Dear Readers,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2011 edition of the Tanzania Travel and Tourism Directory, a vital reference guide on Tanzania, which continues to provide a wealth of information to both the domestic and international tourism industry.

Over the past 20 years, Tanzania has emerged to be one of Africa’s most dynamic and popular travel destinations. Its lands encompass a staggering natural variety complemented by the warm hospitality of the people. Tanzania has become well known for its political stability within the region, and this has signifi cantly helped to promote the ever growing tourism industry.

Tanzania continues to record impressive growth in tourism, in terms of number of visitors, tourism investments and contribution to the national GDP. In addition to the famous wildlife safaris, mountain climbing, beach and sea sports, emphasis is also being placed on developing and promoting other unique and niche products – such as cultural, sustainable, and eco-tourism. Undoubtedly, these initiatives will see benefi ts for the present and future generations, as well as effectively providing high-class tourism products and services.

On behalf of the Tourism Confederation of Tanzania, we welcome everyone to enjoy the country’s rich and plentiful natural attractions. Stretching from the Indian Ocean coastline studded with picture perfect beaches, to the amazing wonder of millions of wildebeest migrating across the plains of the Serengeti – Tanzania has something for everyone.

Karibu Tanzania.

Dr. Ladislaus C. Komba,
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism