Category Archives: Tanzania News

Scientists have discovered a new monkey species in the mountains of East Africa. The new primate, known as the highland mangabey (Lophocebus kipunji), was identified by two independent research teams working in separate locations in southern Tanzania. The teams describe … Continue reading →

Tourists entering Zanzibar will from now have to show yellow fever vaccination certificates at points of entry. This is according to an alert notice issued by the Zanzibar Revolutionary Government. It comes in the wake of an outbreak of yellow … Continue reading →

Following the killing and de-horning of the newly imported Rhinocerous in Serengeti, authorities have deployed aircrafts to patrol the vast park. Speaking in Serengeti recently the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Mr Ezekiel Maige explained that aerial patrolling was … Continue reading →

Reports that poaching is on the increase in Katavi National Park and that elephants are being targeted for slaughter by heavily armed raiders are cause for concern. A few years ago the target was Loliondo game area and several other … Continue reading →

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) has spent more than Sh200 million to support various community development projects in surrounding areas. Speaking to journalists recently, the Ngorongoro Conservator, Mr Bernard Murunya, said the amount was spent last year to fund … Continue reading →

Sauti za Busara is the annual music event in East Africa and widely known as ‘the friendliest festival on the planet’. The 8th edition of Sauti za Busara Festival in Zanzibar takes place 9 – 13 February 2011, featuring: 400 … Continue reading →

Signs are emerging that the hugely controversial plans for a highway across the Serengeti National Park may still be under consideration, according to remarks made last weekend by the new tourism minister in Dar es Salaam. His former boss, while … Continue reading →

Sauti za Busara music festival, centred in Zanzibar’s historic Stone Town, features a dynamic variety of Africanmusic with more than four hundred musicians participating over five days. Every year in February the ancient wallsof the Old Fort(Ngome Kongwe)resonate as people … Continue reading →

Tanzania has just had its fourth multiparty election on October 31st, 2010, both inmainland Tanzania and the islands of Zanzibar, and all ended smoothly with theparty in power again winning the election.The general election held after every five years, saw … Continue reading →

Serengeti Balloon Safaris is adding yet another departure location in the Serengeti. Starting January 15th, 2011 Serengeti Balloon Safaris will now be available for guests staying around Serengeti south and Ndutu area. This isthe prime location for viewing the big … Continue reading →