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THE ZANZIBAR HOLIDAY SHOW 2022

The Zanzibar Holiday show is a regional event to explore and reveal undiscovered Tanzanian experiences and ideas for the local resident and tourism market. Zanzibar Holiday Show which shall be taking place on 27th November 2022 at Gran Melia Arusha from 10am-6pm. The guest of honour will be the Minister of Tourism and Heritage, Hon. Simai Mohamed Said. The one-day show aims on promoting regional and domestic tourism to explore and enjoy undiscovered Tanzanian holiday beach and bush experiences.  Zanzibar Holiday Show brings destination and tourism experts to your table; from the safaris to mountain climbing, turquoise coastline of Mafia and the Zanzibar archipelago to promote the domestic and regional tourism market packages. For more information, email info@tanzaniaholidayshow.com

SWAHILI INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

EXPO 2022

The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) is set to hold the 6th edition of Swahili International Tourism Expo (SITE) 2022, which will take place between 21stto 23rdOctober, at Mlimani City Conference Hall, in Dar es Salaam. This not-to -miss event focuses on inbound and outbound travel to and within Africa. S!TE aims at drawing a lot of tourism and travel professionals from all over the world. The event is aimed to promote Tanzania’s tourism to international markets and also facilitate linking of companies based in Tanzania, Eastern and Central Africa with tourism companies from other parts of the world. The exhibition has the character of a business networking event for the tourism industry, with components of social dimension to attract local people, families & expats on the weekend.

Events, Special Offers

MARAFIKI MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022

Marafiki means friends in Kiswahili, Marafiki Music Festival is the fastest growing East African live music festival that builds new audiences and brings local and international artists to showcase their music and celebrate cultural diversities.  We are very excited to announce the 3rd edition of the world classic live music festival “Marafiki International Music Festival” that will take place on 6-8 October at Kijiji cha Makumbusho, Kijitonyama and 9th October Firefly Bagamoyo.  The experienced musicians and performers will show their strong vibes and skills in the MARAFIKI Festival stage . It is their custom every show to give a surprise of great entertainment! The artist’s performance will be from Katoi Watabaka (KE), The Warriors From The East (TZ), Anna Katoa (TZ) Richie Lumambo (TZ), Ricky na Marafiki (KE), Theressa Ng’ambi (ZM), Mishi Labda Kesho (USA/TZ) Papillion (KE), Boukuru (RW), Zawose Reunion (TZ), Steve Dc (TZ), Mambo Tribe (TZ) Lumumba Theatre (TZ) Vitalis Maembe (TZ) Wahapahapa (TZ) 3G  Singeli Band (TZ)Hillary More (TZ) Man Kifimbo (TZ) Tamimu (TZ) Balaa Mc (TZ) Man Fongo (TZ)Fire . Marafiki Music festival has an amazing artist who is ready to give the best performance you have ever seen before.

ARTISAN MARKET 2022

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 November 19, 2022 from 10am-4pm for a great experience in Dar es Salaam.  For more information, email artisanmarket.tz@gmail.com

FIRST FEMALE CEO AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

EAST AFRICAN REGIONAL TOURISM EXPO OPENS IN BURUNDI

Tanzania has picked a female business specialist, Ms Christine Mwakatobe, to serve as a new chief executive officer at the country’s high-profile airport of Kilimanjaro. An influential lady, with diplomatic traits, Ms. Mwakatobe is expected to turn the country’s second largest airport into a fully-fledged commercial hub and state-of-the-art gateway, all-inclusive with the cutting-edge technologies, to enhance its capacity to handle aircrafts, passengers and cargoes. Ms. Mwakatobe, a vibrant and passionate female commercial specialist, with a solid education background and immense practical competencies, becomes the first female to oversee one of the country’s most strategic airports, handling nearly 80 percent of 1.5 million tourists visiting Tanzania annually.

FANS TROLL CLUB OWNERS FROM THE ROOFTOP OF AFRICA

East African Regional Tourism Expo kicked off in Burundi, signalling new development of joint tourism in East Africa as a single tourist bloc. With a theme of “Rethinking Tourism for Social Economic Development in the East African Community,” the week long East African Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) second edition has attracted over 250 exhibitors from over 10 African countries, 120 international and regional travel agents, and buyers with about 2,500 trade visitors. Launched last year by the East African Community (EAC)Secretariat in Tanzania, the main objective of the regional tourism marketing and promotional platform is to promote EAC member countries as a single tourism destination.

SOUTHERN CIRCUIT TOURISM PROMOTION IN TOP GEAR

A group of adventurous Manchester United Football Club supporters have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania then sent a defiant message to the club’s owners from the world’s tallest freestanding mountain. The explorers had traveled to Tanzania then climbed the full 5,895 meters of the mountain to literally take their protests to the new heights on top of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Reds fans have been increasing their calls for the Glazer family to sell the club due to their displeasure over their operations. A number of anti-Glazer protests have already taken place again this season, with supporters vowing to continue these until the owners are gone.

