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April 2022

TANZANIA GETS A NEW TOURISM MINISTER

Announcing her mini-cabinet changes Thursday, Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed Dr. Pindi Chana the new Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, replacing Dr. Damas Ndumbaro who was moved to the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs. Prior to her new ministerial portfolio, Dr. Pindi Chana was Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office for Policy and Parliamentary Affairs. Both the two Tanzanian cabinet ministers are lawyers by professionals and trained with good experience on legal issues. Under her new ministerial portfolio, Dr. Chana will be responsible to oversee and supervise tourism development in Tanzania in cooperation with government and private sectors both in the national and international arena.

A NEW HERO FOR AFRICAN MUSIC, TOURISM, AND SAUTI ZA BUSARA

Blue Amber Zanzibar a leading African leisure destination and Zanzibar’s premier island resort, and Busara Promotions the organisers of the Sauti za Busara a pan, an African festival that has celebrated African music for the past 19 years, announce a new sponsorship deal that will see the festival’s continuity and sustainability. The news came after the festival was closing its doors due to the lack of funding, Blue Amber was proud to take the leading role in announcing the festival’s sponsorship. As Sauti Za Busara entered the 20th year of this iconic cultural event that has established Zanzibar as the East African hub of musical entertainment. The festival has produced valuable tourism investment and income for our citizens, through performing artists, employment of staging personnel, and valuable media publicity promoting Zanzibar.

NO COVID TEST FOR VACCINATED TRAVELERS TO TANZANIA

Tanzania has relaxed its COVID-19 measures, dropping the requirement of a 72-hour negative RT PCR result and rapid antigen test for the fully vaccinated arrivals. Airlines flying to Tanzania are free to allow the travelers who are fully vaccinated to board their flights without necessarily carrying a negative PCR result certificate with them. Announcing the new measures, Tanzania’s Minister of Health Ms. Ummy Mwalimu said, however, fully inoculated travelers are required to have a valid vaccination certificate with QR code for verification upon arrival. Unvaccinated, not fully vaccinated and those non eligible travelers arriving at any points of entry to Tanzania should however have a negative COVID-19 RT PCR or NAATs certificates with QR code obtained within 72 hours before departure.

TANZANIA NOMINATED AGAIN FOR THE AFRICA’S LEADING DESTINATION IN 2022

Names for the 29 World Travel Awards nominees have just been compiled. By default, Tanzania has been nominated again to contest for Africa's Leading Destination in 2022, a title which the country won during the last year awards’ results. Fighting to retain the crown this year, Tanzania is competing against Kenya and South Africa in the category. The country is also fielding nearly 20 entries in the 2022 race for Africa’s best travel and tourism features and properties. The incumbent Serengeti National Park for instance, returns to defend Africa's Leading National Park title against its twin destination, the Maasai Mara Game Reserve on the Kenyan side and Kruger National Park of South Africa. Tanzania has two cards in the Africa’s Leading Attraction 2022 segment, these are Mount Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro Crater. These will try to wrestle the crown from last year’s winner, the Table Mountain of Cape Town, South Africa which contends by default.

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Maramboi Tented Lodge

Let nature inspire you

Maramboi Tented Camp is very close to the coast of Lake Manyara which is located in a natural protected area of 25.000 feet managed by the Maasai since the year 2003. It is only a 10-minute drive by car from Tarangire National Park.

Situated in the ecosystem of lake Manyara, in fields of golden vegetation, Maramboi Tented Camp brings together premium services, exclusive attention and genuine hospitality in a spectacular scene.

The lodge has a main building raised on a wood and concrete platform, with extraordinary views to the Rift Valley and to Lake Manyara, that includes an area to relax with comfortable sofas, outside and inside dining and a swimming pool. Every evening a camp fire is lit and guests can enjoy the sunset with drinks and appetisers. Weather permitting dinner will be served outside under the stars. Elegant tents built on raised wood platforms with a private terrace and views of Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley. There is a choice of a kingsized bed or two single beds. The bedrooms have a bathroom with shower. The family tent consists of rooms and tents interconnected.

The following activities you can

Relax after a day of emotions in a luxury camp with the best views of the Great Rift Valley Wildlife calls at the door of Maramboi Tented Lodge. Zebras, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles. You could see them appear between the palm trees from the terrace of your exclusive tent, from the swimming pool whilst enjoying a cool drink after a walk with a Maasai guide or whilst you enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars.

witness in your stay: • Hot Air Balloon: Start the day on a high note by soaring above the plains in a hot-air balloon. As the sun rises, watch the herds of elephants from above and admire the unspoilt landscape.

Hot-air balloon rides are at an additional cost and are weather dependent. The flight length varies between 50 to 90 minutes, all depending on the weather conditions. Bush breakfast after landing. • Nature Walk: A nature guided walk is a unique opportunity to explore the surroundings escorted by one of our staff. The activity length varies from one hour to one hour and a half. • Private Sundowner: In a beautiful landscape, enjoy an appetiser and cocktail at the end of the day.

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

All picture Courtesy of Tanganyika Wilderness Camps