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Jambo From Dar Life P.O. Box 22530, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255-22 2136250 Cell: +255 784 / 713 434 929 info@darlife.com Head Editorial Board Brittany Karima Assistant Editor Paul Owere Designed and Layout 7 floor media Cell: +255 784 434 929 E-mail: 7floormedia@gmail.com Advertising Asif Bora Tel.: +255 784 434 929 E-mail: asif.bora@darlife.com Contributors: Writers Asia Bonanga, Brittany Karima Cesarini, Gloria Mawji Innocentia Lucky Sabas, John Addison, Joseph Kalinga, Kilian Kamota, Noel Contributors: Photographers Ally Hamisi, Edward Saidi, Simon Deiner, Moiz husein, Jet Line Action, Swahili Fashion Week, TANAPA & Tanzania Tourist Board, Vodacom Tanzania Design & Layout Indika Jayasekera Front Cover Pictures Picture Courtesy of Moiz Husein & Tanzania Tourist Board

May is here, and we’d like to start off the month by wishing you and your loved ones Eid Mubarak! and to all mothers out there, a very Happy Mother’s Day. We have been busy scouring the region for the most glorious and luxurious destination to inspire all the residents and visitors across the globe to come and explore Tanzania’s natural wonders and Zanzibar beach retreats which await you. Be sure to take advantage of the many special offers throughout the magazine, especially the offers on the top 16 exceptional Eid Al Fitr holiday deals and places to go which are available exclusively to Dar Life readers! We hope you will enjoy our coverage from happenings around This month’s special features include highlights from the 2021 Kili Marathon- “The People’s Race”, which was a roaring success in Moshi as Tanzanian runner Augustino Sulle managed to win top position in the 42km-Kilimanjaro Premium Lager’s exposure on the untold story of Tingatinga legacy, Edward Saidi who was the founding father of the Tingatinga School of Painting from 1937 to 1972 whereby he was shot dead by the police after a car chase in a case of mistaken identity. Society and business lovers will enjoy more from this edition as we explore the 45th edition of Annual Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair which is a one-stop shop for Tanzanian products, as well as goods from across East, Central and Southern Africa. Last but not least exclusive exposure on the launch of ‘VodaBima’ – a digital service that aims at giving customers access to insurance services at their fingertips thus catalyzing the uptake of insurance services among Tanzanians by digitizing the service.”

EDITOR’S QUOTE OF THE MONTH We now have a unique opportunity to use this crisis to do things differently and build back better economies that are more sustainable, resilient and inclusive. - Saadia

While the fashion lovers get to know our new designer of the month Innocentia Lucky Sabas whose journey began from commercial model to a top fashion designer. Today, Lucky Sabas is truly a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry because her goal is to make her brand not a trending brand but a brand that will last for generations to come. Her designs are mostly based on the aesthetics of simplicity with a touch of class and elegance. Alternatively, if you need to escape the city, you won’t want to miss our special feature on beaches and diving adventure, Tanzania could be the place to head to for your next vacation! Tanzania has exotic beaches which offer a comfortable and enjoyable experience of a sea-life. If you are looking for adventure’s life, we have information on hiking trips and mountain climbing in Tanzania that are becoming popular options for visitors. Join us as we continue to explore all that Dar Es Salaam and its surrounding areas have to offer in May. As usual, we bring to you our host of cultural programs, parties, special events and offers, as well as the hottest new trends in technology, travel, business and career. Karibuni sana! SINCERELY,

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66 CALENDAR OF THE MONTH

COVER FEATURE

The Inside Guide: News, Events & Special Offers

News Bits

Family Retreat at The African Tulip Hotel

Welcome to Tanzania

Sea Cliff Court: Your Home Away From Home

Business & Leisure at White Sand Hotel & Resort

Launch of ‘Vodabima’ by Vodacom Tanzania

Explore Tanzania Water Adventure

45th Annual Dar Es Salaam International Trade Fair

Tanzania Cultural Tourism

The Perfect Holiday at Pongwe Beach Hotel

A Close-Up on Tanzania’s Natural Wonders

SOCIETY & LIFESTYLE

Top 16 Exceptional Eid Holidays Deals & Events

FASHION & BEAUTY

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TOURIST INFORMATION

Top 12 Mountain climbing & Hiking in Tanzania

Hotels & Resorts

Highlights of The Kilimanjaro Marathon 2021

Travel Schedule

The Untold Story of Tingatinga Legacy

Tanzania Travel Tips

Arusha Map

Zanzibar Map

HEALTH CARE Tips for Stressed Out Skin

BUSINESS & CAREER

Opting for An Entrepreneurship Career

The Act of Generosity in Business

ENTERTAINMENT Dar by Night

Lunch & Dinner Time

Welcome Back to Tanzania Maintain Social Distance | Take Precautions | Obey Safety Rules | Enjoy your Trip!

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the inside guide news

FUNDRAISER EXHIBITION

Nafasi art Space are excited to invite you to the fundraiser exhibition at The Drum on Thursday 6th May 2021 from 5pm-7pm, for a wonderful exhibition opening from talented artist & member of Nafasi art community Liberatha Alibalio. Come and feel the essence of unique textile art and design that draws inspiration from quilting, abstract painting and collage. This upcoming exhibition is organized to support artist Liberatha Alibalio to participate her residency in Lusaka, Zambia. Come along with your friends and loved ones to show love and support for the art movement in Tanzania in partnership with the Dum and Make It Matter. To make reservations, please call +255 757 820 426

HABA NA HABA DAR ES SALAAM INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL 2021

The Haba Na Haba Dance team has the pleasure to invite you at 5th Edition of Haba na Haba Dar es salaam International Dance Festival 2021 which will take place on 30th-31st July 2021 at Nafasi Art Space from 7:30pm. The festival will bring together great traditional and contemporary dance performances from a number of different groups from local and international artists/dance groups. Let’s join together to celebrate and support traditional and contemporary dance, dancers, choreographers and the whole dance sector in the city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Haba Na Haba Dance team are very happy to welcome you all, and encourage you to spread the word about this coming dance event. For more information, please call 0714 383 883

Events, Special Offers

ARTISAN MARKET 2021

The hugely popular bi-annual Artisan Market will once again be hosting carefully selected artisans from all over Tanzania. The Artisan Market has become a favorite exhibition for many artisans as well as shoppers in Tanzania because of its boutique feeling and unique products. Over 80 vendors will be selling unique crafts and goods, including jewelry, handbags and wallets, tableware, home decorations, and clothing. Come shop and mingle at Little Theatre on 22nd May 2021, from 10am-4pm for a great experience in Dar es Salaam. To make reservations, please call +255 767 419 009

ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021

ZIFF is one of the highlights of the island’s cultural calendar, with thousands of people attending every year. Filmmakers, film lovers, and tourists all flock to the nine-day event that celebrates music, the arts and the spirit of the island itself. Known as the biggest cultural event of its kind in East Africa, the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) will take place on 21st – 25th July, 2021 in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Now in its 24th year, with a record 400 films submitted from 40 countries, this year’s competition promises to be the most exciting to date. For more information, call (+255 773 411 499

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May - 2021 AURIC AIR GETS A BIGGER AIRCRAFT DASH 8

W i t h over years of experience, Auric Air Services Ltd is excited to announce the acquisition of a Dash aircraft, increasing the total fleet to aircraft adding up to Seats. The new acquisition will boost capacity to deliver exceptional services to the tourists to the various sectors the company serves. The ash is considered high performance and versatile aircraft, with capabilities of short take-off and landing. uric Air is Tanzania’s preferred air operator and tourism entity offering domestic flights, private charters in Tanzania within ast frica and holiday packages across its extensive Flying Safari network reaching over destinations with connections. With our passenger’s safety as our highest priority, we look forward to seeing you on board soon, whether your destination is from bush to beach or any other buckle up for a exciting and professional flight, Safari Njema!

PRESIDENT STANDS FOR TOURISM AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY

When addressing the Parliament in Tanzania’s new capital of Dodoma, the Tanzania President said that her government is now a racting more tourists through aggressive marketing strategies at a global level. The President said her government expects to raise the number of tourists from the current . million to million visitors the next years. In the same line, the government expects to raise tourist revenues from the current S . billion to S billion in the same period, she said. To achieve its envisaged targets, the government is now a racting hotel and tourism investments with diversification of tourist visiting sites, mostly the historical sites and ocean beaches, among other sites once not fully developed to a ract tourists.

ISRAEL TOURISTS SET TO VISIT TANZANIA

bout Israel tourists are expected to visit Tanzania this month after months of lockdowns and travel bans in urope and other leading tourist source markets across the world. nother World company is among the leading Israeli companies selling frica for over years. Tanzania is among frican destinations which the company has been marketing to a ract tourists from the Christian oly Land of Israel, urope, merica and other tourist source markets across the world. The company has many years of experience in frican tourism through Mr. Shlomo’s years’ experience of working as a tour guide across this continent. Tanzania has been among frican countries a racting Israeli tourists who mostly prefer touring wildlife parks and the Indian Ocean Island of Zanzibar. Tanzania was not severely hit by the epidemic but the safety and security of tourists have been taken and observed in accordance with the World ealth Organization W O after the government came up with Standard Operating Procedures SOP

HISTORICAL SITE YOU NEED TO VISIT

Some of the magnificent pillars standing tall are worth visiting and study at the Isimila Stone ge sites in Iringa. T LK of Iringa and what comes in one’s mind is the historical ba le of Chief Mkwawa, the ehe tribal leader fighting the Germans without many realizing that the region has several historical and tourists’ a raction sites worth visit in the Southern Circuit besides Ruaha National Park and Nyerere National Park formerly Selous Game Reserve . bout km southwest of Iringa off the Mbeya road to the left is a signpost of one of the major Stone ge site, called Isimila, located within a korongo erosion gulley on the Iringa plateau that has long been recognised as a site of international importance for understanding the behavioural complexity and plasticity of our hominid ancestors.