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Njombe town was a hive of activity as an ambitious marketing and tourism promotion strategy was launched to take tourism to the next level in Southern Tanzania. The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Pindi Chana launched various posters to promote tourism attractions in the Southern circuit. The posters will introduce the Southern Circuit tourism attractions which will be officially entered into the tourism map. Tourism is currently the second largest foreign exchange earner after gold after it was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is also the second largest contributor to the gross domestic product (GDP) and the third largest contributor to employment. The sector generated 1.4 billion US dollars in revenues in 2021, up from 1.0 billion US dollars in 2020 when it was severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on international travel. Tourism attractions in the Southern Circuit among others include Kitulo National Park at Makete District and Nyumbanitu Natural Forest at Wangingombe District in Njombe Region.

Kitela LodgeLet nature inspire you

Kitela Lodge is a luxurious and relaxed retreat in the mountains. The lodge overlooks a coffee plantation, the Eastern wall of the Ngorongoro crater and a beautiful waterfall. Kitela Spa offers guests simplicity, respect for local traditions and sustainable ecology in a perfect African setting. Guests may stimulate their senses and enjoy the ultimate indulgence in Kitela Lodge spa. Kitela Spa offers a selection of treatments for the sheer bliss of relaxing the body, mind and soul

Kitela

Lodge rises up on the hillside of a valley with beautiful views of a coffee plantation and a waterfall within the incredible highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It consists of 20 colonial style cottages surrounded by beautiful gardens, a coffee plantation and a working farm.

In the setting of the majestic mountains, this exclusive hotel is a haven of peace and comfort with all the attention and the luxury of a traditional country villa. The relaxation the spa offers and its swimming pool are the perfect contrast to the intense excursions and safaris available from the lodge to the Ngorongoro area.

Chalet type bedrooms situated at ground level with a private terrace

Luxury, relaxation and African elegance in a spectacular refuge in the middle of the mountains

or balcony. Overlooking the gardens and/or coffee plantation. Ample and comfortable. Rooms with a double bed or two single beds. The rooms have a bathroom with a bathtub and shower. The family room consists of two rooms with a connecting door.

The following activities you can witness in your stay;

· Walk around the farm & coffee plantation: A guided walk in the afternoon around the farm and the vegetable garden. An opportunity to see how an organic farm works.

Cultural visit: At any of our Tanganyika Wilderness Camps we have a strong bond with the local communities. And we are happy to share our ties with your guests should they be interested.

Massages: After a day on a game drive, pamper yourself with a relaxing and rejuvenating massage. There is a choice of a 1 hour 30 minutes body massage, a head massage, a manicure or pedicure.

You won’t be disappointed staying at the lovely Kitela Lodge. The lodge promises a relaxing and unique experience and the stunning scenery and wildlife in the crater, we wish our stay would last forever!

All picture Courtesy of Tanganyika Wilderness Camps

Ngorongoro

The 8th Natural Wonder of the World

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area boasts the finest blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and Archaeological sites in Africa. Often called an ‘African Eden’ and the ‘eighth wonder of the natural world’, it is also a pioneering experiment in multiple land use

Crater

The Crater alone has over 20,000 large animals including Some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino.

Nowhere

else in Africa does such a varied cast of animals gather to graze, live, hunt and die. On one of Ngorongoro’s Crater you will encounter some of the 30,000 animals in the crater’s diverse range of habitats: swampy wetlands, open savannah, woodland and lake - all within the steep rock walls that climb through thick forest some 600m to the rim.

NNowhere else in Africa does such a varied cast of animals gather to graze, live, hunt and die. On one of Ngorongoro’s Crater you will encounter some of the 30,000 animals in the crater’s diverse range of habitats: swampy wetlands, open savannah, woodland and lake - all within the steep rock walls that climb through thick forest some 600m to the rim.

The Ngorongoro Crater, one of the eighth wonder of the world, is set in northern Tanzania, sharing part of the Serengeti plains to the north-west and with the towns of Arusha, Moshi and Mount Kilimanjaro, to the east, and forms part of the unique Serengeti ecosystem. A major ecological survey of the Serengeti Reserve (which at the time included the Ngorongoro) by Dr. Bernhard Grizmek and his late son in the 1950’s resulted in the establishment of the

The Ngorongoro Crater, one of the eighth wonder of the world, is set in northern Tanzania, sharing part of the Serengeti plains to the north-west and with the towns of Arusha, Moshi and Mount Kilimanjaro, to the east, and forms part of the unique Serengeti ecosystem. A major ecological survey of the Serengeti Reserve (which at the time included the Ngorongoro) by Dr. Bernhard Grizmek and his

Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 1959. At the moment the conservation area is administered by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, an arm of the Tanzanian government, and its boundaries follow the boundary of the Ngorongoro Division of Ngorongoro District. It has also been believed to have been taller than the famous Kilimanjaro before its inactive volcano collapsed and formed an unbroken caldera crater, 610 meters deep, 13 mile (20km) wide about two million years ago.

late son in the 1950’s resulted in the establishment of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 1959. At the moment the conservation area is administered by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, an arm of the Tanzanian government, and its boundaries follow the boundary of the Ngorongoro Division of Ngorongoro District. It has also been believed to have been taller than the famous Kilimanjaro before its inactive volcano collapsed and formed an unbroken caldera crater, 610 meters deep, 13 mile (20km) wide about two million years ago.

THE CRATER GAME VIEWING IS TRULY INCREDIBLE, THE LANDSCAPE AND VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING CRATER HIGHLANDS ARE OUT OF THE WORLD.

