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T A N Z A N I AU.S. Tourist Arrivals

Soar to New Heights

Growing at a steady rate for the past seven years,Tanzania’s tourism is booming. According to theGovernor of the Bank of Tanzania, Prof. BennoNdulu, Tourism, earning $1 billion, now con-

tributes nearly triple the GDP of Agriculture, which has beenthe leading contributor to the East African country’s coffersfor most of its history. According to the Honorable Mme.Shamsa S. Mwangunga, Tanzania’s Minister of NaturalResources & Tourism, “Estimates are that more than 750,000tourists are expected to arrive in the country this year, bring-ing in about $950 million dollars. We attribute this growth toseveral factors, not the least of which is that Tanzania has astable and peaceful environment with a democraticallyelected government. Increased air access, with many carri-ers now flying direct to Tanzania, new luxury hotels on theMainland and Zanzibar, improved infrastructure, and tarmacroads on safari circuits are also major factors contributing toTanzania tourism’s success story.

Peter Mwenguo, Managing Director, Tanzania TouristBoard, noted that these improvements together with the di-versification of the tourism product, adds to the existing al-lure of Tanzania’s unsurpassed wildlife, seven World

Heritage Sites, the cultural richness and friendliness ofTanzania’s people, miles of beautiful Indian Ocean coastlineand the exotic spice Islands of Zanzibar. “Over the last 10years, Tanzania has become a stand-alone destination. In thepast, many tour operators to East Africa offered Tanzania asan add-on or extension to other countries. Now, there is sucha great demand by clients to spend their entire time inTanzania, that the same tour operators offer more than oneTanzania-only itinerary. Recently they have even expandedtheir programs to include the lesser known Southern Circuitwhere visitors can explore the world famous Selous GameReserve and Ruaha National Park. Recently, it was an-nounced that Ruaha will be combined with the adjacentUsangu Game Reserve, making it the largest National Parkin Africa.”

Tanzania as a brand is acquiring wide and respected recog-nition in the past few years, so it comes as no surprise thatAmerica is now the leading source of visitors to Tanzania’sGame Parks. In an effort to reinforce Brand Tanzania with theAmerican travelers as well as Travel Industry professionals inthe U.S., Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) launched a two-prong

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The Hon. Shamsa Selengia Mwangunga was ap-pointed the new Minister of Natural Resources &Tourism for the United Republic of Tanzania inFebruary 2008.

P r i o r t o t h i s p o s t ,Mwangunga served as DeputyMinister of Water for two years,and has been a Member ofParliament, Special Seat, from2000-2008.

Earlier, she held various posts within the public andprivate sector of Tanzania, in-cluding Tanzania-Swiss TrustFund Executive Secretary,Business Care ServicesProjects Manager and SmallIndustries Devel-opmentOrganization-SIDO ManagerCoordinator.

The Hon. Minister began her career as a teacher, and laterwas acknowledged for her highly successful roles as an engi-neer, champion of women’s rights and Member of Parliament.Hon. Mwangunga has an extensive and impressive educa-tional background spanning the globe.

She attained her first college diploma in Education and herinitial graduate degree in Business Communication inTanzania; a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Manage-ment from Delft University in Holland, and another postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Dar esSalaam Technical College.

Mwangunga also has a Diploma in Education with option in Mathematics and Physics, took part in Executive Training in AOTS Tokyo, Japan, and trained inElectrical and Measuring Instruments in St. Albans-MarconiIndustries, U.K.

Hon. Ezekiel Magolyo Maige, MPAppointed Deputy Minister of NaturalResources & Tourism, Tanzania

Hon. Ezekiel Magolyo Maige, MP, was appointed Deputy Minister of Natural Resources & Tourism also inFebruary 2008.

Hon. Maige is a trained Accountant and Business Manager.Born in Tanzania, he has also lived and worked in London,Kenya, Ghana and Cameroon. Hon. Maige holds an MSc in Finance from the University of Leicester, the United Kingdom, which he attended from 2002-2004. He isalso a CPA.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Maige was a Member ofParliament from the Msalala Constituency, Shinyanga andSenior Consultant to MGK. Prior to that, he held executiveAccounting and Finance positions for BP Tanzania, PlanInternational and the British Council. He is fluent in English,French and Swahili.

Blandina Sallome Joseph Nyoni Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources & Tourism, Tanzania

Blandina Sallome Joseph Nyoni was appointed PermanentSecretary, Ministry of Natural Resources & Tourism in May, 2007.

