HIVI majuzi nimemuudhi mtu nilipomwambia kuwa Tanzania ya sasa ni Kenya ya miaka ya themanini. Alikereka ajabu kwa kuwa yeye ni Mtanzania. Si kidemokrasia; si kielimu; si kimtizamo wa maisha kwa
Wakundustan bana maduka yao yamekaa kistoneage mno, sijawahi kuona maduka yaliofanyiwa graphical presentation kabisa wala maduka yenye glass kama maduka au frames nyingi Tanzania, wakundustan mpo kizamani mno akili zenu zimeganda
Angalia huu uchafu
Wakati kwa Tanzania mambo kama haya ni mpaka huko vijijini yapo sio mijini tu
Mbona mnalia lialia tu kuwa mnafukuzwa kuja kuwekeza hatuwataki kwani lazima mje mwekeze Tanzania yaani kwa miaka ya hivi karibuni inaonekana Tanzania inawatesa sana
HIVI majuzi nimemuudhi mtu nilipomwambia kuwa Tanzania ya sasa ni Kenya ya miaka ya themanini. Alikereka ajabu kwa kuwa yeye ni Mtanzania. Si kidemokrasia; si kielimu; si kimtizamo wa maisha kwa
And we make more money on that mountain than you.. Kilimanjaro makes Amboseli attractive.. Thank you for “your” mountain.. enjoy the photos as we rake cash ..🤣🤣🤣🤣
And we make more money on that mountain than you.. Kilimanjaro makes Amboseli attractive.. Thank you for “your” mountain.. enjoy the photos as we rake cash ..🤣🤣🤣🤣
Angalia huu ukundustani ati una-make more money on Mt Kilimanjaro than Tanzania! 😂😂
Tanzania revises licensing fee structure to boost Mount Kilimanjaro tourism
The Citizen Reporter
Monday, April 29, 2024
Tourists at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. PHOTO | COURTESY
By The Citizen Reporter
Media/news company
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What you need to know:
The new measure will see a 50 percent reduction of the annual Mount Kilimanjaro climbing business license fee from $2000 to $1000 effective July 1, 2024, drawing widespread praise from industry players
Arusha. The minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Angella Kairuki, has announced significant changes to the tourism license fee structure for tour operators as she seeks to trim down on the costs of doing business and boost the number of tourists.
The new measure will see a 50 percent reduction of the annual Mount Kilimanjaro climbing business license fee from $2000 to $1000 effective July 1, 2024, drawing widespread praise from industry players.
The strategic decision is part of the government’s broad plan to quadruple annual tourists’ numbers to Africa’s highest mountain from 56,000 to 200,000 and reap more dollars.
Available data shows that nearly 56,000 tourists scale up Mount Kilimanjaro and leave behind $50 million in revenue annually, with 28 percent of revenues trickling into the poor communities.
According to the SNV study dubbed ‘Tracing the Tourist Dollar in Northern Tanzania, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a more pro-poor activity compared to other tourist attractions.
The study shows 28 percent of revenues generated on Africa’s highest peak trickle into the poor communities, as opposed to 19 percent of revenue accrued from tourist sites in the famous northern tourism circuit.
This implies that the Mount Kilimanjaro tourism trade pumps $14 million out of $50 million into the pockets of poor folks who solely depend on trekking to make ends meet.
Additionally, Ms. Kairuki declared an adjustment in the newly introduced tour guide fees, lowering the amount from an annual $50 to Sh100,000 for a three-year period.
"It is my fondest hope that the revised fee structure will significantly reduce overhead costs for tour operators and, more importantly, foster a more favourable environment for the growth of the tourism industry,” Ms Kairuki told a tourism stakeholders meeting held in Arusha recently.
The CEO of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (Tato), Mr Sirili Akko, endorsed the decision, saying that the previous fees were excessively high for businesses.
“We are so grateful. This initiative would significantly reduce operational costs. The decision sheds light on the government’s commitment to invigorate the industry, which is crucial for the nation’s economic development,” Mr Akko said.
Mount Kilimanjaro, a prime jewel in Tanzania’s crown of natural wonders, not only stands as Africa’s tallest peak but also as a symbol of high-altitude adventure tourism.
Previously, local tour operators faced an annual Mount Kilimanjaro climbing business license fee of $2000, a steep barrier that stifled the growth and competitiveness of local entrepreneurs in the tourism industry.