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The African Tulip

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A home for business & Leisure travelers

he hotel has 29 guest rooms, 7 of which are suites. The rooms are individually and stylishly decorated using warm African tones. A lot of African material and local art has been used reflecting the common thread that runs throughout the hotel which is one of consistence and quality. The Zanzibar Lounge is beautifully decorated with Zanzibari art and offers comfortable seating where guests can relax and peruse the various coffee table books, whilst enjoying pure African Coffee. A fully stocked lounge bar offers warm Swahili service. The Baobab Restaurant is uniquely designed and offers a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. Our Chefs

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An elegant and charming Luxury Boutique Hotel located along Serengeti Road right in the heart of Arusha. A warm and friendly welcome awaits guests who want to experience the best of Tanzanian hospitality. The hotel has been designed with safari travelers, business persons, families, honeymooners, elite and leisure travelers in mind. It has amenities of convenience whilst offering a high standard of luxury. 1 of 72 hotels in Arusha for 10 years running!

creatively prepare exotic and delicious meals with fresh and natural ingredients giving guests a flavor of both Tanzanian and International cuisine.

Visit the pool to swim or just relax beside the water. Changing facilities are available. The Serengeti Bar at the poolside has a wide-screen TV, serves a range of drinks and has snacks available during the day. The conference room can seat up to 35 people in a ‘theatrestyle’ arrangement. It has all standard facilities, a breakout room, natural daylight and airconditioning. Our experienced staff can provide tailored catering facilities and any other requirements to make your event a success. Come stay with us, experience the exceptional warm hospitality that The African Tulip is famed for. Chic . Unique. Authentically African

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Karibu Tena Best place to enjoy authentic African experience

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anzania has played an essential part in the life of the African Continent. The great wildebeest migration alone comprises the largest movement of land animals on the planet. With over 25% of the country’s totallandmass dedicated to wildlife parks and conservation areas, Tanzania remains wholeheartedly committed to the

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preservation of Africa’s great wilderness and incredible range of animal species. Tanzania was recently voted the best safari country in Africa by both international visitors and by specialised safari operators. Even more recently, and after a four year worldwide search, it now

also boasts the top three ‘Natural Wonders of Africa’. The Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro and the Ngorongoro Crater outvoting the River Nile, the Red Sea Reef, the Sahara Desert and Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Tanzania has also been named as one of the world s top five

‘most stunningly beautiful countries’ by Fox TV News. The country’s 16 national parks, which protect more than 25% of its land, are home to 20% of the African continent’s larger mammals so it is little wonder game viewing experiences are the best in Africa.

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Serengeti National Park, one of the most well-known of all wildlife areas, attracts thousands of visitors each year for the annual wildebeest migration, and Ngorongoro crater – often called the 8th Natural Wonder of the World – is a must see for it’s sheer beauty. Deep within the ancient caldera, herds of gazelle roam beside sated lions, and endangered black rhino and elusive cheetah can be spotted through the early morning mist. Still, the big-name parks aren’t all the country has to offer. The elephants of Tarangire National Park and the treeclimbing lions of Lake Manyara also reward the discerning traveler. The Saadani Game Reserve, famed for its views of elephant playing in the Indian Ocean surf, is just one of many lesser-known national parks that offer equally rewarding experiences for guests willing to wander off the beaten track.

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Tanzania has a wealth of diverse groups that make up it’s national community. Huntergatherer groups and Maasai herders coexist in the Northern wilderness, and lesser know communities like the Wadorobo and the Iraqw also make up the collage of the country. Cultural tourism has become a popular choice for many visitors to Tanzania, with different programmes and itineraries on offer around the country. From day-hikes on the slopes of Mt Meru to honey collecting in the Usambaras, discovering local culture is a highlight for any visitor to Africa.

But the magic of safari isn’t all this great country has to offer. Tropical beaches, coral reefs and Swahili culture along the Indian Ocean coast are also a major attraction for visitors who want to end their experience of Africa’s natural wonders with some well-earned relaxation. For the more intrepid adventurers, a climb to the rooftop of Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro, is the highlight of a safari itinerary. Longer treks through the Ngorongoro Conservation area, through the magical Gol Mountains, up the active volcano of Ol Donyo Lengai or down Lake Tanganyika are a fantastic way to experience less-visited parts of the country in a new way. So welcome to Tanzania – experience the warmth of our people, the magic of our wilderness, and the splendor of our wildlife. Karibu Tanzania – the Soul of Africa

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Sea Cliff Court Hotel & Luxury Apartments

your home away from home

Moyo Kitchen and Bar is the latest addition. This African Fusion Kitchen & Bar oasis is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. The A La Carte Menu offers a selection of food inspired by the rich local culinary heritage, mixed with our international cuisine favourites. The restaurant offers a cosy, romantic ambience with a Classic modern Interior. It can serve up to 80 guests in our indoors seating area. One can also enjoy eating outdoors on our gorgeous patio, or in the garden, surrounded by lush greenery, overlooking the pool area.

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The Hotel & Luxury Apartment Complex is conveniently and centrally situated in the quiet neighbourhood of Masaki, on Msasani Peninsular. Comprises 68 Luxury Serviced Suites, consisting of 44 spacious Studios, 12 One Bedroom Apartments and 12 Two Bedroom Apartments. Sea Cliff Court Hotel & Luxury Apartments offers both serviced and fully equipped Accommodation for SelfCatering Business trips as well as Holiday stays.

For those wanting to exercise after too much mouth-watering dishes from Moyo Kitchen and Bar, Or want to keep up with your fitness regime, the Gym and Pool is just for you. Conveniently located on the ground floor. The gym has state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment ranging from treadmills, exercise bikes, free weights to Yoga/Pilates mats. All the features you would expect at a 4 Star Hotel. Guests relaxing

at the pool enjoy the Tanzanian sun with magnificent garden view. Refresh yourself with drinks and gourmet foods from the Moyo Kitchen and Bar. Complimentary Business centre is a, located on the ground floor is available to all our guests. The Business Centre has a refreshment station offering snacks and water with tea and coffee available on request. during your stay at Sea Cliff Court Hotel & Luxury Apartments, the well-trained staff will show you around to make you familiar with the local culture from our list of activities: City Tours, Mwenge Carving Market, Bongoyo Island and Zanzibar. Sea Cliff Court Hotel & Luxury Apartments is surrounded by shops, restaurants, recreational activities and the famous Tanzanite Museum, are all at walking distance, and is only 7km north of Dar es Salaam City.

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ackages range from a Studio Apartment on daily bed-and-breakfast rates to a Two Bedroom Apartment on a Monthly Self-Catering Rate. All 68 Self Contained Studios & Apartments are elegantly decorated in a Modern Afro influenced design with majority of the furniture and artwork being locally handcrafted in Tanzania.

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WHITE SANDS RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE A home for business eisure travelers

The vast majority of the seats at the renovated Mchanga Restaurant offer spectacular vistas of the b each and I ndian Ocean. Our executive chef Sanjay Nayak skilfully pairs his masterful creations with our 24

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wide range of classic wines. For corporate guests, the hotel offers a selection of meeting and conference rooms which can host b etween 2 0 and 3 0 0 delegates. Not only are the meeting rooms equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity but boast great facilities to ensure productivity is always top of the agenda. The newly revamped gy m sports with all-new equipment maximise its vantage point

from the first floor, providing inspirational views of the ocean, the fresh sea b reeze gently cooling y ou as y ou exercise. The brand-new male and female sauna offers the corporate athlete a post-workout relaxing treat. A tropical b each wedding at White Sands creates unforge able memories for couples looking for something extraordinary . Couples have a choice from one of the open B each Side venues, such as the Green Garden, Pweza e y, a pier that leads onto the ocean, the R esidents Pool and the KoleKole, a thatchedroof venue. O ur packages for wedding couples include a bo le of sparkling wine in your room, a seafood dinner and a couple’s massage, as well as a romantic picnic on Mbudya I sland.

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The accommodation at the White Sands Resort and Conference Centre contributes to the tranquil setting. The 146 rooms include 118 superior sea view rooms, four studio apartments, sixteen onebedroom apartments and eight two-bedroom apartments. All rooms are air-conditioned and have complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

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ituated on an idy llic private beach, offers the ultimate way to escape the hustle-and-bustle of the ever-busy city of ar es Salaam, located km from the ulius Nyerere International irport and 1 3 km from city Centre. ay trips can be organized to the nearb y historic town of agamoyo or Saadani National Park. The resort is on angwani B each, one of the long white sandy b eaches that makes Tanzania a haven for b each lovers. The decor contrib utes to the feeling of b eing in paradise with local themes throughout the property .

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VODACOM TANZANIA LAUNCHES ‘VODABIMA’ A digital platform facilitating easy access to affordable insurance services By Noel Mazoya

Tanzania’s leading Technology and Communication Company, Vodacom Tanzania on 12th April 2021 had announced the launch of ‘VodaBima’ – a digital service that aims at giving customers access to insurance services at their fingertips thus catalyzing the uptake of insurance services among Tanzanians by digitizing the service.

ccording to Finscope report 2013, Insurance uptake in Tanzania is at 13.0% having doubled from 2009. Despite the double-digit growth, Insurance is still one of least utilized financial services in Tanzania. Different reasons are cited for the low numbers including a low awareness, mistrust of the service and bottlenecks to access the services. As a technology company with a vision to digitize Tanzania and change lives through technology, Vodacom is keen to bridge this gap by offering a digital solution 26

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that will ease access to Insurance products. During the press conference, M-Pesa Ltd Managing Director, Epimack Mbeteni said that VodaBima is a new addition to M-Pesa portfolio of products and services all aimed at making digital inclusion in Tanzania a reality. “For 13 years now, Vodacom M-Pesa has been a key catalyst in growth of financial inclusion in the country and we are always looking into new ways of pushing for an inclusive

digital economy. Vodacom aims to bridge the gap of access to insurance services by offering a digital solution that will cut down costs and increase access to Insurance products. VodaBima gives customers the option of saving up for Insurance at no cost in their VodaBima wallet throughout the year. VodaBima platform will send out push notifications and SMS alerts when your vehicle Insurance is about to expire Mr Mbeteni added that the new product will bring insurance services

closer to customers increasing convenience and accessibility and boost the insurance industry in the country as a whole. VODABIMA leverages M-Pesa’s superior technology infrastructure and Vodacom’s wide network and vodashop footprint countrywide ensuring safety, ease of access and convenience. Zakaria Muyengi who is the Director for Planning, Marketing and Research from Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority – TIRA said that the Authority in

collaboration with insurance key-stakeholders has implemented the Financial Sector Development Master Plan which is a 10 years programme aimed at promoting, creating awareness and use of insurance to the Country. The Master Plan has clearly indicated a target of reaching 50% of adult people to access and use insurance services by 2030 in the country, currently only 15% are using insurance services. This means that we all as insurance stakeholders have an obligation to increase access and use of

“VODABIMA is a first in the market and offers the assurance of easy access to insurance services and simplicity of access to claims. VODABIMA currently offer motor-insurance but plan to bring in more risk covers as the products keep evolving.”