The conservation area covers about 3185 sq miles (8250 sq km), the crater covers about 100 sq miles (260 sq km). It is also home to over 3000 different species including the endangered black rhinoceros; the crater has a forest and lake which support the ecosystem in the park. Ngorongoro crater has been listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

The conservation area covers about 3185 sq miles (8250 sq km), the crater covers about 100 sq miles (260 sq km). It is also home to over 3000 different species including the endangered black rhinoceros; the crater has a forest and lake which support the ecosystem in the park. Ngorongoro crater has been listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

The Ngorongoro conservation area is where the worldfamous archaeological site of Oldupai George is allocated. The discoveries of fossil footprints on lava rock as well as ancestral humans which are believed to be 3.8 million years old can be seen at the museum. Two main geological rifts run through the Ngorongoro area. Nine volcanoes in the Ngorongoro highlands were formed during the past four million years. One of these, Oldonyo Lengai (Mountain of God) is still active.

The Ngorongoro conservation area is where the world-famous archaeological site of Oldupai George is allocated. The discoveries of fossil footprints on lava rock as well as ancestral humans which are believed to be 3.8 million years old can be seen at the museum. Two main geological rifts run through the Ngorongoro area. Nine volcanoes in the Ngorongoro highlands were formed during the past four million years. One of these, Oldonyo Lengai

THE CRATER GAME VIEWING IS TRULY INCREDIBLE, THE LANDSCAPE AND VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING CRATER HIGHLANDS ARE OUT OF THE WORLD.

Over millennia the ash and dust from each eruption has been carried by the winds to form the fertile soils of the Serengeti Plains. 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.

(Mountain of God) is still active. Over millennia the ash and dust from each eruption has been carried by the winds to form the fertile soils of the Serengeti Plains. 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.

THE MAASAI COMMUNITY OF THE NGORONGORO CRATER

THE MAASAI COMMUNITY OF THE NGORONGORO CRATER

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 normally stop the Maasai cultural homestead, one on the road to the Serengeti National Park and another close to the Serengeti Sopa Lodge at the Irkeepusi Village.

way of life allowing them to live in harmony with the wildlife and the environment. 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 normally stop the Maasai cultural homestead, one on the road to the Serengeti National Park and another close to the Serengeti Sopa Lodge at the Irkeepusi Village.

SAFARI AND WILD LIFE EXPERIENCE

their breeding ground at Lake Natron. Distinctive grassland birds – ostrich, kori bustards and crowned cranes-abound.

BIRDS WATCHING IN NGORONGORO CRATER

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 in harmony with the wildlife and the environment. The Maasai

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

BIRDS WATCHING IN NGORONGORO CRATER

The mixture of forest, canyons, grassland plains, lakes and marshes provide habitats for a wide range of birdlife. White storks, yellow wagtails and swallows mingle with the local inhabitants: stilts, saddle-bill storks, ibis, ruff and various species of ducks. Lesser Flamingos fly in to feed from

The mixture of forest, canyons, grassland plains, lakes and marshes provide habitats for a wide range of birdlife. White storks, yellow wagtails and swallows mingle with the local inhabitants: stilts, saddle-bill storks, ibis, ruff and various species of ducks. Lesser Flamingos fly in to feed from their breeding ground at Lake Natron. Distinctive grassland birds – ostrich, kori bustards and crowned cranes-abound.

SAFARI AND WILD LIFE EXPERIENCE

Ngorongoro Crater, a deep volcanic crater is the jewel in Ngorongoro crown. It is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. The Ngorongoro Crater is 19.2 kilometer in diameter, 610 meters in depth and 304 square kilometres in area. The rich pasture and permanent water of the Ngorongoro Crater floor supports a large resident population of wildlife of up to 25,000, predominantly grazing animals. These include wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest and warthog. The swamps and forest provide additional resources for hippos, elephants, waterbucks, reedbucks, and

Ngorongoro Crater, a deep volcanic crater is the jewel in Ngorongoro crown. It is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. The Ngorongoro Crater is 19.2 kilometer in diameter, 610 meters in depth and 304 square kilometres in area. The rich pasture and permanent water of the Ngorongoro Crater floor supports a large resident population of wildlife of up to 25,000, predominantly grazing animals. These include wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest and warthog. The swamps and forest provide additional resources for hippos, elephants, waterbucks, reedbucks, and bushbucks, baboons and vervet monkeys. Bull elephants of the Ngorongoro Crater regularly descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor. The large breeding herds wander throughout the

forest rim where they find the most suitable food. The steep inner slopes provide a habitat for dikdik and the rare mountain reedbuck. Jackals thrive in the crater and bat eared foxes live in the short grass areas. Predatory animals in the Ngorongoro Crater like leopards, lions, cheetahs, several cats, live off the abundant wildlife; large packs of hyenas roam the Ngorongoro crater, making their own kills and scavenging from others. Lions in particular are abundant in the Ngorongoro Crater. Thanks to the antipoaching patrols, the black rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater are relatively safe and the numbers are increasing with time. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the few places in East Africa where visitors can be certain of seeing the rhino in its natural environment. Birdlife in the Ngorongoro Crater is superb. The mixture of forest, canyons, grassland plains, lakes and marshes provided habitats for a wide range of birdlife.

