Prepared by Gloria Kimaryo
TOURISM IN
TANZANIA
Tanzania flag and it’s meaning
The green color in the flag of
Tanzania represents the bountiful
nature and the agricultural activity
in Tanzania. The fertility of the soil
is also implied in the green color
of the flag
The blue color in the Tanzanian
flag represents the Indian Ocean,
which forms a coastline with the
exotic country
The thick black stripe in the center
implies the people of Tanzania
the two thin yellow strips are
representative of the country's
mineral treasures
Map of Tanzania
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Tanzania Background
Tanzania is located in Central East Africa with about 1,400km of coastline along the Indian
Ocean
Bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique
Tanzania has more land devoted to national parks and game reserves than any other wildlife
destination in the world
Capital city is called Dar es Salaam
Kiswahili is the national language and English is the second language
Population:
Is approximately 41,048,532
Weather:
Tropical weather prevails. In the coastal area, hot and humid. In the northern circuit, cool
weather between May and September. Temperatures vary between 60-70F during the day
and a bit cooler at night.
There are two rainy seasons
(i) Long rains from March to May
(ii) Short rains from October to November
Back Ground cont.
Tanzanian culture is a delightful mix of
influences
With over 120 tribes, Tanzania is one of
the most culturally diverse countries in all
of Africa. From the tall graceful Maasai
warriors, to the ancient ways of the Hadza
bushmen, to the resourceful agricultural
practices of the Wameru, the fascinating
array of tribal cultures has always been
impressive.
What to do in Tanzania?
It includes the islands of Zanzibar, Mafia
and Pemba, which offer the ultimate beach
holidays and resorts experience. These
Islands offer excellent snorkeling, scuba
diving, big game fishing, and deep sea
fishing vacations
Walking safari, hiking boat excursions are
combined with game drives, bird
watching, sports fishing, mountain hiking
and climbing, chimpanzee trekking,
canoeing and balloon safari
National parks and Game Reserves
Arusha National park
Gombe Stream National Park
Katavi National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Mahale Mountains National Park
Mikumi National Park
Mkomazi Game Reserve
Ngorongoro Crater
Ruaha National Park
Saadan National Park
Selous Game Reserve
Singita Grumeti Reserves
Tarangire National Park
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Vision and Mission statements
Vision Statement:
To be the highest globally rated institution
in sustainable conservation and provision
of exceptional tourism services
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to sustainably conserve and
manage park resources and their aesthetic
value, for the benefit of present and future
generations of mankind, as well as
efficiently provide high class tourism
products and services
Purpose of Tanzania National Parks
To Preserve:
Areas possessing exceptional value or quality
illustrating the natural or cultural resources of
Tanzania’s heritage
Areas with outstanding examples of a particular
type of resource
Water and soil resources critical to maintain
ecological integrity and which support the
subsistence needs of people outside park
boundaries
Areas that offer superlative opportunities for
public benefit, enjoyment or scientific study.
Cont. Purpose of Tanzania National Parks
To Ensure:
National Parks retain a high degree of integrity as a true,
accurate and unspoiled example of a resource
Management Plans for parks are developed by
interdisciplinary teams comprised of appropriate
professionals with the best available information to
achieve a balance between preservation and use that
does not adversely impact park resources and values
A quality visitor experience, rather than emphasizing
“mass-tourism” at the expense of park resources and
values
Optimum levels of revenue and benefits accrue to the
national economy, the parks and communities without
impairing park resources
Advantages of Tourism
Employment
labor intensive, few administrative positions, little upward mobility
Foreign exchange
generates resources to import food, pharmaceuticals, technology,
consumer goods
Infrastructure development
roads, water, electricity, telecom, but not necessarily local priorities
Cultural preservation
economic incentives to preserve food, fashion, festivals and physical
history, but these tend to be superficial elements of a culture
Development of health care services
these aren't always available to local people
Environmental protection
economic incentives to preserve nature, wildlife and urban cleanliness
Disadvantages of Tourism
Cultural destruction
freezes culture as performers, loss: language, religion,
rituals, material culture
Environmental destruction
game drives, resorts: golf, ski, beach, desert
Development of illegal and/or destructive economic activities
markets for drugs, endangered species, etc
marginal employment
low skill, low wage, menial services, prostitution, drug
trade, gambling
Seasonal employment
Depending on the demand
Cont. of disadvantages
Outside decision making
decisions made outside of the area, corporate dollars corrupt
government
Negative lifestyle's
Tourists can bring STD's, substance abuse, begging to the
locals
Health tourism
traveling to get medical procedure at lower cost has it own set
of unique challenges, which include: determining the
credential, skills and quality of the facility and personnel.
Language communication challenges on topics requiring a lot
of details, sometimes even when both parties seemingly speak
the same language. Different cultural issues and expectations
around health care and the body. Post-treatment
complications, after the "tourist" has left the facility
Cont. of disadvantages
Little foreign exchange stays in country
airplanes, vehicles, hot air balloons, generally
have foreign owners
Diverted and concentrated development
airport, roads, water, electricity to tourist
destinations, development not accessible to
locals
Unrealistic expectations
divert young people from school and brighter
futures
Solutions for the local community
Support the traditional cultural legacy
Training and education in local culture, history, natural
science, etc.
Select development and activities that draw from local
traditions and add value to the community
Not promoting activities that deteriorate the
environment
Not engaging in illegal activities
Adopt a program to disperse the benefits
patronize locally produced products and locally
(community) owned enterprises.
Make business and foreign exchange transactions
transparent and efficient
Solutions for visitors
Act to support cultural diversity
Engage in activities that add value to
the community
Not doing activities that deteriorate
the environment
Not engaging in illegal activities
Act to disperse the benefits
Patronize locally (community) owned
enterprises
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Any Questions?