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insurance is a step closer towards making the service widely available to more people services will help mobilize more people to use insurance services and boost the industry as a whole.

‘We work towards developing, promoting and maintaining an inclusive, efficient, fair, safe and stable insurance market for the benefit and protection of policy holders. We welcome use of mobile technology and innovation to bring these services closer to the people and we welcome digitization in insurance services in the Country.

Launch of VodaBima is a step towards implementation of Government directive and initiatives on ensuring more Tanzanian (50%) access and use of insurance products and services so as to cover different kind of risks like fire, health, motor, accident, marine, engineering, aviation, agriculture by 2030.

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“VODABIMA brings convenience to insurance customers in Tanzania. Clients will not have to

visit insurance companies in person as they can access insurance services easily and conveniently on their phones. This kind of partnership will definitely support the government’s initiatives to attain the targeted 5% GDP contribution by 2024.” Launch of VodaBima is part of Vodacom’s inclusive and digital agenda and another step further in bringing services closer to customers through mobile innovation and technology. “We want our customers to have an all-round enhanced user experience. The VodaBima is an additional product that can be accessed through M-Pesa’s revamped App where customers can access other products such as loans and savings services like Songesha and M-Pawa’. Mbeteni concluded.

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insurance services through different distribution channels including mobile phones for benefiting more people in the Country as they will now be more aware of insurance services on offer in the market.

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Annual Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair One-Stop Shop for African Goods By Joseph Kalinga

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THE KILIMANJARO PREMIUM LAGER MARATHON 2021 Mbio Ya Watu - The People’s Race! y ohn ddison

“We are absolutely delighted by the Tanzanian running talent that was on show this year, it was fantastic to have representation in all our events across the board finishing in the top 10 positions.” - By Race Organiser, John Addison.

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win this year’s prestigious event. The rest of the Top places were also snatched by Tanzanians.

t was year old ugustino ulle who won the m Kilimanjaro Premium Lager’s race (full marathon) after he cloc ed a time to

“I trained hard and prepared well to ma e sure that this time I made my country proud, after years’ of Kenyan dominance in the full marathon,” said Sulle, who recently triumphed in the Toronto Marathon in Canada at . e beat several other top professional athletes who

housands of local and foreign runners floc ed to Moshi to participate in the Kilimanjaro Marathon that too place on the th February, and which saw local runners stealing the show in all major races.

This year, the Marathon was graced by the Hon. Deputy Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports Abdallah Ulega, who thanked all the sponsors, participants and organisers for making the event possible. He also indicated that the Government had been making the Kilimanjaro Marathon a big priority because of its importance in promoting athletes and tourism through sports tourism, which boosted the regions’ economy.”

too part in the country s premier marathon that will next year be celebrating two decades since its inception. e was followed by Michael Sanga and Charles ule, who cloc ed and respectively. n the women s ilometre, Tanzanian ac line a ilu won the title with a timing of . ther winners from second to ninth were Tanzanians, with the th position going to Kremer Dominic of the

Netherlands. “I feel happy to win the major title this time. I last won the half marathon in it s a milestone for me, said a ilu. With a host of different nationalities represented at the event this year, and our Tanzanian thletes dominating in both the men and ladies’ positions, this event really encapsulated its theme – that of being the People’s Race.

n The m Tigo alf marathon’s men’s category, gandan bel hebet won the title after he cloc ed at , followed by Tanzanians Gabreil Geay, mmanuel Gini i and alvin ara i ya, who emerged second, third and fourth winners after cloc ing at , and , respectively. The rest of all other winners were Tanzanians. The

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Every year brings new excitement and initiatives, and Kilimanjaro Premium Lager once again sponsored the personalized photos on route this year. We would like to remind all runners that they can now download their pictures free of charge via our website. Follow the link below and then share via all social media platforms please: https://www.kilimanjaromarathon. com/news-media/gallery/2021gallery/.”

Meanwhile, the less serious runners enjoyed a more leisurely pace and made the most of the race route which was alive with activities and hype. The sponsors on board were really impressed. From spray tunnels, to dancing girls, Instagram photo booths, rub down stations, food tables and music there was something for each and every one! Numerous hand sanitisation points were placed at the various starting lines and in the finish area of the stadium for runners and spectators to use. randed mas s were

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handed out during the race collection and in the finish tunnel area. ll runners need to do is insert their race number and hit search – this will bring up all images with that race number, and gives an option to download all images. ll the official race results are up on the website for viewing – and runners can also download their official finish certificate and photo finish picture. www. ilimanjaromarathon.com The organisers of the th edition of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon, Tigo ili alf arathon and Grand alt fun run would li e

to e tend their heartfelt than s to each and every participant, as well as the suppliers and sponsors. Without the combined effort of all involved, the event would not have been such a massive success. ohn ddison closed by reminding runners that next year is the th anniversary of the Kilimanjaro Marathon and entries are sure to go within wee s of opening. Potential runners should eep their eyes on the various social media platforms and register either online or via the very popular and professional Tigo Pesa Payment portal option. ace ate ne t year is the ebruary .

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discipline was an all Tanzanian affair as Failuna Matanga won at , followed by ngelina Tsere and nastazia olomongo .

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AMAZING SERVICE ON A BEAUTIFUL BEACH? Pongwe Beach Hotel, Zanzibar might be the perfect place for you

With only 20 rooms, the plan since opening over 20 years ago was always to be a small and intimate Zanzibar beach hotel; which coupled with an amazing location allows a true getaway experience perfect for those seeking relaxation or looking for a romantic break. / i i Õ V L iÃ Ì i LiÃÌ v wÃ ] Ãi>v `] vegetables and meats that Zanzibar has to offer. Many of the products are sourced from local wÃ iÀ i ] ÃÕ«« iÀÃ > ` Ã > v>À Ã Ì i >Ài> reducing the time to table and ensuring the freshest, highest quality

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We recommend staying in one of the spacious SeaView Suites which offer a private pool and sea views and having a beach dinner at least one night of your stay. Pongwe is top rated on TripAdvisor dŚĞ dƌŝƉ ĚǀŝƐŽƌ ĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ ŽĨ ǆĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ůĂƐƚ ϭϬ ǇĞĂƌƐ ;ϮϬϭϭͲϮϬϮϬͿ • ϰth DŽƐƚ ZŽŵĂŶƟĐ ,ŽƚĞů ŝŶ dĂŶǌĂŶŝĂ ;ϮϬϭϵͿ • ϳth ĞƐƚ ,ŽƚĞů ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ ŝŶ dĂŶǌĂŶŝĂ ;ϮϬϭϵͿ • Ϯϱth ĞƐƚ ,ŽƚĞů ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ ŝŶ dĂŶǌĂŶŝĂ ;ϮϬϮϬͿ • ϭϮϬϲ ZĞǀŝĞǁƐ ĂǀĞƌĂŐĞ ϱΎ ƌĂƟŶŐ • dŽƉ ZĂƚĞĚ ,ŽƚĞů ĂŶǌŝďĂƌ /ƐůĂŶĚ ;ϮϬϮϬͿ Now is a fantastic time for Dar Life readers to visit this award-winning Tanzania Hotel – we are offering a 40% discount to all readers – just enter the code DL40 on the Pongwe.com website to receive the discount -beachfront rooms from only 65 US$ per person°

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FROM KITESURFING TO WHALE WATCHING

he waters of Tanzania are blessed with a variety of reefs plus tropical fish that can best be viewed by diving off the Tanzanian mainland. In addition you can enjoy diving trips to any of the islands of Tanzania such as Mafia, Zanzibar and Pemba which are located just off the country’s shoreline. If you are planning to visit Tanzania, 38

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elow are some of the best water adventures you can enjoy while in Tanzania.

to undertake lessons and get out on the waves while on holiday.

KITESURFING Kitesurfing has become the ho est and most popular upand-coming activity in Zanzibar. Kitesurfing centres are popping up all along the east coast of the island, providing adrenaline seeking visitors with the chance

CANOEING Canoeing trips are available in the rusha National Park and are a wonderful experience, drifting past herds of elephant, giraffe, hippo and buffalo as you cruise along the shores of the lake surrounded by

Imagine Tanzania a count ry by t he great Indian Ocean, and t he larges t lake in Africa, t he count ry prides in a number of water spor t act ivit ies among which are some of t he fines t diving spot s in t he world on fresh-water-lakes and t he ocean, boat t rips, yacht t rips, snorkelling, white-water raft ing among ot hers.”

Mountains National Park, or travel up the Wami River in Saadani, surrounded by amazing birdlife, hippos and crocodiles. Visit the Indian Ocean islands, sometimes several in a day, enjoying the coral reefs, marine life and birds of each island along the way.

countless flocks of birds. Canoes are also available for rental throughout Zanzibar, which provide a perfect opportunity to enjoy the rare birds of Zanzibar’s many mangrove forests. BLUE SAFARIS The soft chug of an outboard engine, or the whispering flap of a canvas sail; the so-called ‘blue safaris’ in Tanzania are a tranquil and relaxing way to watch wildlife, enjoy snorkelling,

or simply admire the beautiful scenery of the water’s edge. This is one of the best ways to see the Selous Game Reserve, up the huge muddy brown sweep of the Rufiji River, spotting hundreds of resident hippos and crocodiles. Sail into chimpanzee territory on a dhow, skimming over the fresh, crystal waters of Lake Tanganyika to Mahale

DEEP SEA AND INLAND FISHING The water around Zanzibar and Pemba islands is considered by experts to offer some of the best fishing in the world, especially the Pemba Channel, between Zanzibar and Pemba, and around Mafia Island, south of Zanzibar. Rivers are stocked with trout around Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. Large rivers such as the Kilombero and Great Ruaha offer fabulous sport fishing for Tiger Fish, and large Nile Perch can be caught in the great lakes. DHOW CRUISES When Sultans ruled and the monsoon winds carried trade MAY 2021 I Dar Life

across the Indian Ocean, the vessel used was the how, with its characteristic lateen sail made with merikani cloth. So step back in time, and sail the crystal blue waters of the Zanzibar rchipelago on an original dhow. Choose from sunrise cruises, sandbank picnics, or sunset cruises, but whichever it is, just sit back and enjoy the serenity. DIVING AND SNORKELLING The coral reefs off Tanzania’s coast around Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia Island offer some

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of the world’s finest scuba diving and snorkelling. iving is possible all year round, however visibility is best from November to March, before the long rains set in. WHALE WATCHING Tanzania’s Indian Ocean is home to one of the least known populations of umpback Whales in the world. Researchers from Stockholm niversity and the niversity of ar es Salaam are studying the umpback Whales found near Zanzibar to learn

more about their population and conservation status. The herds of migrating whales arrive in the waters around Zanzibar in late uly, and ugust is now becoming the most popular month for sightings. waves while on holiday. For novices, you can enroll for the diving courses which are offered by several hotels plus lodges back on the mainland. So book today for a Tanzania Safari to enjoy the wonderful water adventures the country offers.