THINGS TO BE SEEN AROUND NGORONGORO CRATER

Things to be seen around Ngorongoro Crater are Laetoli and Olduvai Gorge, Lake Magadi, Lerai Forest, Gorigor Swamp, The Grassland, Oldonyo Lengai, Olmoti Crater and Embakaai Crate, Lake Natron, Gol Mountains (Oldonyo Gol Hills), Nasera Rock, Oldeani Mountain, Lake Eyasi and Serengeti Plains.

BEST TIME TO VISIT NGORONGORO CRATER

Many people wonder when is the best time to go to the Ngorongoro Crater. The Crater is a year-round destination as most of the animals remain in the crater year-round, ensuring great sightings no matter when you decide to visit the Ngorongoro Crater.

LAETOLI AND OLDUVAI GORGE

At Laetoli, west of Ngorongoro Crater, hominid footprints were preserved in volcanic rock 3.6 million years ago and represent some of the earliest signs of

mankind in the world. Three separate tracks of a smallbrained upright- walking early hominid, Australopithecus Afarensis, a creature about 1.2 to 1.4 meters high, were found. Imprints of these are displayed in the Olduvai museum. More advanced descendants of Laetoli’s hominids were found further north, buried in the layers of the I00 metres deep Olduvai Gorge.

Excavations, mainly by the archaeologists, Louis and Mary Leakey, yielded four different kinds of hominid, showing a gradual increase in brain size and in the complexity of their stone tools. The first skull of Zinjanthropus commonly known as ‘Nutcracker Man’, who lived about 1.7 million years ago, were found here. The excavation sites have been preserved for the public viewing and word continues during the dry season, coordinated by the Tanzania government's department of antiquities.

Picture Courtesy of Moiz Husein & TTB

AMANI SAFARI LODGE & RESTAURANT

of Tanzanian Hospitality

This exceptional and unique safari lodge is located at the heart of Arusha, Tanzania, and sits within the grand foothills of Mount Meru: a stunning expanse of volcanic land. What’s more, the building is surrounded by evergreen coffee fields which date back over 100 years. These glorious fields are integral to the lodge, reflecting years of family history.

Once a coffee plantation, this area now teems with life. Visitors can explore lush greenspaces, coffee plants, a busy restaurant, bars, a pool, a spa and a wine cellar, as well as Arusha’s only private convention centre. In particular, the centre fits up to 1,000 pax and is split between 8 conference and meeting rooms which is expected to be ready by 2023.

Home to 9 en-suite rooms and 5 suites with 11 rooms, the lodge is ideal for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. Each room is fully furnished and complete with quality amenities, from minibars to tea and coffee makers. To ensure that guests have a relaxing experience, all the rooms are also equipped with a comfy double-size bed,

while the harmonious interior design includes pleasant features like elegant wood flooring and furniture.

During your stay, there are plenty of activities to enjoy. Among these are:

• Amani Coffee Field Tours: Amani’s vast coffee fields are perfect for touring. Be it on foot, bicycle, or horseback, these tours are an enjoyable way to experience the fields up close and personal. Along the way, you’ll be engulfed by the fresh smell of coffeeperfect!

• Chances to Rest & Unwind: At Amani, it’s easy to feel well rested and rejuvenated. Guests can cool down in the

refreshing swimming pool, get a coffee-based treatment at the spa or complete a gentle workout at Emma’s Pool Gym.

• Fabulous Dining: Home to a popular restaurant as well as multiple bars, Amani serves up a variety of tasty drinks and dishes throughout the way. Visitors can sip on fine wines in Eddy’s Wine Cellar, taste a tropical cocktail at Jerry’s or Charles’ Bar and experience a wonderful meal at Lilly’s Restaurant.

Additionally, guests will also enjoy venturing outside of the lodge. This brilliant location is not far from Arusha’s vibrant street life, as well as a number of incredible local safaris, natural landscapes, museums, shops and restaurants.

So, make sure you drop by the Amani Safari Lodge to experience a pleasant stay in Tanzania. Not only will you get to relax within a tranquil lodge, but you’ll also get to gaze at acres of flourishing coffee fields.

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The New Suzuki Open Game Safari Car (based for the private safari customers those who want their privacy also with the global health couples/family private cars (group of not more than 5 passengers) and Self Driver 4WD.

Suzuki Jimny features compact dimensions that let you easily handle narrow mountain trails and thick forests where larger vehicles dare not tread. And its superlight weight keeps you going strong over mud and through sand and up steep slippery slopes where heavier vehicles tend to bog down.

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TThe Ol Mesera Restaurant

A Modern Tanzanian Dining Experience

Located in the Manyara Region, close to mother nature. The Ol Mesera restaurant serves as a perfect spot to dine and enjoy Tanzanian cuisines with a modern twist, while you are embarking on a safari.

For an unforgettable Tanzanian dining experience, come and join us for a meal at Ol Mesera Restaurant, taking classic, traditional recipes and ingredients from the local surrounding area and providing you with a feast of modern Tanzanian flavours, textures and colours.

The Restaurant opens at 8:00 am and last orders at 6:00 pm for both walk-in clients and tour groups alike. Start with a heartwarming pumpkin, coconut and ginger soup served with a selection of “Biting Bitings”, from our well renowned threecheese samosas, potato bhajia and plantain crisps.

A FEAST FOR THE SENSES

The Dishes are locally inspired dishes, created to celebrate the “Karibu culture” with a little bit of a modern twist. The two makes the dishes unique and stylish, giving you a whole new dining experience.

