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Air Tanzania prepares to launch flights to Johannesburg

Air Tanzania has announced that it will begin flying five weekly flights to Johannesburg from November 30.


Flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on the airline's Boeing 737 aircraft with 165 economy class seats and 16 business class seats.


Flight TC209 from Johannesburg will depart at 14:15 and arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport

5 Conservation Success Stories: National Parks Saving Endangered Species

National parks not only offer us the opportunity to venture into the wild, but also play an important role in the conservation of endangered species around the world. These protected areas provide refuge from habitat destruction, poaching, and serve as breeding grounds and refuges for critically endangered species. The efforts of conservationists, governments and local communities have led to remarkable

Compulsory insurance in Zanzibar 'disappointing'

From 1 September, passengers heading to Zanzibar for an idyllic Indian Ocean holiday will have to shell out an additional US$44 per person on arrival for compulsory insurance initiated by the Zanzibar government.


Marian Sandhu, Director AfricaStay, a tour operator specializing in Zanzibar packages (including charter flights) for the South African market, said it would be particularly expensive

Zanzibar cracks down on Airbnb rentals

The Zanzibar government has announced new restrictions on tourist accommodation outside hotels.


The new rules were created in response to the growing popularity of Airbnb and private residences used by tourists, according to the African Travel and Tourism Association.


Under the new restrictions, accommodation providers will be required to register with the Zanzibar Tourism Commission,

New ENVI Lodge to open in Tanzania

ENVI Lodges announced the opening of a new tented camp ENVI Kili on the outskirts of Arusha in Tanzania , which will be available for booking in 2025.


Following the signing last year of an agreement to manage the eco-house ENVI Paje at Zanzibar, ENVI Kili will become the company’s second lodge in East Africa.


Tent camp with mountain views Kilimanjaro is located near the

Tanzania will welcome 100 travel agents from around the world

From May 20 to 23, Tanzania will host the first conference of the International Tourism Summit in Africa and a B2B business networking event to strengthen relations between international travel agents and local tour operators.


Alice Manupa, CEO of African Queen Adventures, one of the organizers of the summit, believes that this revolutionary conference will not only be a first for the

G Adventures Expands Geluxe Collection

Following the successful launch of the Geluxe collection last November, G Adventures has expanded the collection to 17 new destinations including Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Iceland, Ireland, India, Kenya, Portugal, Spain, Tanzania and Turkey, among others.


From chimpanzee trekking in Tanzania and visiting the vineyards of the Douro Valley in

Le Méridien invests in Zanzibar property

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Morogoro Mishama to launch Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in Zanzibar in 2025 .


Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort will feature 75 contemporary rooms and villas overlooking the Indian Ocean. The resort will be located in Bweyuu on the east coast of the island of Zanzibar.


Plans for the property include a specialty restaurant, an

Zanzibar Tourism Minister resigns over beer shortage

The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar resigned after a shortage of alcohol in the country caused beer prices have risen by almost 100%.


Although Simai Mohamed Said's resignation is officially cited as "poor working conditions", it is believed to be related to his dissatisfaction with the government's handling of alcohol shortages. especially

The underwater hotel market is growing rapidly

The hospitality industry is about to plunge into the world of underwater hotels, and according to a recent report, this market niche is set for a growth spurt.


HTF Market Intelligence report paints a rosy picture for the industry, cumulative with an annual growth rate expected to reach 13.60% from 2022 to 2032.


HTF collected data from more than 200 companies in the underwater

LUX debuts in Zanzibar

LUX opened its flagship resort in Zanzibar and made its debut in East Africa with LUX Marijani, a five-star beach resort in Pwani Mchangani on the northeast coast of the main island.


Although Zanzibar has attracted several more international players in recent months, Carlos Luis of TLC Vacations, which represents The LUX Collective in the South African market, believes the brand is not

Hoteliers are eyeing Zanzibar
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Zanzibar is demonstrating its strength as an attractive tourist destination, with a number of international and luxury players establishing themselves in the East African archipelago.


After launching in Serengeti in 2012, Four Seasons partnered with Albwardy Investment has developed the Four Seasons Resort Zanzibar, an expansive 60-villa luxury resort on the Pongwe Beach.


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Luxury tented camp opens in Serengeti

The luxury tented camp “Dancing Duma” recently opened in Serengeti. The ten guest tents include eight deluxe tents, a family tent and a honeymoon suite.


The family tent has two bedrooms and bathrooms separated by a central living area. Each tent has indoor and outdoor showers and mesh windows offer 360-degree views of the surrounding area.


Each tent has a desk, chair and seating

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