Along with her many responsibilities, she oversaw the im-plementation of Tanzania’s successful 2007 tourism initia-tives. A native born Tanzanian, Mrs. Nyoni has an extensivebackground in the Accounting Profession serving in multiplehigh-level government positions.

In 1995, she was designated Best Foreign Service Nationalfor USAID in Africa and currently serves on the Boards ofDirectors of various financial institutions.

She is a CPA and CGFM (Certified Government FinancialManager) and has an advanced diploma in CertifiedAccountancy.

campaign. Targeting the consumer in September, 2007, TTBinaugurated a TV campaign, its first-ever, which aired onCNN, CHLN, CNN Airport, and CNN.com. According toAmant Macha, TTB Marketing Director, “we have had agreat demand from American agents for a Tanzania TravelSpecialist program. With this in mind, TTB initiated a“Tanzania Travel Specialist” course of study with TravelAgent University. The response was overwhelming, withmore than 500 travel agents passing the test and qualifying

as Tanzania Specialists in the first four months of the courseoffering.” Now, the country is preparing to host two highprofile conferences in Arusha: the 33rd Annual Congress ofthe Africa Travel Association, May 19-23, 2008 (www.africa-travelassociation.org) which is expected to draw more than300 travel industry professionals; and the Leon H. SullivanSummit VIII (www.thesullivansummit.go.tz), June 2-6, 2008expecting to draw more than 2,000 delegates from the U.S. Tanzania, www.tanzaniatouristboard.com

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HON. SHAMSA SELEGIA

MWANGUNGA, MP

Hon. Shamsa Selengia Mwangunga, MP Appointed New Minister of Natural Resources &Tourism for the United Republic of Tanzania

Close to 30 percent of the land in Tanzania is pro-tected and dedicated to the preservation ofwildlife. In all of the wildlife countries, Tanzaniahas the greatest percentage of protected land,”

said Peter Mwenguo, Managing Director, Tanzania TouristBoard (TTB). “Close to 30 percent of our land is dedicated tothe preservation of wildlife, flora and fauna.” With the addi-tion of Mkomazi in the North, Tanzania now has 15 NationalParks, 32 Game Reserves and the world famous NgorongoroCrater, which is part of its own unique conservation area.

Mkomazi, Tanzania’s 15th National ParkNow an exciting new development for wildlife lovers is un-

folding in northern Tanzania. Added to Tanzania’s 14National Parks will be the restructured Mkomazi, a 56-year-old former game reserve. As the centerpiece of the newNational Park, Mkomazi is joined with the Umba ForestReserve, and shares a border with Tsavo National Park.Tanzania’s 15th National Park plays a key role within thegreater ecosystem as safe migratory routes and dispersal

areas for herds of elephants, oryx and zebras during the wetseason and as a protected area for giraffes and many otherbirds and animals year round.

According to Gerald Bigurube, Director General, Tanzania

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National Parks (TANAPA), “Tanzania is constantly workingon upgrading its game reserves to National Parks. In aNational Park there is no consumptive use of resources andthis allows for the multiplicity of species, increasing thewildlife in the parks.”

The transformation of Mkomazi into a National Park hasserved three major purposes: the re-securing of its land as ahaven for wildlife, including the reintroduction of the criti-cally endangered (and once extinct in East Africa) black rhinoand the hunting dogs; the upgrading of the entire infrastruc-ture of 500 miles of road, an airfield, and dams and watersources within the new area; and the introduction of an inno-vative outreach program to villagers living in surroundingareas. Construction of schools and clinics, new boreholes andwater pumps, the formation of women’s groups and a soccerteam, and the introduction of cultural tourism are all part ofthe program meant to benefit the people of Tanzania as wellas its wildlife.

The Southern CircuitAlthough first time visitors must see Tanzania’s safari iconsin the North - the great migration of the Serengeti, the fa-mous Ngorongoro Crater, Moun Kilimanjaro, Manyara,Tarangire and Arusha National Parks - extended air servicehas made it possible to include the South in the same itiner-ary. Whereas Arusha is the safari capital of the North, Dar esSalaam, the exotic port city and commercial capital ofTanzania, is the jumping off point for the South.

“Since Tanzania’s tourism strategy is to encourage highquality, low volume tourism, the Southern Circuit createsmore diversity in the safari circuits and helps avoid masstourism,” said Amant Macha, Director of Marketing, TTB.