For mains, enjoy a family style feast of locally inspired dishes,

created to celebrate the “Karibu culture” in full swing Dishes including Mchicha (Wild Spinach with Cashews and Coconut Milk) Pilau (Zanzibar spiced local rice with grilled vegetables) Nyama Choma (slow roasted beef short

Chicken Mishkaki, grilled to perfection. A must-try is our

“The Ol Mesera Restaurant was designed and built-in Manyara for one reason, and that is to celebrate Tanzanian hospitality. A feast for the senses, from the artwork, textiles, decor, friendly faces and the smell of

secret recipe of “Chips Ugali” (Local Maize Flour Fries). Great vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options are available.

ACTIVITIES AT OLMESERA

Tanzanite Tour

A lot of travelers tell us that they

the animals – and return for the people. That’s a testament to the warm, genuine hospitality on offer in Tanzania – equally fascinating, cultures that can be experienced in Tanzania. This is a country of storytellers, where myths and legends are passed down from generation to generation. African Galleria is

a place where you can meet the people behind the pieces, from the ebony wood carvers, jewelry designers, painters, craftsmen and chefs.

You know you are buying quality jewellery when you purchase a Tanzanite right in the heart of Tanzania. But have you ever wondered exactly how these precious stones are mined? At the African Galleria we have built a makeshift-mine on our property so that you can experience the life-cycle of each Tanzanite. There is also a ‘peek-window’ where you can watch our jewellers hard at work crafting your next one of a kind jewellery piece. Put some sparkle into your life by going on African Galleria’s Tanzanite Tour.

Ebony Tour

Tanzania is one of the only countries in the world that ethically produce ebony products. If you want to know

more and see for yourself, we recommend you go on the Ebony Tour. There you will get to see the jaw dropping transformations that these artists create. See them in action, turning a seemingly average looking tree stump, into amazing artworks that will take your breath away. Go on, have a look - seeing is believing!

Painting Tour

When people hear the word African, there are a few things

that instantly springs to mind. Going on an African Safari; experiencing the unique African culture and (probably most notably) seeing the wonderful talent and passion expressed in their works of art. At African Galleria, we appreciate art and we are proud to work alongside some of the best artists Tanzania has to offer. We have created a proverbial portal between client and creator, by giving the buyer a chance to shake hands with the artists themselves.

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The Ki zimkazi Festival 2022

CRDB Bank Ngalawa race’ gathers traction of tourists in Zanzibar

The Kizimkazi Festival held on August 30, 2022, in Zanzibar has shown how the archipelago can be the indispensable driver for sports tourism through a boat race popularly known as a ‘Ngalawa race’.

Entering

its second edition this year, the fun-filled festival has witnessed a massive turnout for the intense competition of 20 talented competitors of the Ngalawa race from Kizimkazi Mkunguni and Kizimkazi Dimbani.

The competition was sponsored by the CRDB Bank for the second time in a row, amplifying the bank’s emphasis on its efforts to help promote sports on the islands.

Zanzibar’s Social Development minister, Riziki Pembe Jum said the ‘CRDB Bank Ngalawa Race’ competition organized by the Bank in the Kizimkazi Festival is an example of traditional games that promote tourism on the islands.

Speaking while opening this year’s competition on the beaches of Kizimkazi Mkunguni, she said, “I believe that this sport will help add value to our beaches by providing entertainment to tourists visiting our islands, as well as creating employment

for our youths.”

She posed a challenge to the ministries of sports and tourism to endlessly collaborate with the bank to develop the sport. In addition, she thanked the CRDB Bank for being at the forefront of supporting the Government’s efforts in addressing the challenges facing society and bringing development to the people.

“Let me congratulate you on the way you are giving up yourself to help the community. Your funding in development projects here in Kizimkazi portrays your inner craving for improving the lives of Tanzanians.”

For her part, the CRDB Bank’s Director of Corporate Affairs and Public Relations, Ms. Tully Mwambapa, said the bank has decided to invest in the boat race because it is one of the traditional games in the country which if promoted well, can lift high the culture of Zanzibaris and attract tourists to come and visit the flashy isles.

“Her Excellency, the President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made great strides in promoting tourist attractions in the country through the ‘Royal Tour’ film, as a leading and patriotic lender in the country, we have seen it is good to support these efforts through this competition which traces its roots in the isles,” she noted.

Unfolding a further goal for hosting it for the second year in a row through the Kizimkazi Festival, she said the CRDB Bank is also determined to leverage such a race to empower young people economically by com mercializing it just like other sports.

“In carrying out this mission, this year we have handed over new equipment worth Sh50 million including modern boats rescue

buoys to all 20 participants. This has added a lot of motivation to the participants as this year’s race seemed to be very competitive.”

The CRDB Bank spent more than Sh65 million to sponsor other games in the Kizimkazi Festival including; football, netball, nage, bicycle racing, bao, coconut husking, tug of war, and painting. The bank also built a complete modern science laboratory with its equipment in the Kizimkazi School worth Sh50 million. The laboratory aims at motivating students to study science subjects.”

The 20 participants competed in races of two miles for two rounds, whereby Khatib Haji Hamis, a

resident of Kizimkazi Mkunguni, emerged the winner, taking home prize money of Sh2.5 million and a fishing boat for his group from the village he comes from.

