam Tel: 255 – 22 – 2780821	Azikiwe Street Box 707, dare s salaam Tel: 255 – 22 2125118 255 – 2137640 Mob: 255 – 755 – 100865 Email: customer.care@posta.co.tz
DHL Tanzania Limited	Expendited Mail Service
Dar es salaam Tel: 022 – 2861000	(EMS) Azikiwe Street Box 9551, Dar es salaam Hoyline: 255 – 22 2123112 255 – 22 1 2123113 Fax: 255 – 22 2115143 Email: ems@posta.co.tz Web:www.popsta.co.cotz
Marathon Courier	Tancom Messenger Service Ltd.
2^nd floor, Rm 22 Lida Hse, Nkrumah Street Box 3038, Dar es saalam Mob: 255 – 754 – 313730 255 – 717 – 444155 Hotline: 255 – 22 – 212859 Email:marathon.expresso@yahoo.com	Zanaki Street Avalon Cinema 2^nd Floor. Box 7473, Dar es salaam Tel: 255 – 22 – 2127106 Tel: 255 – 22 – 2123749 Email:info@tanzacom.com Web: www.tanzcom.com
UPS (United parcel Service)	City Delivery Services (CDS)
HaiDary Plaza Ali Hassan Mwinyi Rd/Kisutu street Box 70603, dare s salaam Tel: 255 – 22 – 2122403 Web: www.ups.com	Old Bagamoyo Rd, next to JKT HQ Box 707, Dar es salaam Tel/Fax 255 – 22 – 2780821 Mob: 255 – 787 – 999008 / 715 – 999009 Web: www.citydelivelyservices.com

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Tanzania Coffee Shops

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:48:33 +0000

Find a coffee shop in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza in Tanzania

Coffee Shops In Tanzania
Mbiga Coffee Curing Co. Ltd	Mbiga Coffee Curing Co. Ltd
Dar es salaam Tel: 255 -22 – 2640132 Fax: 255 – 22 – 2640303 Email: cmbinga@africaonline.co.tz	Dar es salaam Tel: 255 -22 – 2640132 Fax: 255 – 22 – 2640303 Email: cmbinga@africaonline.co.tz

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Tanzania Discotheques and Night Clubs

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:35:58 +0000

Find a list of discotheques and nights clubs in Tanzania.


Bilicanas	California Dreamers Night Club
Dar es salaam Tel: 255-22-21210605	Dar es salaam Tel:255 – 22 -2 121219
Crystal Club	Komba Discotheque
Dar es salaam Tel:0754 264912	Zanzibar Tel: 255 – 24 – 2230200
Q-bar
Dar es Salaam Tel: 0754 282474

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Tanzania Cinemas

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:55:51 +0000

Find a cinema near you in Tanzania’s cities and towns.

Tanzania Cinemas
Century Cinemax	New World Cinema
Mlimani City – Dar es salaam Tel: 0784 5338833	Dar es salaam Tel: 255 – 22 – 2771409

For cinemas in Kampala visit Kampala cinema listings

Tanzania Casinos

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:42:49 +0000

Find a casino near you in Tanzania.

Casinos In Tanzania
Las vegas Casino	New Africa Hotel
Tel: 255 – 22 – 2116512	Tel: 255 – 22 – 2117050 Sea Cliff Hotel Tel:255 – 22 – 2600412

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Tanzania Tour Operators

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:27:58 +0000

Here is a list of Tanzania tour operators to help make your trip to Tanzania safari and Zanzibar trip a memorable one.


Confort Tra vel, Tours & Safari	Creative Safaris Services
Rex Investement building, Makamba Street Dar es salaam Tel: 255 -22 – 2183136 Mobile: 0752 280264	Plot 655/14 Jamhuri Street, Box 956, Dar es salaam Tel: 255 – 22 – 2125564 Fax: 255 – 22 – 2125564 Mobile: 0754 286212
Dolphin Tours & Safaris Ltd	Leisure Tours & Holidays Ltd
Kenyatta Rd/ Post Street, Box 336, Mwanza Tel: 255 – 28 – 2500096 255 – 28 – 2500128 Fax: 255 – 28– 2551142 Email: dolphin@auricair.com aurcair@auricair.com	Plot 17 Myerere Rd Box 6100, Dar es salaam Tel: 255 – 22 – 2862939 Fax: 255 – 22 -2122140 Mob: 255 – 784 – 784391 Email: leisure@raha.com
Masumin Tours & Safari Ltd.	Planet Motors & safaris Ltd.
Kenyatta Rd. Mwanza Box 1884, Mwanza Tel: 255 – 28 – 2500192 255 – 28 – 2503295 255 – 28 2541391 Fax: 255 -28 – 2500192 Mob: 0784 550786 0784505786 Email: masumins@thenet.co.tz Website: www.masuminsafaris.com www.masumintours.com	Ohio street – Nyumba Ya sanaa Box 8701, Dar es salaam Mob: 255 – 755 – 872726 Website: www.planetsafaris.com
Tanzania Safari Places	African Secrets Limited
Website: www.toursintanzania.com	Website: www.africansecrets.ltd.ug

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Tanzania Car Hire and Rental

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:17:20 +0000

Find your car rental service in any of Tanzania’s cities and towns like Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Arusha.

Tanzania Car Rentals and Hire
Arusha Naar Rent – a – Car Ltd	Green Car Rentals
Box 1060, Dar es salaam Tel: 255 – 27 2502087 Fax: 255 – 754 – 282799 Email: arushanaaz@yahoo.com	Nkrumah Street Box 20714 Dar es salaam Tel: 255 – 22 2183718 255 – 713 – 227788 Fax: 255 – 22 – 2183348 255 – 754 – 780055 Email: greencars@raha.com Website: www.greencars.co.tz
Hertz	Kays car Rental
Ohio Street Box 6100, Dar es salaam Tel: 255 – 22 – 2122130 255 – 22 – 2122363 Fax: 255 – 22 – 2122131 Cell:255 – 756 – 720720 Email: hertz@cats-net.com Website: www.hertz.com	Box 13 578, dare s salaam Mob: 255 – 713 – 411148 255 – 754 – 831677 Fax: 255 -22 – 2772890
Xpress Rent_A-Car	Planet Motors & safaris Ltd.
Ground Floor, HaiDary Plaza Kisutu/Upanga Rd. Box 5572, dare s salaam Tel: 255 – 22 – 2128356/7 Fax: 255 – 22 – 2128358 Mob: 255 -754 -6049 Email: business@raha.com tour@xpresstours.org website:www.xpresstours.org	Ohio street – Nyumba Ya sanaa Box 8701, Dar es salaam Mob: 255 – 755 – 872726 Website: www.planetsafaris.com

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