The Selous Game Reserve is the largest in Africa . It is alsoa UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the Rufijii River,Selous offers the tourist different game viewing experiences,boat safaris, as well as walking safaris. In addition to itsmasses of elephants, hippos, buffalo, it is the remaining homeof the Black Rhino and is also home to 25 percent of the con-tinent’s wild dog population.

Ruaha National Park will soon be combined with UsanguGame Reserve, and expected to increase its size by over15,000 square kilometers; if this expected size remain thesame, it will make Ruaha the largest National Park in Africa.

According to Gerald Bigurube, Director General, TANAPA,one of the aims of the government in annexing Usangu toRuaha is in part to save the biodiversity of that area as well asto increase tourism to the region. This can best be accom-plished if the area is administered and marketed by TANAPA.

Ruaha, which boasts 10,000 elephants, the largest popula-tion of any East African national park, protects a vast tract ofthe rugged semi-arid bush country that characterizes centralTanzania. Its lifeblood is the Great Ruaha River . A fine net-work of game-viewing roads follows the Great Ruaha and itsseasonal tributaries, where, during the dry season, impala,

waterbuck and other antelopes risk their life for a sip of lifesustaining water. The risk is considerable with prides of 20plus lions lording over the savannah, cheetahs and leopards.Ruaha is also home to over 450 bird species. The UsanguGame Reserve includes the Ihefu Wetland, the natural waterreservoir for the Great Ruaha River.

Other parks in the South include Mikumi. Set between theUluguru Mountains to the north and the Lumango mountainsto the south-east and within a short flight from Dar es Salaam,Mikumi is teeming with wildlife and 300 species of birdlife.

Udzungwa Mountains National Park, one of the world’s keybiodiversity hot spots, is especially known for its 10 or sospecies of primates, including the rare Iringa Red Colobusand the Sanje Crested Mangabey, as well as the bizarre giantelephant shrew. Its constant climate has given rise to a rangeof flora and fauna, and sometimes called the AfricanGalapagos.Tanzania National Parks, [email protected],[email protected]

MT. KILIMANJARO NAMED TOP EXOTICADVENTURE FOR 2008

USA Today released its list of the Hottest Travel Trends for 2008on January 11, 2008 and Tanzania’s famed Mt. Kilimanjaro sweptthe newspaper’s ‘Exotic Adventures’ category.

Mt. Kilimanjaro holds a special place as one of Tanzania’sfamed tourist sites. For many, a climb up Kilimanjaro is the high-light of their lives. These climbers contribute to the boomingtourism economy.

According to Gerald Bigurube, Director General of the TanzaniaNational Parks, at the moment, 30-35,000 people climb Mt.Kilimanjaro annually. The trek may be rigorous or accessible.Climbers may choose a variety of different camping arrangementson their way to the top . These climbers contribute to the boomingtourism economy in Tanzania. Hon. Prof. Jumanne Maghembe,Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism noted notes that thecountry’s main markets are Britain, the U.S., Germany, Italy,France, Spain and Scandinavia. The U.S. market is extremelystrong, and is predicted to outreach the others in the next few years. Tanzania, www.tanzaniatouristboard.com

CONSERVATION FROM PAGE 5

The Ngorongoro ConservationArea is one of the three divi-sions that compriseNgorongoro District in

Arusha Region. NCA was established in1959 as a multiple land use area, desig-nated to promote the conservation ofnatural resources, safeguard the inter-ests of NCA indigenous residents, andpromote tourism. The main features ofthe NCA include the NgorongoroCrater, The Serengeti Plains, and theNorthern Highland Forest Reserve(NHFR). NCA has been accorded thestatus of a World Heritage Site andlisted as one of the InternationalBiosphere Reserve by the UNESCO’sMan and Biosphere Reserve Program.

About 200 years ago the Maasai ar-rived, living in harmony with wildlifeand the environment. Visitors are wel-comed at two designated Maasai cul-tural bomas to learn more about theirunique culture, to take photographs,and to buy mementos.

Lake NdutuLake Ndutu and Lake Masek form

shallow basins where water accumu-lates from the nearby areas of slightlyhigher altitude. Lake Ndutu becomesalive with animals during the migra-tion. Flamingos are very common atlakes in the NCA.