Juma Ramadhani Haji from the village of Kizimkazi Mkunguni was the runner-up, who walked away with prize money of Sh1 million, and third was Muhammad Ambar Mpate from the same village, who walked away with Sh700,000 and fourth was Daudi Wajihi Zahor, a resident of Kizimkazi Dimbani, who was awarded Sh500,000.

The coveted festival marked its end on Saturday, August 3, 2022, where the official guest was the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Solution Hassan, where among other things, development projects were handed over.

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

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At Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa, you will be greeted by a blaze of colors as you sweep down the imposing driveway passing through the entrance gate. You

view over the resort and the azure blue sea. Mature coconut palms swinging in the breeze,

style round chalets with pitched

feature and one of the largest swimming pools in Zanzibar are just some of the sights that await

you hear, as you begin to feel the warmth that the people of Zanzibar are famed for.

could need; all 98 rooms and suites are to a white sandy beach and the to a balcony, where you can sit and

only the best in local and imported the resort and the Indian Ocean pool, serves a variety of snacks

ocean paradise trained technicians can delivered professionally and your ocean paradise is without a doubt hospitality at ocean paradise, where

CEO Golf Day for Networking, Business, Leisure & friendship.

LADIES WINNER: Ms. Michelle Muhanda with Net 71. From Nairobi Kenya, She won Multiple Prizes from Smile Communication and Exim Bank.

STABLE FORD LADIES WINNER: Ms. Anna Jentgen with 29 Points, She is from Dubai UAE, she won Multiple Prizes Proudly Sponsored by Toyota Tanzania and TBL Tanzania.

LONGEST DRIVE LADIES WINNER: Ms. Joyce Ndyetabura, from Dar es Salaam, she won Multiple Prizes Proudly Sponsored by TBL Tanzania.

GROSS WINNER: Mr. Victor Joseph with Gross 71, Mr. Joseph is from Dar Es salaam, he won Multiple Prizes Sponsored by Fly Dubai and Toyota Tanzania.

OVERALL WINNER: Ms. Maryanne Mugo with Net score 71, Ms. Maryanne is a member of Dar Gymkhana Golf club and she won Multiple Prizes Sponsored by Fumba Town Development & Fly Dubai.

DIVISION A WINNER: Mr. Mussa Foum with Net 77, Member of Sea Cliff Golf Zanzibar, He won multiple prizes Proudly Sponsored by Nathan Digital and TBL Tanzania.

The Annual Prestige CEO Golf Day 2022, organized by Sea Cliff Resort and Spa Golf of Zanzibar, Was Held on 3rd September 2022 at the First and Only Golf Course on the Island.

The Sea Cliff Resort General Manager Mr Patrick Beck and Golf club’s manager, Elias Soka said the event was very successful, well attended by 65 Diplomatic, CEO and Golfers from Zanzibar, Mainland and overseas, from 11 different Nationals.

The Management further explained that they thank all the Sponsors who came on board to support the Event, this event wouldn’t be successful if it weren’t for this below Sponsors;

Fumba Town Development, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar, Phoenix Assurances Tanzania, Exim Bank Tanzania Castle Lite Tanzania, Dodoma Wines, Toyota Tanzania, Smile Communications, Fly Dubai, Com-Net, Melia Zanzibar Zanzi Resort, Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Auric Air service Ltd, White Sands Beach Resort Dar es Salaam,

Sea Cliff Court Apartment and Print Plus Media.

The organizers Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar, added that Next Year CEO Golf Day would be even bigger as the preparation for this prestige event has started already and the date has been set to Saturday 9th September 2023. Soka also took an opportunity to welcome new companies, institutions and individual sport well-wishers who wish to advertise their services during this event.

Picture Courtesy of Sea Cliff Golf Resort & Spa

SEA CLIFF RESORT & SPA ZANZIBAR

THE RETREAT AT NGORONGORO

clear emphasis on nature and

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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 travellers, business persons, families, honeymooners, elite and leisure travellers

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time enjoying our coffee and diverse cuisines

the veranda of our Arabica Restaurant and Bar while enjoying the sunset over the Rift Valley. For the active guest, we have tennis and squash courts or take a stroll through nature to the Coffee Farm and enjoy a personal Coffee Tour.

KITELA LODGE: NGORONGORO

SELOUS KINGA LODGE

on the scenic banks of the Rufiji

close vicinity to the mighty Selous Game Reserve. The Lodge has 10 contemporary African styled safari cottages

with en-suite facilities, private bathroom, a lounge and spacious bedroom area which is either double or twin-bedded. There is an outside veranda with comfortable seats

closely enjoy the sounds and smell of the African bush and the sightings of the resident game passing by. In its main building, there is a gorgeous lounge and bar, a cosy restaurant and a well-stocked curio shop

well

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SERENGETI KATI KATI TENTED CAMP

A mobile camp strategically situated in central Serengeti, ideal for exploring the extensive Serengeti plains. The camp offers comfortable accommodation together with the unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari experience on a camp. In its comfortable tents one will feel completely immersed in the surroundings and one can enjoy the rich animal life and vegetation of the area. An original form of accommodation which resembles the old camps of the first explorers in Africa, with

a two-hour drive along a panoramic route from the Olduvai

the commodities of

the river Grumeti, two of the indispensable visits for all travellers to Tanzania.

