Tanzania, renowned for its iconic safari destinations like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, is also home to some of Africa’s most remarkable primate populations. Among these, the chimpanzees in Tanzania stand out, particularly in Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe Stream National Park. These remote western parks, accessible through TATO member companies, offer unparalleled opportunities […]
Background Lake Natron is one of Tanzania’s most unique ecological treasures. As the only regular breeding ground for East Africa’s lesser flamingos — hosting over 75% of the global population — this fragile ecosystem stands as a critical pillar for biodiversity and a valuable asset for sustainable tourism. Tourism, in turn, is a cornerstone of […]
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is proud to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to the de-snaring project in Serengeti National Park, one of Tanzania’s most ambitious and effective wildlife conservation initiatives to date. This critical campaign, which is spearheaded by the Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) in collaboration with the Tanzania association Of Tour Operators […]
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) commends the recent release of the official Mara River Migration Crossings Guideline by the Serengeti National Park management. This comprehensive document, revised in July 2024 and supported by the Serengeti Conservation Project in partnership with the Frankfurt Zoological Society and Eleanore Beck Stiftung, outlines strict operational rules designed […]
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), the umbrella body representing over 300 registered tour operators across Tanzania, has issued a strong condemnation of recent unethical safari practices witnessed at the iconic Mara River wildebeest crossing, one of the most critical and dramatic moments of the Great Migration. Disturbing images and videos have surfaced on […]
The Southern Tourism Circuit in Tanzania offers an extraordinary alternative for travelers seeking tranquil, less-crowded safari adventures, away from the heavily frequented Northern Circuit. Comprising vast wilderness areas, diverse ecosystems, and unique river-based safari experiences, the Southern Tourism Circuit represents an untapped gem in Tanzania’s tourism landscape. Through the committed efforts of the Tanzania Association […]
In a landmark event, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) celebrated its 40th anniversary at the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 28, 2023, unveiling a revitalized logo under the astute leadership of Chairman Wilbard Chambulo. The momentous occasion, held in Arusha and attended by industry stakeholders and government officials, highlighted TATO’s unwavering […]
Arusha. Former Commissioner of conservation for the Tanzania National Parks, Dr,Allan Kijazi who is retiring from the Public service sector has listed some of the gains made during his tenure, including the establishment of the largest National Park in East Africa. According to Dr. Kijazi, when he moved in to head the conservation entity in […]
Serengeti National Park has been named the leading national park in Africa, beating six other national parks from continent in the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA).Famed for the wildebeest migration and a vast plain that accommodates millions of wildlife, including the big 5, Serengeti was named Africa`s Leading National Park for the fifth time in […]
Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park has won the Africa’s Leading National Park 2023 award.This becomes the fifth time in a row that Serengeti bags the prize since 2019 to date.Expressing gratitude on their X account (twitter) to all those who participated in voting and enabled Serengeti to rise to the top again this year, Tanzania National […]
Arusha. Annual tourism for Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) have soared to record sh176 billion during the fiscal year ending June 2023, as 752,215 visitors thronged to the world-acclaimed site in the period under review.“This is the highest number of visitors since NCA was established,” said NCAA Conservation Commissioner, Mr. Freddy Manongi. He told journalists here […]
Written by Adam Ihucha, image courtesy of Adam Ihucha Tanzania tourism champion bestows awards on conservation and tourism stars to commemorate the father of the nation, Mwl. Julius K. Nyerere. Dr. Allan Kijazi, a former Director General of the state-run conservation and tourism agency of Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), along with the serving TANAPA Conservation […]
Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) on 14th October 2022 commemorated the Late Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere, at Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. The colorful event commenced with a quote from the 1961 Arusha Manifesto, where Mwalimu Nyerere’s philosophy to protect Tanzania’s wildlife as a national heritage is expressed as a […]
Ms. Jerde was in talks with the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO)’s CEO, Mr. Sirili Akko who went to see her in response to her circulated video that her group was held for two hours, denied entry at Lake Eyasi cultural tourism gate Read more here.