Craters and WildlifeThere are nine craters within the

boundaries of the NCA and one on thenortheastern corner (Kermasi Crater).The highest crater is Lolmalasin. Thejewel in Ngorongoro’s crown is a deepvolcanic crater: The Ngorongoro Crateris nestled in a range of extinct volca-noes. It is the largest unflooded and un-broken caldera in the world. The richpasture and permanent water of theCrater floor supports a large residentpopulation of wildlife.

The swamps and forest provide addi-

tional resources for hippo, elephant,waterbuck, reedbuck and bushbuck,baboons and vervet monkeys. Predatoryanimals live off the abundant wildlife.The black rhinoceros in the Crater arerelatively safe and the number is ap-proaching 24. Some of the craters, suchas Ngorongoro, Empakaai and Olmotiare not true craters but are actuallycalderas. A caldera is formed when a

circular fault in the wall of the volcanocauses it to collapse into itself to form acrater floor.

Oldonyo LengaiLocated just outside the NCA, to the

northeast near Lake Natron, this vol-cano, whose Maasai name means‘mountain of God’ has had a major in-


Ngorongoro and Beyond!The Ngorongoro Crater is well known, but there is so much more to do and see in the

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fluence on the development of the area. Its ash has beenblown westwards onto the plains and helped shape the land-scape and ecology.

Olmoti and Empakaai Although smaller than Ngorongoro Crater, Olmoti and

Empakaai to the northeast are noted for their beauty and soli-tude. The floors of both craters are easily accessible on foot,but visitors should be accompanied by a local guide.

Oldupai Gorge and Laetoli Remains of the earliest humans were found in Oldupai

Gorge, the most famous archaeological location in EastAfrica. It has become an essential visit for travelers toNgorongoro or Serengeti.At Laetoli, west of NgorongoroCrater, hominid footprints are preserved in volcanic rock 3.6millions years old and represent some of the earliest signs ofmankind in the world. More advanced descendants ofLaetoli’s hominids were found further north, buried inOldupai Gorge. The excavation sites have been preserved forpublic viewing and work continues during the dry seasons.Thus, Oldupai and Laetoli make the NgorongoroConservation Area an important place for the study of humanorigins and evolution.

Olkarien GorgeThe Gorge is ecologically important because it is a vital

nesting site of the Ruppell’s Griffon Vulture. The best time tovisit is from March to April when the vultures are breeding.

Walking SafarisWalking in and around the NCA is encouraged with guides.

Short hikes can be organized with your lodge or the NCAheadquarters. Long walks can be adventurous and rewardingbut need some planning.

Best Season to VisitThe rainy season (November to April) is a very exciting time

of year as this is when animals congregate on the Short GrassPlains to have their young. Late February, early March is usu-ally a good time to see the migration on the plains.

In Africa dry season (May to October) is the best time forgame viewing. Within the Crater game-viewing is excellentduring this time. However, the Short Grass Plains becomecompletely devoid of game during this season. Empakaai andNdutu also have resident game that remains around the lakeall year round.Conservator of Ngorongoro,[email protected], www.ngorongoro-crater-africa.org

Empakaai Crater walking safaris.

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The Ngorongoro Highlands have two other smaller craters– Empakaai and Olmoti which are just as fascinating asNgorongoro Crater. Short hikes can be organized.Empakaai Crater and its area offer a unique variety of ex-periences to visitors while reducing the pressure of vehiclecongestion in Ngorongoro Crater.

Empakaai Crater is best known for its large concentrationsof the pink Lesser flamingoes . For details of waking expe-ditions in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a brochurecan be obtained from the Ngorongoro Conservation AreaAuthority Information Center, from tour operators, or by re-quest from the Conservator of Ngorongoro at [email protected]


Moivaro Lodges and Tented Camps offer visi-tors a variety of different ways to experienceall that incredible Tanzania has to offer. Frompicturesque and peaceful Moivaro Coffee

Plantation to the tranquil and tropical Fumba Beach Lodge inZanzibar and the authentic and luxurious camps in LakeManyara and the Serengeti, Moivaro Lodges and TentedCamps will provide the perfect setting from which to discoverthe wonders of this truly amazing country.

Moivaro LodgeAt Moivaro Coffee Plantation, guests will find a lodge that

boasts a charming atmosphere together with every comfortimaginable. The picturesque cottages are set in beautiful gar-dens, each with their own veranda and all the modern com-forts. Facilities include a swimming-pool, children's play-ground, nature trail, massage room, internet facilities androom service.

An ideal spot to enjoy the impressive flora and fauna of EastAfrica, guests can relax and enjoy the beautiful vista of MountMeru, or laze at the pool nestled in the midst of tropical treesand coffee plants. A Moivaro Village Tour is also offeredshowcasing the local banana beer brewery, the culture of theMaasai, a beautiful view of Namasi Hill, the NgurumansiCrater, and the school and local shops.

KIA Lodge - KilimanjaroKIA Lodge ("Your Door to Tanzania") lies in the heart of

beautiful savannah scenery that is so typical of East Africa. Itis a perfect base for climbing the world's highest free stand-ing mountain, starting a safari into some of Africa's amazingand unique wildlife wildernesses such as the SerengetiNational Park and Ngorongoro Crater, or whatever your jour-ney should be.

Each cottage is built in traditional style using thatch andTanzanian arts and crafts. The swimming pool is located ontop of a hill affording a breathtaking 360° panoramic view ofMount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, the Maasai steppe and on-wards towards the Blue Mountains. Enjoy a sunset here andexperience the grandeur of Africa.

Lake Manyara Tented CampLake Manyara National Park is often called Tanzania's

water wonderland due to the large number of birds and ani-mals the lake supports. It is also famous for its tree-climbinglions often to be found dozing in the shade up in the branchof a tree.

Lake Manyara Tented camp is nestled away in a quiet cor-

ner of 35 acres of acacia forest. The camp’s A-frame style tentsare placed around a central glade, offering privacy but still

Spectacular Lodging in SpectacularTanzania

The luxurious and picturesque accommodations at Moivaro Lodges and Tented Camps will takeyou away to the Tanzania of your dreams.

Lake Natron lies in northeast Tanzania between the NgorongoroHighlands and Serengeti Plains. It is situated at the base of Africa’sonly active volcano Oldonyo L’Engai (Mountain of God).

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only a short walk to the restaurant and bar.In the early evening guests can enjoy a night drive in an

open game drive vehicle which offers a chance to see noctur-nal creatures such as porcupines, bush babies, bush buck,hippos, mongoose, civets and a number of nocturnal birds.The knowledgeable guide will also call up frogs, teach guestsmore about the fantastic African night skies, and point outnight sounds in the forest.

Serengeti Tented CampSerengeti Tented Camp is situated at the border of the

world-renowned Serengeti National Park, set in the midst ofan incredible vista of savannah and skies. One of the bestgame drives in the area is located along the western corridorof the park taking in Kirawira and the Grumeti River - hometo the infamous wildebeest-eating giant crocodiles. There isno better place to take in one of the world's greatest wildlifespectacles.

Comfort is the key to a relaxing and enjoyable safari - evenin a bush camp! Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom,modern furnishings and a private verandah. The centralrestaurant and bar area boast a large fireplace, an ideal spotto unwind.

As the Camp is located just outside the national park bound-ary it is possible to do night drives and guided game walks totry to spot leopard, aardvark and bat-eared foxes. A gamewalk with a ranger is an incredibly exciting and safe way toexperience the bush and its inhabitants at close range.

Fumba Beach LodgeIn the exotic, tropical island paradise of Zanzibar, Fumba

Beach Lodge features whitewashed Zanzibari style en-suitebungalows with their own verandahs, scattered along thebeach ensuring private views of the ocean.

Three naturally formed coves protect the beaches aroundthe lodge and provide seclusion and tranquility. In the openair restaurant, enjoy the exquisitely prepared fresh seafoodalong with a tantalizing array of international and localdishes.

Scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming with the dolphins, asunset cruise, a Stone Town tour and much more is available.Of course, the most inviting option might just be to simplyrelax at the swimming pool or on the beach.

Lake Natron Lodge Wild and remote, Lake Natron lies in northeast Tanzania

between the Ngorongoro Highlands and Serengeti Plains. It is situated at the base of Africa's only active volcanoOldonyo L'Engai (Mountain of God). The lake is one of themost important flamingo breeding grounds on earth. Here itis the landscape rather than the animals that is the attraction- the area around the lake is dry, desolate and hauntinglybeautiful.

Unique in its setting, Lake Natron Camp is set back in a

grove of trees slightly removed from the dusty terrain of thelake. Modern and clean A-framed safari tents offer showers,comfortable beds and a private verandah. A fully stocked barand restaurant ensure there is a cold drink and good foodwaiting at the end of the day.