AMANI SAFARI LODGE

Located at the heart of Arusha and sits within the grand foothills of Mount Meru: a stunning expanse of volcanic land. The building is surrounded by evergreen coffee fields which date back over 100 years. Visitors can explore lush greenspaces, coffee plants, a busy restaurant, bars, a pool, a spa and a wine cellar, as well as Arusha’s only private convention centre. In particular, the centre fits up to 1,000 pax and is split between 8 conference and meeting rooms which is expected to be ready by 2023. Home to 9 en-suite rooms and 5 suites with 11 rooms, the lodge

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TANZANIAN FASHION FESTIVAL

Be stylish, be unique - African fashion slogan

Tanzania Fashion Festival is an annual event that brings together day time fashion shows with a summer theme, Live jazz music, Bongo flava and dance. The 5th edition of Tanzanian Fashion Festival was held in the city of Dar Es Salaam, at the Terrace, Slipway hotel.

The fashion festival has been organised by Fashion entrepreneur and former Fashion presenter Deogratius Kithama since 2018. The platform gives young designers a chance to present their collections. The idea of creating a beautiful event has grown into a largescale project.

Guests were ushered in an orange and gold decorated venue that set the tone of opulence from the get go! Those in attendance included Italian Ambassador - Marco Lombardi and Indonesia Ambassador - Tri Yogo Jatmiko.

Credit To: Fashion Association of Tanzania and Swahili fashion week

The show was opened by iconic Tanzanian Top model based in France Miriam Odemba, who accompanied founder Deogratius as they opened in front of an elite crowd.

Then Host Bhoke Egina called one designer after another as they paraded their summer ready designs. In between the fashion shows guests enjoyed some funky jazz tunes, and later a surprise performance from Damian Soul performing Hit song ‘Mapopo’ drove the crowd into a frenzy before reigning Miss Tanzania 2022 Halima Kopwe closed the show in a red knee-high slit and glittery crown as she gave an audience a run for their money.

A total of 21 designers participated, 17 new, 5 wellknown designers such as Waiz, Bahati, Victoria Martin.

She showed off some of her most iconic pieces, like the kaftans and

One of the most outstanding shows was the Noor Design fashion show. Italian Guia Martinotti opened the Tanzanian fashion brand Noor Design, inspired by Tanzanian culture, especially the traditions of the Maasai. The Maasai are an East African tribe, one of the most famous in Tanzania.

recycled shirts that are always present in her collections, but the real highlight of the show was her interpretation of Maasai shuka. The traditional way the Maasai wear their shuka is to wrap it around the body and secure it in place with a belt.

Shuka is traditionally worn by Maasai men, but Noor Design thinks the fabric looks great on women too. Shuka’s past is still a mystery, but it’s poised to conquer the future. Before the colonisation

of Africa, the Maasai wore leather clothing, and only in the 1960s was it replaced with cotton fabric.

Currently, Shuka fabric is commonly produced in Tanzania, Kenya, China and Indonesia. There are many variations of Shuka, the heavier Maasai blankets, and the more typical square plaid striped pattern used by many designers around the world.

At Noor Design, we love tubular chokes, which are mostly handcrafted without the use of modern machinery.

The goal is to transform the traditional men’s shuka into trendy urban wear, also for women, and if we succeed, we will preserve the heritage, as well as create increased demand to support local producers.

Fashion Festival is a celebration of beauty, joy for the audience, and promotion of talented designers.

Credit To Ingrid Kim & Picture Courtesy of IStudio

WAYS TEMPORARY WORK CAN SKYROCKET YOUR CAREER

Five Hard-To-Ignore Advantages Of Working A Temporary Job

By Kelly Kantrowitz

Byhiring a worker on a temporary basis, employers are able to evaluate your cultural compatibility and get a better understanding of how your individual strengths contribute to the team’s success. These areas are often hard for an employer to gauge solely from your interview.

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A TRANSITION TO A NEW CAREER PATH

Flexibility and greater autonomy are two of the main factors that drive career decisions for today’s modern job seeker. Many people decide to make contract work a permanent career choice as they crave control over their in the freedom of exploring different work environments and projects, and like engaging with multiple employers.

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10 REASONS WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS M-PESA PAY BY PHONE SOLUTION

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WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

Aladdin’s Palace:

The Waterfront, Slipway:

MORNING GLORY MUFFINS

cups grated carrots

apple - peeled, cored, and chopped

cup raisins

egg

egg whites

1/4 cups white sugar

tablespoon ground cinnamon

teaspoons baking powder

teaspoon baking soda

teaspoon salt

PREP: 15 mins

oven

375 degrees

cup vegetable oil

tablespoon vanilla extract

tablespoons chopped walnuts

tablespoons toa sted wheat germ

35 mins

20 mins

a small bowl, combine walnuts and

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together

sugar, cinnamon, baking powder,

at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)

golden and spring back when lightly pressed.

Lunch Dinner in

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Wild & Beauty of

Mikumi

Paradise for Nature Lovers

If you have chosen the southern circuit for your adventure safari, then a visit to Tanzania’s fourth largest national park, Mikumi, is likely to be on your program. Four to five hours drive on comfortable roads will take you to this park which is known for hosting a wealth of Tanzania’s national animal, the giraffe.”