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Kitesurfing has become t he hottes t and mos t popular upand-coming act ivity in Zanzibar

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STRESSED OUT SKIN Take stock to look your best As we head into the end of the year, the stress from the past nine months is starting to accumulate. October is a great time to take stock of our stress levels and take necessary steps to get us through the rest of the year feeling and looking good.”

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Other nail conditions can be brittle nails that break and split easily and nails with ridges. Try the following tips and ideas to alleviate stress. Tip 1: During this time of the year we seem to run out of time all the time. Whatever you do, do not neglect your normal skincare regime. To ensure your skin looks spotless, youthful and refreshed, follow your twice-daily skincare program of cleansing, toning and moisturising. Treat yourself to a deep cleansing facial. Tip 2: Exercise! Even a small amount of exercise can increase the endorphin levels in the blood and suppress cortisol. Not only are endorphins your feel-good hormone, but exercise will increase the oxygen levels in the bloodstream, which will increase healing in areas where needed. A brisk walk around the shopping mall can also count for exercise but we prefer doing it outdoors in the fresh air! Tip 3: Take time out to do the things you like and do something for yourself. Yoga, meditation or just doing your favorite

thing like arranging a beautiful YDVH RI ÀRZHUV FDQ WULJJHU WKH production of endorphins and serotonin. Also, ensure that you get enough sleep during the busy times. Proper amounts of sleep are required for normal brain IXQFWLRQ ,QVX൶FLHQW VOHHS ZLOO diminish mental alertness, which will prevent you from coping with stress well. Tip 4: We’ve all heard of the term, “you are what you eat”. Consuming large amounts RI DOFRKRO XQUH¿QHG IRRGV DQG sugars during the festive period will not only cause mayhem in \RXU ERG\ EXW ZLOO DOVR LQÀXHQFH the way you handle your stress during these times. Tip 5: We all should know our limitations. It is ok to say NO sometimes! Saying no limits your boundaries and prevents you from becoming overloaded at work or being taken advantage of by friends and family. It is also ok to speak to somebody when your stress is getting too much for you, whether it is a professional person or a good friend. The better you protect yourself, the healthier and better looking you will be.

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What to look out for: · The stress hormone FRUWLVRO KDV YDULRXV HৼHFWV on the skin. Cortisol can cause increased production of oil by the oil glands. It can increase the sensitivity of the skin, can prolong healing and worsen existing conditions. · Rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema are common conditions associated with stress. These can cause red patchy areas associated with extreme itchiness, burns and blisters. 7KH LQÀDPPDWLRQ FDXVHG E\ WKH ÀDUH XS RI WKHVH conditions can cause acne lesions, which can take months to fully heal. · Stress may be the primary reason for unexplained hair loss for men and women. When someone is under stress hair can go into the telogen (fall-out) phase. Telogen H൷XYLXP LV D YHU\ FRPPRQ hair loss problem that can occur up to three months after a stressful event. After the initial hair loss, hair usually grows back in six to nine months. · Nail biting is a common condition with adults and children when stressed.

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The Untold Story of Tingatinga Legacy Edward Saidi from 1937 – 1972

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Tingatinga art is a familiar sight around Tanzania’s tourist centres. The exuberantly crowded canvases of fantastic birds, sinuously graceful animals and traditional village life can be seen across the country. Tingatinga is a uniquely African art form, characterized by its simplicity and brightly coloured two-dimensional images against a flat colour background. But where did this style originate from, and who was Tingatinga?”

ĚǁĂƌĚ ^ĂŝĚŝ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ͕ the founding father of the E dŝŶŐĂƚŝŶŐĂ ^ĐŚŽŽů ŽĨ WĂŝŶƚŝŶŐ͕ ǁĂƐ ďŽƌŶ ŝŶ ϭϵϯϳ͕ ƚŚĞ ƐŽŶ ŽĨ subsistence farmers in southern dĂŶǌĂŶŝĂ͘ /Ŷ ϭϵϱϯ͕ dŝŶŐĂƚŝŶŐĂ͕ like many young men before him, ƚƌĂǀĞůĞĚ ŶŽƌƚŚ ƚŽ ůŽŽŬ ĨŽƌ ǁŽƌŬ on the sisal estates in the Tanga ƌĞŐŝŽŶ͕ ĞǀĞŶƚƵĂůůǇ ĚƌŝĨƚŝŶŐ ƐŽƵƚŚ to ar es Salaam.

There he joined a small community of Makua and Makonde tribe people, who had ĂůƌĞĂĚǇ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ƚŚĞŵƐĞůǀĞƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǀŝůůĂŐĞ ŽĨ DƐĂƐĂŶŝ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ outskirts of the city. Some found work as casual labourers on the local sisal estates and building ƐŝƚĞƐ͕ Žƌ ĂƐ ĚŽŵĞƐƚŝĐ ƐĞƌǀĂŶƚƐ͘ Others were making names for ƚŚĞŵƐĞůǀĞƐ ĂƐ ƐĐƵůƉƚŽƌƐ ŽĨ ĨƌŝĐĂŶ ůĂĐŬǁŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ ŚĂĚ ĂůƌĞĂĚǇ ďĞĞŶ taken up by dealers in town. tŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞĚ ŵŝŐƌĂƚŝŽŶ of people to the towns from the ĐŽƵŶƚƌǇƐŝĚĞ͕ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ Ă ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĐĂůůĞĚ for more and more ingenuity. ůƚŚŽƵŐŚ dŝŶŐĂƚŝŶŐĂ ŚĂĚ ǁŽƌŬĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƚ ƐĞůůŝŶŐ ĨƌƵŝƚ͕ ǁĞĂǀŝŶŐ mats, tailoring and performing ŝŶ Ă ƚƌĂĚŝƚŝŽŶĂů ĚĂŶĐĞ ŐƌŽƵƉ͕ ŚĞ was inspired by the Congolese painters and the speed at which they sold their Western style ĐĂŶǀĂƐĞƐ ƚŽ ƚŽƵƌŝƐƚƐ͘ Resourceful, he managed to ĂĐƋƵŝƌĞ ƐŽŵĞ ĚŝƐĐĂƌĚĞĚ ĐĞŝůŝŶŐ boards, dregs of household paint

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“The 1950s and 1960s saw momentous political and social changes throughout the African continent. One after another, countries gained their independence. Borders were being crossed, and painters from Zaire appeared on the streets of Dar es Salaam selling their brightly coloured pictures depicting traditional village life in the Congo.”`

and old brushes, and with these unpromising materials, ŚŝƐ ĐĂƌĞĞƌ ĂƐ ĂŶ ĂƌƟƐƚ ďĞŐĂŶ͘ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ ŵĂǇ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ŝŶŇƵĞŶĐĞĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ƉĂŝŶƚĞƌƐ from Zaire, but he did not copy them. is style was ĞŶƟƌĞůǇ ŚŝƐ ŽǁŶ͘ ,Ğ ůĂĐŬĞĚ any formal training, so he painted as he had drawn in his youth, in a simple and direct way without any preliminary sketching and with a minimum of detail. Colourful, crowded

ĐĂŶǀĂƐĞƐ ĚĞƉŝĐƚĞĚ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ birds and animals, dancing ƉĞŽƉůĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐĐĞŶĞƐ ŽĨ ǀŝůůĂŐĞ life. The pictures sold well and dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚĞĚ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ of his family to copy them. They ŐƌĞǁ ŝŶƚŽ Ă ŐƌŽƵƉ ŽĨ ĂƌƟƐƚƐ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ĞĂĐŚ ŵĞŵďĞƌ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŝŶŐ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŽǁŶ ĨĂǀŽƵƌŝƚĞ ŵŽƟĨƐ ĂŶĚ style. ĂƌůǇ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐƐ ƐŚŽǁ ŇĂƚ ƚǁŽͲĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶĂů animals painted against a

plain background. ach is related to a legend or saying ĨƌŽŵ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ͛Ɛ DĂŬƵĂ tribal culture. espite this, ƚŚĞ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐ ŽĨ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ ŝƐ Ă ĚŝƐƟŶĐƚůǇ ƵƌďĂŶ Ăƌƚ ĨŽƌŵ͕ ŚĂǀŝŶŐ ĞǀŽůǀĞĚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƚƌĞĞƚƐ ŽĨ Ăƌ ĞƐ ^ĂůĂĂŵ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶĐĞŝǀĞĚ not as a means of personal expression, but as a method of earning money. With its ĐŚĞĞƌĨƵů ƐƵďũĞĐƚ ŵĂƩĞƌ͕ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ Ăƌƚ ŝƐ ĐĂůĐƵůĂƚĞĚ ƚŽ ĂƉƉĞĂů ƚŽ ƌŽŵĂŶƟĐ ŶŽƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ MAY 2021 I Dar Life

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In 1972, at the height of their success, Tingatinga was shot dead by the police after a car chase in a case of mistaken identity. Under a government directive, his fellow artists formed a co-operative and named it in his honour, but its composition began to change. More outsiders joined the group and the paintings tended to become more formulaic and standardized in both form and content. The original group had painted on boards of varying sizes but the 60 centimetre square format became the favourite format, which led to the categorisation of the work of Tingatinga artists as “square paintings”.”

&ƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ǀĞƌǇ ďĞŐŝŶŶŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ϭϵϲϬƐ͕ ƚŚĞ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ ƐƚǇůĞ ŚĂƐ 46

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ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ͘ dŚĞ ďŝƌĚƐ͕ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ ĂŶĚ ƚƌĞĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ŵƵĐŚ ŵŽƌĞ ĚĞĐŽƌĂƟǀĞ ĂŶĚ ŝŶ ƌĞĐĞŶƚ ǇĞĂƌƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ƵƐĞ ŽĨ ĐĂŶǀĂƐ ĨŽƌ easier portability by clients ŚĂƐ ƌĞƐƵůƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƐŽŵĞ ĂƌƟƐƚƐ ƉƌŽĚƵĐŝŶŐ ůĂƌŐĞ ŐĞŶƌĞ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐƐ ĚĞƉŝĐƟŶŐ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂďůĞ humour, the ups and downs of life in the city. lthough ƚŚĞ ƉĂŝŶƚĞƌƐ ƚŚĞŵƐĞůǀĞƐ ƐƟůů call them cartoons , they are regarded as being of ƚŚĞ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ ƐĐŚŽŽů͕ ĂŶĚ there is usually some of the ƐĞƚ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ ŝĐŽŶŽŐƌĂƉŚǇ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ͘ ŝƌĚƐ͕ ƐǇŵďŽůŝǌŝŶŐ harmony, can usually be seen ũŽƐƚůŝŶŐ ĞĂĐŚ ŽƚŚĞƌ Ă ůŝƩůĞ

uncomfortably in the narrow strip of sky at the top of the picture. It could be argued that ƚŚĞ ƌĞĂĚŝŶĞƐƐ ŽĨ ĂƌƟƐƚƐ ƚŽ reproduce the pictures ŽŶ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ ŚĂƐ ƚĞŶĚĞĚ ƚŽ ůĞĂĚ ƚŽ ŽǀĞƌƉƌŽĚƵĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐĞƋƵĞŶƚůǇ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĚĞǀĂůƵĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ Ăƌƚ ĨŽƌŵ͘ Ƶƚ ƚŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚǇ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ ƉĂŝŶƚĞƌƐ ƚŽ communicate frican culture and beliefs clearly and directly ǁŝůů ĞŶƐƵƌĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞĚ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů ƉŽƉƵůĂƌŝƚǇ͘ dŚĞ ŶĂŵĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĨŽƵŶĚĞƌ ǁŝůů ůŝǀĞ ŽŶ ĨŽƌ Ă ůŽŶŐ ƟŵĞ ƚŽ ĐŽŵĞ͘

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frican life held by tourists. The popularity of the dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ ƐƚǇůĞ ŐƌĞǁ͕ ǁŝƚŚ people rushing to buy their ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐƐ͕ ŽŌĞŶ ƚĂŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐƐ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ƚŚĞ ƉĂŝŶƚ ŚĂĚ dried. The group was taken up ďǇ ƚŚĞ EĂƟŽŶĂů ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŽƌƉŽƌĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĞǆŚŝďŝƟŽŶƐ ǁĞƌĞ ŵŽƵŶƚĞĚ ĮƌƐƚ ŝŶ Ăƌ ĞƐ ^ĂůĂĂŵ ĂŶĚ ƐƵďƐĞƋƵĞŶƚůǇ worldwide. Such was the ĚĞŵĂŶĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐƐ ƚŚĂƚ dŝŶŐĂƟŶŐĂ ĂŶĚ ŽƚŚĞƌ ŐƌŽƵƉ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ďĞĐĂŵĞ ĚĞǀŽƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐ ĨƵůů ƟŵĞ͘

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VODACOM TANZANIA WHY BUSINESS SHOULD USE

M-PESA PAY BY PHONE?

THE POWER OF M-PESA

• Vodacom M-Pesa Customers: 7.4 Million • Balance in customers wallets: TZS 440 billion • Monthly Transactions: TZS 2.6 Trillion Lipa Kwa Simu is an opportunity for businesses to share customers wallet & M-Pesa ecosystem. EXCELLENT FEATURES AND BENEFIT OF PAY BY PHONE

1) Pay by Phone is fully interoperable. (you can receive payments from all Mno’s and Banks) 2) Real time Settlement to Bank (Merchant can send money Instantly to Bank) 3) Auto roll up from multiple stores to main till for medium & Cashless merchants 4) Auto sweep to the bank account (funds transfer themselves to the bank) 5) Free bank transfer (if merchant banks with NMB, NBC & CRDB only) 6) QR code for errorless scan-and-pay 7) High security Solution, no risk of fake notes or cash robbery/theft, no hassles for change 8) Better record-keeping as all transactions are digitally logged and accessible via web application.

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9) 10) 11) 12) 13) £{®

Digital records can facilitate loan facilities from banks/MFIs Lipa Kwa Simu transactions cannot be reversed by payer, unlike P2P’s transactions Merchant can collect fund and pay to other merchants or perform bill pay transactions Merchant can cash-out at M-Pesa Agent Web portal is available for reporting and visibility - - E > Ì wV>Ì Ã Ì Õ Ì « i people is available

KYC REQUIREMENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO BECOME M-PESA MERCHANTS

Any business person/merchant is entitled to get Lipa Kwa M-Pesa solution but must have below list of valid KYC documents; £° / iÀÌ wV>Ìi 2. Business License 3. Entrepreneur TRA ID 4. National ID 5. *MOU or Extract from Registrar's and or Introduction letter from respective authority 6. Settlement Number and or Bank Account For more information on M-Pesa pay by phone, Contact Vodacom at 0754-711791 or email to chuls001@vodacom.co.tz

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OPTING FOR AN ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAREER Why It Is the Best Long-Term Career Option By Asia Bonanga

We have grown up believing that getting a job is achieving one’s career, but tell you what! Entrepreneurship plays a much greater role than anything else! With entrepreneurship, you are rest assured to have a long lasting career

et’s unravel together on the why entrepreneurship is the best a long-term career! 1. It’s a Personal Management Thing Sometimes, it is best to walk alone, rather than in a group, because having a group comes with misunderstandings, unbalanced teamwork and lack of solidarity, but as a single person, one is free to decide on his/her ideas, committing to one thing for the long run, working effectively to achieve the intended goal and carrying out management skills such as planning, delegation, problem solving and communication that will guide him/her into making his/her career a long term one. 2. It Is Limitless There is no such thing as age

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retirement. The good part, is you can start at an early age working as an entrepreneur and even at the age of eighty, you will still be kicking, compared to short term careers such as being employed, which gives you only a minimum time. Therefore, the pressure of whether you are getting old and will soon be out of the office that you ve been working for about twenty years, can be removed by one single choice of being an invested entrepreneur. 3. It Adopts to the Change of the Environment A self employed person has the benefits to move with the change of time, let’s say it’s a season of mangoes, you will then sell mangoes and if it’s the season of pineapples, you will then sell pineapples.

An entrepreneur has the advantage to deal with these changes according to his/her preferences compared to an employed person who has to stick to one thing only and has the risks of whether he/ she will be fired or get a salary decrease. An entrepreneur and an employed person both share one thing - skills, at the end of the day, it is your choice to see where you fit in the most and walk towards that path.

“STUDY FOR AN HOUR A DAY.DOUBLE YOUR LEARNING AND YOU WILL TRIPPLE YOUR SUCCESS” ROBIN SHARMA.

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THE RETREAT AT NGORONGORO

meticulously themed lodge set within acres of land with clear emphasis on nature and bird life in the area. Overlooking the Ngorongoro forest, The Retreat at Ngorongoro is an ideal location for those wishing to visit Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater or Lake yasi. It is also a superb destination for those wishing to simply relax and enjoy nature. With only twenty-seven co ages, The Retreat at Ngorongoro offers visitors space and tranquility with its meticulously landscaped gardens and themed public spaces. We welcome you to experience the best of both worlds - luxury and wilderness all in one. SPECIAL OFFER: ● $95 Per Person ● Double-Triple Luxury Cottage ● Full Board ● kids Stay free (Below 3Yrs) ● Complimentary Activities (Jogging trail |Kids play ground |Biking |Walking safaris | Orchard |Individual cottages with fire place| viewing deck | Garden walks |Tree planting ● All Taxes Included ● Safari Day Trip Available (Manyara |Ngorongoro). Call: +255 787 244287 or email: res@theretreatatngorongoro.com

LAZY LAGOON ISLAND LODGE

The discovery of this paradise requires only a short drive to the boat pick up location just south of agamoyo, and a -minute ferry across the beautiful lagoon to Lazy Lagoon Island. Features en suite natural makuti beach bandas, each bandas are built and furnished using local businesses, and resources. ach banda is situated along the beach, enjoying uninterrupted views of the ocean. From the sundowner lounge above the bar, guests can watch the stunning sunrise over Zanzibar and set over the palm trees of agamoyo. The main dining and living area are spacious and airy, with high ceilings and cool wooden floors; the perfect escape from the midday sun. reakfast, lunch and dinner are served here, with each table enjoying sea views. When on Lazy Lagoon Island, you are truly secluded, allowing you to fully relax and unwind from the busy world. SPECIAL OFFER: ● From $100 Per Person Per Night ● Full Board ● Children Half Price When Sharing With 2 Adults. What Sup: +44 7519 630 007or email: fox@tanzaniasafaris.info

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BLUEBAY BEACH RESORT & SPA

luxury beachfront resort with traditional Swahili charm, luebay each Resort Spa is situated on the finest white, sandy beach on the east coast of the island of Zanzibar. Set in -acres of tropical gardens with over , palm trees, the resort is one of Zanzibar’s most prestigious properties offering the ultimate in beach comfort excellent accommodation; fine wining and dining; a host of sports and leisure facilities; the famous Oasis Spa; and our award-winning service. Free WiFi is also available throughout the Resort. SPECIAL OFFER: ● $99 Per Night ● Couples ●Garden Room ● All-inclusive ● Kid Stay Free (Below 4yrs) Call: +255 24 224 0240 or email: reservations@bluebayzanzibar.com

SEA CLIFF HOTEL

Five-star hotel set on a cliff overlooking the Indian ocean, offering world class hospitality for both business and leisure travelers, Spacious rooms, meeting facilities, luxury casino, cigar lounge and large pool adds to the comfort. The adjacent Sea Cliff Village shopping centre ensures that you are always entertained. Sea Cliff otel lies on the tip of the Msasani Peninsula, perched on picturesque cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean, just km from ar es Salaam city centre and km from ulius Nyerere International irport. SPECIAL OFFER: ● $185 Per Person Sharing Per Night ● Couples ● Buffet English Breakfast ● kids Stay free (Below 4 Yrs) Call: +255 764 700 600 or email: reservations@hotelseacliff.com

