August - 2020 SIXTY YEARS OF DEDICATED CHIMPANZEE RESEARCH
Tanzania and other regional member states of the East African community are marking sixty years of chimpanzee conservation, setting a new path for regional tourism development through visits to chimpanzee communities. Counting the closest human natural relatives, chimpanzees are mostly found in East and Central Africa in the equatorial and mountain forests, providing the most exciting visits in which tourists could observe their human-related behaviour. Jane Goodall, the famous world primatologist arrived in Tanzania in mid-July 1960 then devoted her time to research chimpanzee conservation and campaigned tirelessly for a healthier environment in Gombe, western Tanzania.
AURIC AIR FLIGHTS RESUMED AND TRAVEL UPDATE
COVID-19 pandemic is moving towards a new stage as many countries are starting to ease their lockdowns, and even in our own Tanzania, flights are being opened up. Whilst closely monitoring and following the guidelines set by the Tanzanian authorities and WHO, Auric Air Services Limited have resumed back and increased their own vigilance, including ramping up hygiene and cleanliness standards, of their facilities and aircraft by having developed internal procedures for the safety of their employees and partners. For the confidence of passengers, they have implemented sanitizing procedures at all our check- in desks as well as at aircraft boarding points and office and aircraft disinfecting procedures whereby all our offices are being disinfected twice daily while aircraft are being disinfected after every arrival. Travel with us, Feel Safe.
MKOMAZI: RHINO TOURISM SANCTUARY
Mkomazi National Park in Northern Tanzania is set to become the first wildlife park in Africa specialized for black rhino tourism. When planning their African safari, tourists from Europe, America, and Asia would add to their visiting itineraries, a few days’ tour of Mkomazi National Park to see the rare African black rhino, now on the verge of disappearing from Earth. Looking to diversify tourism and wildlife safaris in Tanzania, Mkomazi National Park will introduce rhino tourism in July this year as a new attraction to attract tourists who are interested to see and learn more about the African black rhino. Under the management of Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), Mkomazi is expected to be the only wildlife park in East Africa and the rest of Africa where visitors may see the black rhino.
TANZANIA TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR COVID-19 ADJUSTED
Recently Tanzania announced that all travelers, whether foreigners or returning residents entering or leaving the country will be subjected to enhanced screening for COVID-19 infection. There will be no 14 days mandatory quarantine upon arrival. All travelers whether foreigners or returning residents whose countries or airlines require them to get tested for COVID-19 and turn negative, as a condition for traveling, will be required to present a certificate upon arrival. Travelers from other countries with symptoms and signs related to COVID-19 infection will undergo enhanced screening and may be tested for RT-PCR. While in the country, all international travelers should observe adherence to infection prevention and control measures such as hand hygiene, wearing masks, and keeping physical distancing as deemed appropriate.
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