If you want to spend your holiday in a majestic natural area, the grand Mikumi National Park is the place to be. Established in 1964, Mikumi is the fourth largest national park in the world, enclosing an area of about 3230 square kilometers. Located south of Dar es Salaam right on the main Morogoro Iringa Highway, it is the first national park stop on the Tanzania southern circuit safari. The word Mikumi comes from a local word for Borassus palm trees referred to as Mikuky. Mikumi was the name given to the villages created by a tribal chief of Wavindunda community with the name of Mtwahela Kikuwi (pronounced mm-twahhe-laa Kee-kuu-wee).

Mikumi National Park has two

main sections divided by the main road.

The Northwest Section: is where most guests undertake their wildlife and birdlife viewing expeditions made possible by existing safari tracks. The Mkata flood plains aid the ecosystem by creating pools of water and therefore creating a sustainable environment for the plants and wildlife. The vegetations predominantly found are mixed grassland with acacia, baobab, sausage, tamarind and few small palms trees. Game driving further into the park or staying at the Foxes Tented Camp, itself lying on a hill, the majestic view of the Rubeho and Uluguru mountains can be seen, which are part of the pre-Cambrian rocks formed over 600 million years ago.

The Southeast Section: is not conducive to the safari experience because of its underdeveloped infrastructure. Guests staying at the Vuma Hills Tented Camp can experience the rugged and wilderness experience from a geological and Vegetation perspective.

Visiting Mikumi National Park during the dry season can aid a safari experience by the fact that the dried up vegetation and the brown soil creates a superb hue during sunrises and sunsets.

Wildlife and Birdlife Experience at Mikumi National Park: The wildlife viewing experience at Mikumi National Park can

be experienced right upon entering the park where guests can encounter baboons, zebras and impalas speedily crossing the road. Making a right turn after paying the park fees leads you right into the Kikoboga-Mikumi Wildlife Camp, where guests can watch the elephants in the distance splattering them with mud. Circulation around the Kisungura road circuit leads you to the hippo pool, which is best visited during the evenings when the distant setting sun and the bobbing heads of the hippos create perfect pictures. Next to the flood plain, guests might see birds such as crowned cranes, kingfishers, hornbills and storks each having a sharp eye out for anything that might

WHY VISIT MIKUMI

WHY VISIT MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

NATIONAL PARK

First Park on the Southern Safari Circuit: Mikumi National Park is the first stop on the southern safari circuit, allowing guests an enjoyable break with a wildlife viewing experience on route to Ruaha National Park.

• Excellent Biodiversity: Mikumi offers the opportunity to view a diverse number of animals and birds in a short period of time without too much driving around.

• Personalized Wildlife Watching: With relatively few numbers of people undertaking the southern safari circuit by road, Mikumi is one of the most under-visited parks in Tanzania.

• Accommodation Fairly Priced: Accommodations in Mikumi National Park cater to all personalities and budgets, making it a must-visit park for any person visiting Tanzania.

• Unique Wildlife Experience: Safari guides often state that it is easier to spot a tree-climbing lion in Mikumi National Park than to spot one in Lake Manyara National Park.

slither or move in the water or on the grassy patches. Traversing further northwest, heading to the Foxes Safari Camp, may lead you to wallowing buffalos taking advantage of Mkata flood plains small catchments or you might see the unpublicized treeclimbing lions of Mikumi National Park. Crisscrossing the safari road tracks of the Mikumi National Park can lead you to the ultimate treat of viewing the giraffes that are being debated by many naturalists to be a cross between the Maasai and reticulated giraffe because of their compromising patterns.

What To Do?

Game drives and guided walks are great options. Manu guests enjoy visiting the snake park in Mikumi village. Guests can also visit the nearby Udzungwa Mountains, or travel on for more wildlife safari in Selous or Ruaha.

Best Time to Visit

Mikumi National Park’s dry season starts around mid-May lasting to mid-November, with patches of transition time between January and February when rains switch from the short to the long rains. Long rains start from around the middle of February tapering off by the middle of May.

Getting there

A good surfaced road connects Mikumi to Dar es Salaam via Morogoro, roughly a 4 hour drive. There are also road connections to Udzungwa, Ruaha and (dry season only) Selous. Charter flights are available from Dar es Salaam, Arusha or Selous and local buses run from Dar to park HQ where Tanzania Safari game drives can be arranged.

Lodges & Camps

Mikumi national park lodges are located outside the park around Mikumi town and some

in the neighboring protected areas. The park has two lodges that are located inside, 3 tented camps and 3 public campsites. Like any other protected areas in Tanzania, Mikumi national park lodges are categorized in to three categories those are Luxury lodges, Mid-range lodges and Budget lodges. Its true that few lodges are located inside the park but most of them are found around the park.

Mikumi National Park’s wonderful wildlife experience, along with its perfect location on route to Ruaha National Park, makes it a must-visit during a Tanzania safari.

booking and reservation,

contact Kanuth Adventure

Picture Courtesy of Moiz Husein & and foxes Safari camps

This article presents my tips for Tanzanian safaris, and to some extent for other types of expeditionary photography. The discussion inevitably mixes bits of opinion in with the facts. This isn’t an analytical laboratory review, but rather a guide based on my field experience. I have no financial ties or connections to any of the vendors mentioned here; I’m just a customer like anybody else.

By Hoclay Aterio Mganga

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