Climbing L'Engai can be arranged with one of their highlyexperienced guides. No special equipment is required but itis a hard climb to the top through notoriously spiky vegeta-tion. However, you will be rewarded with some spectacularmagma flows bubbling at the top. If a slightly less demand-ing walk would suit, they can arrange for a walk followed byeither a picnic breakfast or a drink at sunset taken by the lake. Moivaro Lodges & Tented Camps,[email protected], www.moivaro.com

SAFARIS, TREKKING KILIMANJARO ANDMORE FROM ML TOURS AND SAFARIS

ML Tours and Safaris are a seasoned tours and safaris company.They operate safaris in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Dubai.Safaris can be customized to guests' requests. In Tanzania theyoffer safaris, Kili-Trekking, Zanzibar Beach Holidays, and CulturalPrograms.

Safaris on the Northern Circuit in Tanzania visit Arusha NationalPark, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park,Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and the Serengeti. On theWestern Circuit, visit Kigoma, Gombe Stream National Park, andthe Mahale Mountains. On the Southern Circuit, visit SaadaniGame Reserve, Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park,Ruaha National Park, and the Udzungwa Mountains.

ML Tours and Safaris provide an option for Camping Safaris. ACamping Safari brings visitors right next to the heartbeat of thewilderness reality. Their Lodge Safaris depart daily and BalloonSafaris are available at Serengeti where guests can drift gracefullyabove the savannah then land to a sumptuous bush breakfast.

With the help of experienced porters and a guide, it is possible towalk all the way to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro without spe-cialized mountaineering experience or equipment. Kilimanjaro canbe conquered by any reasonably fit person. The climb normallytakes five to six days and involves four or five overnight stays incomfortable mountain huts when using Marangu Route. MachameRoute does not have huts and therefore tents are used, other routesare Rongai, Mweka, Umbwe and Lemosho.

In Zanzibar, ML Tours can arrange City Tours of Stone Town,Spice Tours of the countryside, a Prison Island Tour (ChanguuIsland), and a Jozani Forest Tour. At Chumbe Island Coral Park,the first Marine Park in Tanzania, stay in beautiful palm thatchedbungalows nestled in the forest and facing the beach.

Additional services include booking for lodges and hotels; whitewater rafting expeditions; town tours in Kenya, Tanzania, Ugandaand Dubai; mountaineering, fishing and balloon expeditions; car hire services and airport transfers; and group tours/campingsafaris.ML Tours and Safaris, [email protected], www.mltoursandsafaris.com

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Unique Safari Lodges ofTanzania takes guests offthe beaten path.Accommodations include

lodges and tents that showcase the in-credible natural scenery.

Hatari Lodge, Mt. MeruThe Lodge is situated at the northern

edge of Arusha National Park in theheart of Tanzania. It combines within itsboundaries craters, lakes, savannah,plains, and Africa’s fourth highestmountain.

Now a ‘luxury bush hotel’ the lodgeconsists of three buildings situated inacacia woodland allowing breathtakingviews onto the Momella meadow, richwith wildlife and across to the majesticKilimanjaro. Hatari offers nine comfort-ably furnished rooms, each with anopen fireplace. Every room has beendecorated in a modern retro style givingtribute to the 60’s and 70’s – the era of‘Hatari.’

The “Hatari Experience” can be en-joyed in many different ways includingclose encounters with wildlife on gamedrives or guided walks; a canoe trip; orsimply let the resident animals come tovisit as you relax on the game viewingplatform.

Shu'mata, KilimanjaroThe Camp is located at the foot of

Kilimanjaro, deep in Maasai land, in anarea known as South Amboseli. LargeEast African tents, in true Hemingwaystyle, line on a hill from which magnifi-cent views lead in all directions.Seasonally the savannah bush teemswith wildlife.

Six comfortable safari tents are offeredall with en-suite bathrooms, toilet, andshower. Each tent has its own veranda.Outside, the open fireplace adds a truefeeling of adventure and safari ro-mance. It is this region, away from the

busy tourism areas of northernTanzania, where the elder elephants re-treat to live out their final years in peaceand harmony. Guests get within metersof Africa’s largest mammals.

Mkomazi National ParkThe Mkomazi Game Reserve is of

great biological significance, represent-ing species and ecosystems not com-monly found elsewhere in East Africa.Mkomazi is a truly unique area, both forits density and the diversity of itswildlife.

The camp is the first semi-permanenttented camp within the park consistingof five large, walk-in luxury safari tents.