THE AFRICAN TULIP HOTEL

n elegant and charming Luxury outique otel located along Serengeti Road right in the heart of rusha. warm and friendly welcome awaits guests who want to experience the best of Tanzanian hospitality. The hotel has been designed with safari travelers, business persons, families, honeymooners, elite and leisure travelers in mind. It has amenities of convenience whilst offering a high standard of luxury. The hotel has guest rooms, of which are suites. The rooms are individually and stylishly decorated using warm frican tones. SPECIAL OFFER: ● Tsh 290,000 Per Night ● Couples ● Bed & Breakfast ● kids Stay free (Below 3 Yrs) Call: +255 783 714 104 or email: info@theafricantulip.com

SEA CLIFF COURT HOTEL & LUXURY APARTMENT

Centrally situated in the quiet neighbourhood of Masaki, on Msasani Peninsular. Comprises Luxury Serviced Suites, consisting of spacious Studios, One edroom partments and Two edroom partments. Sea Cliff Court otel Luxury partments offers both serviced and fully equipped ccommodation for Self-Catering usiness trips as well as oliday stays. The staff and management look forward to having the opportunity of welcoming you to Sea Cliff Court otel Luxury partments, and making your stay both memorable and comfortable, by providing you with our additional, value added, personalised service. SPECIAL OFFER: ● Starting USD 100 Per Person ● Superior Sea View Room ● Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner) ● Kids Stay, Eat & Play Free ● 10% Discounts On Spa & Horse Riding ● Free Shuttle Bus to the Stone Town Call: 0767 702 241-9 or email: reservations@seacliffzanzibar.com

WHITE SANDS RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE

It is situated on an idyllic private beach, just km North of ar es Salaam and ulius Nyerere International irport. ar es Salaam means ‘ aven of peace’ and it is no surprise that guests start to relax and feel at peace as soon as they enter the reception of the White Sands Resort and Conference Centre. The resort is located at Mbezi each, one of the long white sandy beaches that make Tanzania the place to go to for beach lovers. The decor contributes to the feeling of being in paradise. SPECIAL OFFER: ● $140 Per Couple ● Bed & Breakfast ● 1 kid stay Free (Below 12 Yrs) ● Special Eid Al-Fitr Buffet 60,000/= ● Free Non-Motorized Water Activities Call: 0758 818 696/7 or email: reservations@hotelwhitesands.com

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SEA CLIFF RESORT & SPA ZANZIBAR

Sea Cliff Resort and Spa offers tranquillity, peace and beauty, with accommodation lush tropical scented gardens, sparkling infinity pools, a variety of cuisine and a entive and helpful staff. The lounges, restaurant, bars and recreation area offer panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. ave breakfast overlooking the ocean, dinner under the stars and sundowners on the je y or on your own private balcony. With a variety of activities and excursions your days are guaranteed to be filled with sun, sea and an appreciation for the rich history of Zanzibar. SPECIAL OFFER: ● USD 100 Per Person sharing ● Superior Sea View Room ● Half Board ● Kids Stay, Eat & Play Free (Below 12 Yrs). ● Free Shuttle Bus to the Stone Town ● 10% Discounts On Horse Riding. Call 6 41- or email reserva ons seacli an ibar.com

GOLDEN TULIP STONE-TOWN BOUTIQUE

The hotel is situated at just a 5-minute walk from the House of Wonders- Beit Al Ajaib. It features a rooftop restaurant with 360 degrees of panoramic views of the ocean and city. It is the perfect base for a holiday or business trip. The hotel offers 33 Rooms equipped with all the international standards, 3 conference halls and two in-house restaurants: a rooftop restaurant and a Pizzeria. The rooftop restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day and offers a variety of Zanzibari and international cuisine. SPECIAL OFFER: ● USD 92 Per Couple ● Bed & Breakfast ● kids Stay free (Below 7 Yrs). Call or email info goldentulip an ibarbou que.com

MUFINDI HIGHLAND LODGE

Nestled in the cool hills of the Southern ighlands, surrounded by pristine ancient forests and rolling tea plantations. The lodge consists of cosy wooden chalets with either twin or double beds. The main lodge has an inviting sitting room, with sofas and a small library surrounding a big open fire. eyond this is the dining room, which has -degree views onto the valley below. The whole lodge has a quaint and homely atmosphere that quickly seduces. pstairs is wooden clad, rather like an alpine chalet, with another living room with open fire, as well as separate sitting areas, a tv room and billiards table. Out the front is a long veranda from which you can watch the sun set over the lakes. SPECIAL OFFER: ● From $100 Per Person Per Night ● Full Board ● Children Half Price When Sharing With 2 Adults. Whatsapp: +44 7519 630 007 or email: fox@tanzaniasafaris.info

PONGWE BEACH HOTEL

Situated on a picture-perfect beach with white powdery sands, turquoise waters and shady palm trees the perfect holiday destination and often described as the best beach in Zanzibar With only rooms, the plan since opening over years ago was always to be a small and intimate Zanzibar beach hotel; which coupled with an amazing location allows a true getaway experience perfect for those seeking relaxation or looking for a romantic break. We recommend staying in one of the spacious Sea View Suites which offer a private pool and sea views and having a beach dinner at least one night of your stay. SPECIAL OFFER: 40% Discount | $65 Per Person | Beach Front Rooms |Full English Breakfast |Free Upgrade – Suites with Private Room | Free Cycling & Kayaking | Use Code DL40 on Pongwe.com Call +255 773 169 096 or website www.pongwe.com

ONOMO DAR ES SALAAM

Centrally located in the heart of the central business district of the financial hub of Tanzania, a tier of the ONOMO brand, was launched for business and leisure travellers looking for an upper midscale full-service hotel, offering modern, practical and ergonomically designed accommodation. Guests at Onomo are able to enjoy signature features including stylish guest rooms, innovative bathroom pods featuring walk-in showers, and The ub Restaurant ar an area in which you can eat, drink, get entertained or simply relax. SPECIAL OFFER: ● Ramadan Iftar: Tsh 35,000 Per Person ● Kids under 5 Years Eat Free ● Prayer Room Available ● Private Iftars Available Call 4 4 4 or email reserva ons onomohotel.com

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RUAHA RIVER LODGE

Located in Ruaha National Park along the banks of the Great Ruaha River, Ruaha River Lodge offers guests the opportunity to have their own riverside co age designed to blend seamlessly into the surroundings. The individual stone and thatch rooms situated along the Ruaha River have minimal impact on the environment and allow guests to view wildlife directly from their verandas. The lodge’s dining and bar areas also overlook the Great Ruaha River, which means that you don’t need to interrupt your game viewing while you eat and drink.nTogether with their team of guides, they will ensure that you enjoy your stay at the Ruaha River Lodge. SPECIAL OFFER: ● From $235 Per Person Per Night ● Full Board ● Lunch Box ● Full Day Game Drive ● Children Half Price When Sharing With 2 Adults. Whatsapp: +44 7519 630 007or email: fox@tanzaniasafaris.info

NGORONGORO WILD CAMP

Located in the South of the Ngorongoro Conservation rea, pprox. km south west of Karatu Town. The permanent camp is composed of comfortable luxury tents and co ages, as well as large dining and reception area. The unique and comfortable Ngorongoro Wild Camps offers Various contemporary amenities such as ining ar ctivities, internet, Sundowner cocktails to ush meals at a private site, fireplace, Maasai barbecue, Ngorongoro Multi-cuisine restaurant provide a memorable wild experience. S

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VUMA HILLS TENTED CAMP

Nestled in the forests of the Vuma Mountains that overlook the Mkata Plains of the Mikumi below. The sixteen tents are comfortably furnished, so sleeping under canvas at Vuma is a far cry from the discomfort usually associated with camps. Complete with shaded wooden veranda at the front and en suite bathroom facilities at the back there is not much more to be asked for. The cosy bar area centres round a roaring log fire, opening onto a large decking area from where you can take in the setting sun over the Mkata plains below. nder the same thatch, the dining area enjoys widespread views through the lush trees, and overlooking the swimming pool. SPECIAL OFFER: ● From $225 Per Person Per Night ● Full Board ● Lunch Box ● Full Day Game Drive ● Children Half Price When Sharing With 2 Adults. Whatsapp: +44 7519 630 007or email: fox@tanzaniasafaris.info

LEDGER PLAZA BAHARI BEACH HOTEL

Located along a white sand beach in Kunduchi. It has free WiFi, a tropical garden surrounded by palm trees and a tennis court. Kaskazi Restaurant is located on the upper deck of the main building and serves breakfast daily. It offers themed dinners ranging from Swahili, Italian, Mediterranean and Indian cuisines. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the bar. Thalasso beauty center features a selection of treatments including henna painting. Guests can enjoy a work out in the fitness center or relax on the sun loungers which surround the swimming pool. SPECIAL OFFER: ● Tsh 190,000 ● Deluxe Room ● Tsh 280,000 ● Suite ● Couples ● Bed & Breakfast ● Kids Stay Free (Below 5 Yrs). Call: +255 22 265 0301 or email: reservations@baharibeachhotel.co

CORAL RIDGE SPURS

The Spur team looks forward to welcoming you and your family to Spurs’ distinctive combination of family fun, great value and generous portions of tasty food, all served in a warm, relaxed environment, with that other vital ingredient - service with a real smile. SPECIAL OFFER: ● LUNCH TIME DEALS: Tsh 15,000 Per Person ● ¼ Chicken ● Salad Valley ● 150g Steak ● 200g Ribs ● 150g Fish ● 135g Chicken Breast (Crumbed or grilled) ● ½ Chicken Schnitzel ● 135g Chicken Breast ● Spur Veg Burger ● Served with Spur-style crispy onion rings and chips OR a baked potato OR sweet potato fries. Call 6 1 or email spur hotelseacli .com

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THE ACT OF GENEROSITY IN BUSINESS Why being generous is critical to your business success By Suhaib Mohammed

Often, entrepreneurs are obsessed with accumulating material things -- more traffic, more customers, more money.

Here are three reasons why being generous is critical to your business success. Let’s get right to it.

Generosity Begets Contentment

Looking at it on the surface, the act of giving doesn’t make much sense. But when you critically dissect it from the inside, you ll find out that being generous is not only about losing a sheer of your products. It’s not about being favorable to some folks and doing a disservice to your venture

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either. It’s quite the opposite. If you give your physical product or a share of your profits to someone, you’re actually doing a personal good to both yourself and your beneficiary.

