In a major step toward strengthening wildlife conservation and enhancing human-wildlife coexistence, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural...
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TATO Engages with the Tax Ombudsman Services Tanzania: Strengthening Dialogue for a Fair and Transparent Fiscal Environment
On 18th September 2025, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) participated in a high-level working session organized by the...
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Mainland and Zanzibar Tax Harmonization Dialogue: Strengthening Unity and Efficiency in Tanzania’s Tourism Industry
A defining moment for Tanzania’s tourism sector unfolded on 2nd September 2025, when the Commissioner General of the Zanzibar Revenue...
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Remembering Dr Jane Goodall: A Beacon of Conservation and the Enduring Legacy in Tanzanian Tourism
It is with profound sadness that the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) announces the passing of Dr Jane Goodall,...
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The Western Tourism Circuit: Tanzania’s Untapped Safari Frontier
Tanzania’s Western Tourism Circuit is emerging as a vital new destination for wildlife and adventure tourism – a way to...
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Tanzania’s Tourism Soars in 2024: Insights from the international visitors exit survey
Tourism in Tanzania continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, cementing its position as one of the country’s most vital economic...
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Tour Operators Supporting Anti-Poaching Efforts in Tanzania’s Serengeti
Poaching remains one of the most pressing threats to wildlife conservation in Tanzania, particularly in the iconic Serengeti National Park,...
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Why Zanzibar, Tanzania Has the Best Beaches — Even Beyond Comoros
When travelers dream of an Indian Ocean paradise, pristine stretches of white sand, turquoise waters, and palm-fringed coastlines immediately come...
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Chimpanzees in Tanzania: Discovering Mahale Mountains and Gombe Stream National Parks
Tanzania, renowned for its iconic safari destinations like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, is also home to some of Africa’s...
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TATO Statement On Lake Natron Soda Ash Project And Tourism Conservation
Background Lake Natron is one of Tanzania’s most unique ecological treasures. As the only regular breeding ground for East Africa’s...
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TATO Clarifies Tour Guide vs. Foreign Tour Leader Roles Following Government Ban on Non-Citizen Tour Guiding
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) wishes to officially address the recently published Government Notice No. 487A, issued on...
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TATO Applauds Progress in De-Snaring Project in Serengeti: A Call to Action for All Tourism Stakeholders
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is proud to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to the de-snaring project in Serengeti...
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Tanzania Tourism Surpasses Gold as Top Foreign Exchange Earner
Tanzania Tourism Surpasses Gold as Top Foreign Exchange Earner, marking a historic milestone that underscores the sector’s growing importance in...
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Enhancing Responsible Tourism at the Mara River – Mara River Migration Crossings Guideline
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) commends the recent release of the official Mara River Migration Crossings Guideline by...
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TATO Condemns Unethical Safari Practices at the Mara River Crossing
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), the umbrella body representing over 300 registered tour operators across Tanzania, has issued...
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Why Booking a Safari with a TATO Member Matters
Tanzania, a land of unparalleled natural beauty and wildlife, beckons travelers from around the globe with its iconic safari destinations...
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Tourism in Vision 2050: Tanzania’s Commitment to a Sustainable and Competitive Industry
The Dira ya Taifa ya Maendeleo 2050 (Vision 2050), launched by the Government of Tanzania in June 2025, presents a...
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BoT Grants Defined Foreign Exchange Exemption for Tanzania’s Tourism Sector
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is proud to announce a major policy breakthrough for the country’s tourism industry....
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Understanding the Finance Act, 2025: Key Implications for Tanzania’s Tourism Sector
The recently enacted Finance Act, 2025 introduces a host of fiscal reforms with implications across various sectors of the Tanzanian...
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Exploring the Southern Tourism Circuit: A Path to Sustainable and Balanced Tourism in Tanzania
The Southern Tourism Circuit in Tanzania offers an extraordinary alternative for travelers seeking tranquil, less-crowded safari adventures, away from the...
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