Mkomazi is sometimes referred to asthe last frontier in Tanzania. There is awide variety of flora and fauna.Endangered African wild dog and blackrhino have been introduced toMkomazi. Visitors are likely to see bothspecies and learn more about ongoingconservation and breeding programs. Itis a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Saadani National ParkSaadani is where the bush meets the

beach. The only wildlife sanctuary inEast Africa to boast an Indian Oceanbeachfront, it possesses all the attrib-utes that make Tanzania’s tropical

coastline and islands so popular.Saadani proudly boasts that it offers therare combination of river, bush andbeach.

Its animals are shyer than in the long-established Serengeti, but that makes itmore rewarding when you track themdown. It is also home to a breathtakingassortment of bird.

Swahili CoastUshongo Beach is located south of

Pangani, on the Indian Ocean shore-line. The Lodge is made up of sevenbungalows. While relaxation is thekeynote, a full range of water sportssuch as sailing, surfing, fishing andkayaking are also on offer.

GO EAST!The rate for a Short GO EAST! Safari

(12-nights/13-days) is approximately$7,391. Their Long GO EAST! Safari(19-nights/20-days) is approximately$9,513. Both safaris can also be bookedin reverse. In addition, USL Safaris of-fers a Kili Hopper Package, a RhinoHopper Package, an Explorer HopperPackage, and an Ocean HopperPackage.Unique Safari Lodges Ltd, [email protected],www.uniquesafarilodges.com

GO EAST! With Unique Safari Lodges of Tanzania

A safari to Tanzania’s ‘eastern circuit’ takes travelers on an unforgettable journey down a path less traveled.

Hatari Lodge at the foot of Mt. Meru.



KEMPINSKI HOTELS LAUNCHES ‘HUG’ PROGRAM

The Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski in Dar es Salaam has launchedtheir social responsibility program dubbed ‘Help Us Give’ (HUG)the children in Dar es Salaam. The program is aimed at giving backto the children, namely the SOS Children’s Villages of Tanzania,humanitarian support to raise their social and life status.

The Area Director of Kempinski Hotels in Tanzania, Lena KasfikiLivanidou, underscored the importance of the program to the soci-ety. She said, “Kempinski Hotels, being a forward-looking com-pany, believes that beyond any ethical mandate, corporate givingbuilds a higher level of trust in the communities where we operate,it creates new opportunities and brings progress.”

HUG the Children is a social responsibility initiative ofKilimanjaro and Zamani Kempinski Hotels. The program supportsthe SOS Children’s Villages in Tanzania, in collaboration with SOSChildren’s Villages Tanzania Trust, and participates in the effortsmade to find ways and help children in need.

The support takes place through a collection of funds which willbe used by SOS Children’s Villages, for either new projects or forthe purpose of improving existing villages.Kempinski Hotels, www.kempinski.com

MODERN AFRICAN DESIGN FOR THEMÖVENPICK ROYAL PALM HOTEL IN DAR ES SALAAM

The Mövenpick Royal Palm Hotel Dar es Salaam in Tanzania hasrecently completed an extensive $4 million refurbishment. Fromthe impeccable service and the exquisite cuisine to the stylishly re-designed rooms and suites, public areas, conference center andrestaurants, no effort has been spared to enhance the comfort, con-venience and enjoyment of the guests. This leading five-star hotelfor corporate and leisure travelers epitomizes the finest standardsof hospitality, and remains the hotel of choice for top governmentofficials and presidential delegations.

Located in the center of Dar es Salaam, the Mövenpick RoyalPalm Hotel offers views of the Indian Ocean and the greenery of theadjacent sporting club and golf course. All 230 rooms have beencompletely upgraded. The Executive Lounge, which is for the ex-clusive use of 7th floor guests, has been doubled in size, and nowoffers a private buffet breakfast area, a new bar facility, a privatemeeting room and two additional lounges.Fine dining and an ex-tensive wine list are now provided in the new L’Oliveto à la carte

restaurant. The Serengeti Restaurant offers guests varied three-course buffets.

Mövenpick Royal Palm Hotel now offers a full range of newly dec-orated and refurbished state-of-the-art facilities for up to 440 par-ticipants in theatre style. The wide range of facilities is rounded offby a large swimming pool, a fitness center with sauna, a shoppingarcade and a coffee shop.Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MH&R), www.moevenpick-hotels.com

BUSH AND BEACH VACATION PACKAGEFROM NORMAN CARR SAFARIS

Now with direct flights between Lusaka and Dar-es-Salaam,Norman Carr Safaris has teamed up with Fumba Beach Lodge tooffer travelers the ultimate Bush and Beach vacation package.Travelers will spend six nights in the remote and unspoiled environ-ment of Norman Carr Safaris, then head to exotic Zanzibar Islandfor a three night tropical beach getaway at Fumba Beach Lodge.All inclusive rates start at $4,975 ppdo.