The More You Give, The More You Get

When you offer a freemium service to your potential premium subscriber, charge $0.00 for your drop-shipping business, or give out your 300page e-book for free to your new blog subscriber, you’re not losing a sale. You’re building a strong relationship with your prospective customer. You’re building a solid connection with your audience. The connection will help your buyer to not only get to know you better, but admire you and trust you. Whatever you sell, whatever you stand for, if you want to stand out and reap more

rewards, you have to give more.

Giving Doesn’t Just Build Your Business. It Changes Your World

When you give out something for free, you’re not only opening the gates of the word-of-mouth advertisement for your startup. In reality, you’re inspiring your audience. You’re building your community. You’re changing your world for the better. Give out some funds or books to a person or your local community. The items you give out will do much more than put a smile in the person’s face. It will directly contribute to improving their life. Sure, that will motivate them to give as well -- when they get their business ideas off the ground -- and the engine of giving back continues to recycle.

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he most vocal and fiercest critics of capitalism, Karl Marx, shouldn’t be blamed. He was right when he called our obsessiveness for wealth and profit as primitive accumulation.” Worse, our obsessiveness over wealth and profit is a never ending game.

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“INNOCENTIA LUCKY SABAS” From modelling agency to a top fashion designer Credit To Fashion Associa on of Tan ania and Swahili fashion wee started as a commercial model, and runway model in 6 came up in the fashion scene from the pageant of iss Tourism Tan ania 6 , wor ed hard as a model, because it was the bridge to achieving my goal of being a designer. n 11, that was the birth of uc y Crea ons. While living in the beau ful island of an ibar, was inspired by the tourism mar et based in an ibar stonetown and the in uence of the big talian community living there.

hen the colors mix on a fab ric to form b old, vib rant designs, y ou get a stunning African print. Tanzanian designers are not letting that opportunity pass by, they use all their imagination to create masterpieces. They are claiming the fashion industry stage from the Swahili Fashion Week in ar es Salaam to the Mercedes- enz Fashion Week in South Africa. Tanzanian designers are pushing the

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b oundaries with a simple Kitenge leaving masterpieces in their wake. very month ar Life dedicates this section to young emerging and well-known designers who want to create b rands and use the fashion pla orm as a stepping stone towards achieving their dream. This month we met Innocentia Lucky Sabas whose ideas in designing clothes and accessories are amazing, y ou must watch out!

Innocentia Lucky Sabas, aged y ears old, b orn in K agera R egion who started as a commercial model, and runway model in 2 0 0 6 came up in the fashion scene from the pageant of Miss Tourism Tanzania . She worked hard as a model, b ecause it was her b ridge to achieve her goal of b eing a designer. In 2 0 1 1 , of Lucky in Z anzib with the

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The name C was actually originated from my middle name uc y A AT and since all that m into is crea ng di erent loo s, etc. choose to call it C CR AT S. y duty is to s etch from ust an idea to an actual a re, sourcing for fabrics, styling, s tching and ma ing pa erns, wor ing hand in hand with my team and tailors. y duty is to ma e sure luc y crea ons do what every unique fashion brand o ers society.

Over the years Lucky creations has scored hearts of many fashion

Today , L ucky Sab as is truly a force to b e reckoned with in the fashion industry b ecause her Goal is to make her b rand not a trending b rand b ut a b rand that will last for generations to come. er designs are mostly based on the aesthetics of simplicity with a touch of class and elegance.

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Lucky Creations has showcased in many fashion events within Tanzania and ab road such as Russia and frica. S has also been participating in giving back to society through fashion when she organized a fashion event to raise awareness of the health of mother and child campaigns.

lovers in and out of Tanzania. She is an award-winning designer having won the Swahili fashion week award for b est upcoming designer of y ear 2 0 1 2 .

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in Zanzibar’s Stone town and the influence of the big Italian community living there.

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CULTURAL TOURISM

Cultural tourism programmes are benefi cial to everyone – the tourists get a unique, unforgettable experience, the local people generate income and improve their standard of living…”

n Tanzania, a land of superb landscapes and spectacular wildlife, another attraction stands equally tall- the people. Tanzania’s people are among the most welcoming and approachable on earth, with a range of fascinating cultures ready to be shared with visitors. From the wachagga of the slopes of Kilimanjaro to the now world-famous Maasai, a cultural excursion or a longer stay among local people is likely to become one of the most rewarding experiences of any holiday I Tanzania. In addition, many local areas run their own cultural programmes for visitors, bringing income directly to the community and giving the people the chance to show their lifestyle to the outside world on their own terms. Primary schools can be developed through a tour of the fascinating slopes of Mt Meru; a health clinic is improved through a guided tour of the luscious green Usambara Mountains, or a kindergarten funded by a stroll through the tropical vegetation of the Rift Valley.

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Cultural tourism programmes are beneficial to everyone – the tourists get a unique, unforgettable experience, the local people generate income and improve their standard of living, and both parties gain valuable understanding of another culture which will last long after the visitors have returned home. Most cultural tourism programmes are located near the main through fares of the principal tourist destinations, making a cultural addition to a safari easy to arrange. Guides are local people born and raised in the area, well trained in their jobs and proficient in English. Cultural tours can be half-day events or incorporated into a longer safari. Whether you spend the morning in a Maasai boma or trek by camel up a local summit, stopping to learn about traditional plants and tribal stories, a cultural tour is must-do for anyone wanting to see the rich life of the Tanzania people. Some of Tanzania’s best-known cultural tourism destinations include:

Eyasi

Home to some of the last hunter-gatherers in Africa, the Hadzabe bushmen have made the area around a e E asi their long time hunting grounds. a trips or longer safaris with the hadzabe bushmen give visitors a chance to experience a way of life that has long since vanished elsewhere on the planet. Morning hunts with the Hadzabe warriors, armed with bows and arrows, offer a fascinating glimpse into an ancient a o li e. one gathering al s to find traditional healing plants and food, and traditional dances are all part of the Hadzabe cultural tourism experience.

Kilimanjaro

Why not combine a hike up the world’s most impressive mountain with a visit to its people, the historically progressive WaChagga? See traditional and modern Chagga art, culture and homes.

Maasailand

See how the Maasai, among the last of the world’s pastoral peoples, are adapting to the 21st century in their o n a and in their on time. isit Engaru a the lost city in the shadow of the Great Rift Wall, where Maasai mix irrigation, farming and traditional herding. In Mkuru, near Arusha National Park, short camel treks with local Maasai give visitors a glimpse into nomadic culture as the climb nearb l on o Landaree.

Meru

Only minutes from bustling Arusha are spots that look and feel as they did decades ago. But everywhere, too, is transition as the WaArusha and WaMeru peoples adapt tradition to progress and science. Visitors can meet a traditional healer, learn about animal husbandry and agri-culture, and buy carvings and foodstuffs from local handicraft co-operatives or women’s business.

Southern Pare Mountains

Walk the most remote mountains of northern Tanzania with local farmers, through traditional Pare villages and dense tropical forests. From half day to three day guided hikes, this is an opportunity to step into the culture of the Pare people. Visit the Mghimbi Caves, secret hiding place during the slave raids, the proceed to Malameni Rock, the scene of human sacrifices to appease e il spirits up until the s. Walk through the Ikongwe Village, believe by locals to be a gift from heaven, surrounded by mountain terraces and small ater alls. rofits rom these tours are used to subsidise much needed energy saving stoves and educational scholarship.

UsambaraAfrica’s Switzerland, a hiker’s paradise, with dozens of varied treks from half a day to a week. The stunning mountainous district of Lushoto was home to one of Tanzania’s great historical kingdoms.

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A Close-up of the Country’s Glorious Features

By Brittany Karima Cesarini

anzania is one of the unique destinations on the African continent with many tourist attractions but also it is home to 3 of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders of Africa which include Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. These three are given natural wonders of Tanzania due to it’s legacy. Serengeti National Park stood out due to its legendary, spellbinding largest migration of large mammals. Ngorongoro Crater, found within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, and described as “The Bowl” in which variety of Wildlife live was also voted among the Seven Wonders of Nature while Mount Kilimanjaro which is Africa’s highest Mountain became the third entry from the country.

of it’s attractions to be declared in the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. These wonders of nature were determined by insights from experts from around the world with a key focus on conservationists such as members of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Tanzania is home to a vast diversity of natural wonders, from remarkable natural parks and outstanding mountains, to the tropical sands of Zanzibar and other surrounding islands – plus everything else in-between. The country is a magical wonderland, one of the best places to see the roaming giants in real life. The natural wonders from Tanzania will have you daydreaming about a trip to Africa for an exciting safari. If you’re looking to experience the awe-inspiring nature, you should visit and explore the natural wonders of Tanzania. Here they are: 66

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ising abruptly from the open plains, capped by snow and frequently fringed by clouds, it is one of Africa’s classic images. At an elevation of 5,895m (19,340 feet), it is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest summit in the world that can be reached by walking, without handover hand climbing. It’s also the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano, but not an extinct one. Ominous rumbles can sometimes be heard as gases emerge from fume holes in the crater. Although just three degrees south of the Equator, the peaks of the mountain have caps of snow and ice year around. Kilimanjaro climbers pass from a tropical to an arctic environment in just a few days. They pass through lush rainforest before reaching heather and open moorland where giant lobelia and huge, cactus-like plants grow. There is an almost lunar-like landscape on the saddle that stretches between the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The highest point of Kibo, and indeed the whole of Africa, is Uhuru Peak, with spectacular glaciers and stupendous views RI WKH SODLQV ¿YH NLORPHWUHV EHORZ $OVR on Kibo is the slightly lower peak of Gillman’s point. These are the goals for most climbers. The pinnacle shaped peaks of Mawenzi are for mountaineers only. With the help of porters and a guide, it is possible to walk all the way to the summit of Kibowithout special mountaineering equipment – or experience –and .LOLPDQMDUR can be conquered by DQ\ UHDVRQDEO\ ¿W SHUVRQ 7KH ZKROH FOLPE QRUPDOO\ WDNHV ¿YH WR VHYHQ GD\V DQG LQYROYHV IRXU RU ¿YH RYHUQLJKW stays in mountain huts or tents.