The four camps have been set up so that a walk from one to thenext is conducted at a non-strenuous pace with a fully qualifiedguide and armed game scout. The lodge consists of 26 rooms scat-tered throughout the grounds, shaded by a forest of baobab tressand palm fronds. Each suite has a private roof terrace overlookingthe Indian Ocean.

The rates include all inter-Africa flights, accommodation, meals,game-viewing, bar, laundry, National Park fees, taxes, transfersto/from Mfuwe Airport, guided reef dives, and village walks. Norman Carr Safaris, [email protected], www.normancarrsafaris.com;Fumba Beach Lodge, www.fumbabeachlodge.com

ARUMERU RIVER LODGE: TRANQUILITY AT THE FOOT OF KILIMANJARO

Arumeru River Lodge is Tanzania’s new luxury lodge set in lushtropical gardens with breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro andMt. Meru. The lodge is ideally located, a 15 minute drive fromArusha and 35 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The magnificent new lodge is spread over 12 acres of beautifullylandscaped gardens and natural African bushland, bordering on ariver lined with large old trees. The main building boasts unique ar-chitecture and houses reception, lounges, a restaurant, a fireplace,and a terrace, all tastefully decorated in African designs. There are20 spacious comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms and veran-das. The rooms are designed and decorated in harmony with themain building where the accent is on traditional, eco-friendlyAfrican architecture. The Lodge offers exquisite international andAfrican cuisine, à la carte and buffet, a large terrace restaurant, aboutique/curio shop, a large solar-heated swimming pool, Internetfacilities, satellite TV, transfers to Arusha town and to the airport,and professional safaris to all Tanzanian game reserves, mountaintrekking and beach holidays.Arumeru River Lodge, [email protected], www.arumerulodge.com

The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) had their largestdelegation ever at the New York Times TravelShow, including for the first time nine private sec-tor Tanzania-based safari companies. The delega-

tion was led by Peter Mwenguo, Managing Director,

Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) and Amant Macha, MarketingDirector, TTB. Team Tanzania also included representativesfrom Tanzania National Parks, Mr. Dominican Njau; from theNgorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), Hon. PiusMsekwa, Board Member, Bernard Murunya, ChiefConservator, Stephen Lelo, Principal Tourism Officer; andKaren Hoffman, Marge Dillon, TTB USA. H.E. AmbassadorOmbeni Y. Sefue, Tanzania's Ambassador to the US, andJoseph Sokoine, First Secretary at the Tanzania Embassy inWashington, also joined Team Tanzania at the New YorkTimes Show.

The Tanzanian companies joining Team Tanzania in NewYork were Antelope Safaris, Ahsante Tours & Safaris,Globeinter Safaris, Kibo Travel, ML Tours and Safaris,Nature Beauties Tanzania, Park East Africa and PeacockHotel. Following the New York Times Travel Show, TeamTanzania, together with the Africa Travel Association (ATA)completed a three market blitz to promote the 33rd AnnualAfrica Travel Association Congress (ATA) to be held inArusha, Tanzania, May 19-23, 2008, to Toronto, Canada; LosAngles, California; and Phoenix, Arizona. Africa Travel Association, www.africatravelassociation.org

Antelope Safaris/Peacock Hotels. Said Bakari, Antelope Safaris.

Representing Kibo Travel Bureau: Oliva Kimaro, Bill Moshi and Nancy Macha.

Team Tanzania at the New York Times Travel Show 2008.


TTB Comes To New York Times TravelShow With Largest Delegation Ever

H.E. Ambassador Sefue, Tanzania Ambassador to the US (center)joins Team Tanzania at the New York Times Travel Show.

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SAFARI VENTURES *888-341-7771www.safariventures.com

TAUCK BRIDGES 866 636 6500www.tauckbridges.com

TAUCK WORLD DISCOVERY *800-788-7885www.tauck.com

TRAVCOA 800 992 2003www.travcoa.com

THOMSON SAFARIS *800-235-0289www.thomsonsafaris.com

UNITED VACATIONS AFRICA 800 227 9246www.swaintours.com

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