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Ngorongoro Crater is a dynamic and constantly changing ecosystem. The mixture of forest, canyons, grassland plains, lakes and marshes provide habitats for a wide range of bird and animal life, estimated at over 3000 different species. Highlights include the endangered black rhinoceros, an abundance of elephants, lions, wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest, warthog, waterbucks, reedbucks, bushbucks, baboons, vervet monkeys, dikdiks, jackals, leopards, ostrich, white storks, RUL EXVWDUGV ÀDPLQJRV DQG HYHQ the occasional cheetah. Visitors come not only for the amazing bird-watching and safari experiences, but also for a look back at history. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home of the world famous archaeological site of Olduvai George. The discoveries of fossil footprints on lava rock as well as ancestral humans remain, which are believed to be 3.8 million years old can be seen at the museum.

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The earliest sign of mankind in the Ngorongoro is at Laetoli, where hominid footprints are preserved in volcanic rock 3.6 million years ago. Further north on the tourism circuit, Olduvai Gorge has yielded a wealth of hominid and animal remains. Ngorongoro is believed to have been taller than the Site of Legendary Migration famous Kilimanjaro before it’s inactive volcano collapsed and formed an unbroken caldera crater 610 meters deep and 13 miles (20 km) wide about two million years ago. The conservation area covers about 3185 sq miles (8250 sq km) and the crater covers about 100 sq miles (260 sq km). Two main geological rifts run through the Ngorongoro area, and nine volcanoes in the Ngorongoro highlands were formed during the past four million years. One of these volcanoes, Oldonyo Lengai (Mountain of God) is still active, and over millennia the ash and dust from each eruption has been carried by the winds

to form the fertile soils of the Serengeti Plains. For thousands of years, a succession of cattle-herding people moved into the Ngorongoro area, lived there for some time and then moved on, sometimes forced out by other tribes. About 200 years ago, the Maasai arrived and have since colonized the area in substantial numbers with their traditional way of life allowing them to live inharmony with the wildlife and the environment. Today there are some 42,000 Maasai pastoralists living in the areas around the Ngorongoro with their cattle, donkeys, goats and sheep. The Maasai are allowed to take their animals into the Ngorongoro Crater for water and grazing but not to live or cultivate there. Elsewhere in the Ngorongoro, they have the right to roam freely. Visitors often make a stop at a Masaai cultural homestead before leaving the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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The park is comprised of four main areas: 1) In the heart of the national park, Seronera is a network of river valleys that ensure year-round water supplies and keep the region incredibly rich in wildlife throughout the year; 2) Stretching to the west, almost to Lake Victoria, the Serengeti narrows into what’s known as the Western Corridor. The key feature of this area is the two rivers, the Grumeti and the Mbalageti, which run almost parallel, each supporting a band of most, evergreen riparian forest; 3) The landscape in the Northern Serengeti is dominated by open woodlands and hills, ranging from Seronera in the South, to the Mara River in the limit with Kenya; 4) The endless, almost treeless Grassland Plains of the south is the most emblematic scenery of the park, as this is where the wildebeest breed. In the open grass plains during the rainy months from November to May, hundreds of thousands of white-bearded 70

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wildebeest, Thompson’s Gazelles, and Burchell’s zebra congregate. Towards the end of May when the grass becomes dry and exhausted, the wildebeest start to mass in huge armies. Eventually, after several dummy runs, the animals begin their trek in a column several miles long to the permanent waters in the north of the park, moved by their own innate biological triggers. After moving westwards, the migration divides by some uncanny instinct, one group turning northeast and the other due north. Once started, little stops the stampede: hundreds often drown at a time in the broad Mara River in the north. This mass movement has a following of carnivores, always ready to dispose of the weaklings. Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle. The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates Tanzania’s greatest park. Golden-maned lion prides

feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the south-eastern plains. Almost uniquely, all three African jackal species occur here, alongside the spotted hyena and a host of more elusive small predators, ranging from the insectivorous aardwolf to the beautiful serval cat. The park also supports many further species, including cheetah, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle, topi, eland, waterbuck, hyena, baboon, impala, African wild dog and giraffe. The park also boasts about 500 bird species, including ostrich, secretary bird, Kori bustard, crowned crane and marabou stork. In conclusion, Tanzania boasts an incredible display of natural power and majesty, and we are so proud to call this country home. Through the changing times, as the tides of economic and social development and governmental change roll, one thing is for certain: Tanzania’s wonders will always be a UHÀHFWLRQ RI WKH EHDXW\ WKDW man alone cannot create or even fully fathom.

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wildebeest and zebra, moreover, form the star cast of a unique, spectacular annual Serengeti migration.

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TOP12 . =tANZANIA MOUNTAIN CLIMBING & HIKING Be one of you to smash the record

Hiking on the 'rooftop of Africa' is the adventure of a lifetime, and anyone from a seasoned trekker to a reasonably fit first time enthusiast can scale the snowy peak.

Although Mt Kilimanjaro tops the list as Africa's most famous and highest mountain, Tanzania boasts many other mountain ranges and attractive peaks. Most of the country's mountains and volcanoes are located in the north and east of the country; They vary from the dramatic crater of Mt Meru and the active volcano of 01 Donyo Lengai to tamer options like the Usambara Mountains and the comparatively gentle slopes of the Crater Highlands.

Hiking trips and mountain climbing in Tanzania are becoming popular options for visitors not content merely observing the country from the back of a game viewing vehicle. Instead, adventurous types are taking advantage of the many trails and peaks Tanzania has to offer.

Mt Kilimanjaro

Above the gently rolling hills and plateau of northern Tanzania rise the snowy peaks of Mt Kilimanjaro,

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its slopes and glaciers shimmering above the rising clouds. Kilimanjaro is located near the rising clouds. Kilimanjaro is located near the town of Moshi and is a protected area,carefully regulated for climbers to enjoy without leaving a trace of their presence. T he mountain's ecosystems are as strikingly beautiful as they are varied and diverse. On the lowland slopes,much of the mountains farmland,with coffee,banana,cassava, and maize crops grown for subsistence and cash sale. A few larger coffee farms still exist on the lower slopes, but much of the area outside the national park has been subdivided into small plots. One inside the park, thick lowland forest covers the lower altitudes and breaks into alpine meadows once the air begins to thin. Near the peak, the landscape is

harsh and barren, with rocks and ices the predominant features above a breathtaking African view. Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro is the highlight of many visitors' experience in Tanzania. Hiking on the 'rooftop' of Africa is the adventure of a lifetime,and anyone from a seasoned trekker to a reasonably fir first-time enthusiast can scale the snowy peak.

Mt Meru

T he dramatic crater of Mt Meru is often neglected in favor of its famous neighbor to the east,but a visit to this spectacular mountain,located

within Arusha National Park, is an unforgettable experience. Its lower slopes are covered in dense highland forest, where colobus monkeys play and buffalo graze concealed beneath the thick foliage. The

morning mist. Just outside

base gives way to a perfectly formed crater, and another internal crater with sharp, sheer cliffs. An ash cone forms subsidiary peak and the Momela lakes and Ngurdoto Crater are visible from the slopes of the Mountain.

Eastern Arc Mountain Range

herd their cattle and goats over green pastures through the highland slopes, living alongside the wildlife as they have for centuries.

Crater Highlands

the Rift Valley, the Crater Highlands form a lush chain of mountains and volcanoes that includes the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the surrounding Maasai tribal lands. Hiking safaris take visitors from Ngorongoro Crater to the foot of Ol Donyo Lengai and offer a chance to see some of the most spectacular and stunning scenery in Tanzania. wilderness is the hiking adventure of a lifetime. Within the crater rim, large herds of zebra and wildebeest graze nearby while sleeping lions laze in the sun. At dawn, the endangered black rhino return to the thick cover of the crater forests after grazing

Stretching from the Taita Hills of southern Kenya to the southern highlands of Tanzania, the Eastern Arc Mountain Range has some of the oldest geological activity on the continent. Estimated to be at least 100 million years old with some formations up to 600 million years old – the relative stability of their climate means that the area hosts a surprising array of biodiversity, from plant and insect life, to spectacular bird species.

is largely uncharted and for most part the area remains unexplored by trekkers and guides.

Monduli Mountains

Just a few hours drive from Arusha, the Monduli Mountains make a lovely day trip or can be part of a longer hiking itinerary. Maasai pastoralists herd their cattle along the slopes and cultural tourism programmes give visitors the opportunity to learn about traditional medicines and local Maasai culture. The surrounding views of the Rift Valley, Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro are incredible.

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Livingstone Mountains

Remotely located on somewhat bumpy tracks 200 The Livingstone Mountains border Lake Nyasa. Remote

crater makes for a stunning feature above the undulating plains. The two

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>> day climb takes trekkers through numerous tribal areas, including the land of recognizable by their goatskin garments.

Ol Donyo Lengai

the avid trekker searching for hiking trails off the beaten path. Home to the Pare tribe, agriculturalists and pastoralists who have largely retained their traditional way of life, a hike through the Pare Mountains takes visitors through local villages and beautiful forests and offers the part of the country.

Udzungwa Mountains

Overlooking Lake Natron and the bush land of Kenya to the north, Ol Donyo Lengai, which

Uluguru Mountains are part of the Eastern Arc range and are named after the Luguru tribe, a matrilineal group that farms on its verdant slopes. The area has some of the oldest forest in Africa. Hiking in the area is particularly rewarding. A plethora of endemic bird and insect species are found here.

Usambara Mountains

Maasai, is an active volcano

Pare Mountains

Located west of Dar es Salaam, the Udzungwa Mountains rise up from the western edge of the Selous monkeys play high in the forest canopy, and small forest antelope can be viewed at the diversity is exceptional, and the park is host to a large number of endangered bird species. Views from the peaks of the mountains, towards and the distant Indian Ocean coast, are incredible and well

Part of the Eastern Arc range the remote Pare Mountains are extremely rewarding to

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there are no roads through the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, so hikers have the area all to themselves.

Uluguru Mountains

Overlooking the agricultural area around Morogoro, the

The Usambara Mountains are part of the Eastern Arc part of the country. Their western and eastern ranges are divided by a 4 km wide valley of small villages and farms, and larger peaks. Day walks and overnight treks take visitors through some of the most concentrated area of biodiversity in Africa. rewarding, and the views from the mountaintops stretch over the Maasai Steppe and, on a clear day, as far as the Indian Ocean.

Picture Courtesy of Moiz Hussein & TTB

spectacular and undiscovered climbs. The volcano erupts sporadically, sending streams of grey lava down the crater rim and spitting hot ash high into the air. The climb, undertaken over night so hikers can experience sunrise over the Rift Valley escarpment, is highly challenging.

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