“Ms Kairuki’s decision to halve this fee to $1000 represents a decisive step towards creating a more competitive and inclusive market,” Mr. Akko noted.
He further said that the reduction is poised to lower the entry barrier for new local businesses and inspire existing ones to scale their operations without the heavy yoke of prohibitive fees.
Moreover, the minister also addressed the concern regarding the tour guide fee, which was recently set at $50 annually.
“By adjusting this to Sh100,000, approximately $43 for a three-year period, the initiative further eases financial pressures on tour guides who are integral to the tourism experience yet often face economic challenges,” Mr. Akko said.
TATO explained that this thoughtful policy change not only extends economic relief but, more fundamentally, enhances job security for these vital industry players.
“The response from the tourism industry has been overwhelmingly positive, heralding the changes as pivotal for the growth of the multi-billion-dollar tourism industry,” Mr Akko said.
He highlighted how the previous fees were prohibitive and discouraged compliance among local operators, potentially leading to a decrease in business innovation and service quality.
With the revised fees, Mr. Akko said, tour operators would not only be able to afford the necessary licenses but could also reinvest savings into improving service quality, marketing strategies, and ultimately, enhancing the overall tourist experience.
“Truth be told, the measure could significantly impact Tanzania’s tourism landscape.
By lessening financial burdens, the government is stewarding an environment ripe for increased domestic and international tourism traffic,” Tato CEO emphasised.
Increased competition among local operators could lead to more varied and rich tourism packages, which in turn could attract a broader spectrum of tourists, he said.
This diversification is crucial in a global tourism market where consumers are increasingly seeking unique and personalised experiences.
Furthermore, these reductions arrive at a critical time when the global tourism industry is rebounding from the setbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Countries worldwide are now recalibrating strategies to attract tourists, and Tanzania’s move could very well position it as a more attractive destination in the competitive African tourism market.
In conclusion, Minister Kairuki’s policy changes are not merely adjustments in fee structures but are indicative of a larger, strategic thrust towards enhancing the growth and sustainability of Tanzania’s tourism industry,” Mr Akko said.
He added; “This proactive approach not only benefits the economic landscape but also supports the local communities involved in tourism, fostering a more robust and inclusive economic future for Tanzania.”
The new measure will see a 50 percent reduction of the annual Mount Kilimanjaro climbing business license fee from $2000 to $1000 effective July 1, 2024, drawing widespread praise from industry...
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Autonomous agency to run Amboseli National Reserve
Linet Owoko
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 2 min read
Elephants graze at the Amboseli National Park. In the background is a spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro.
File | Nation Media Group
By Linet Owoko
Business and Lifestyle Reporter
Nation Media Group
The Amboseli Ecosystem Conservation Authority (AECA), a semi-autonomous management authority, is set to take over the management of Amboseli National Reserve once it is returned to the Kajiado County government.
The independent authority’s operations will tap into the legal framework of the semi-autonomous Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the county said.
“The creation of a semi-autonomous body will insulate the reserve management from political interference and ensure the highest standards of park management are maintained,” the devolved unit said in a two-year strategic plan launched on Friday by Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku and the Principal Secretary for Wildlife Sylvia Museiya.
The national government in 2005 proclaimed the transfer of Amboseli back to Kajiado County as provided for in Article 187 of the Constitution.
The proclamation was however not acted on until last year when President William Ruto ordered its implementation.
KWS ran Amboseli on behalf of the national government.
Mr Lenku said the new plan for Amboseli would address community benefits and help reduce human-wildlife conflict.
"We are moving away from militarisation of conservation to community-owned conservation. Cases of wildlife conflict must be eradicated. Amboseli rakes in at least Sh1.5 million annually and there are concerns that the revenue could go up to Sh2 million with a friendlier strategy” Mr Lenku said.
Samuel Parashina, Kajiado South MP- where the park is located said the return of the park to the devolved unit, is a correction of one of the historical injustices suffered by the Maa community.
"The benefits of the park to the community have been too little compared to their suffering for hosting the wildlife. Now we have a plan on how we can extend more benefits to the people," he said.
The local community has also offered more than 1 million acres of land to be extended as conservation areas through eleven group ranches in the area.
The donors of land include the Olgulului Ololarashi group ranch, which has offered 241,185 hectares of grazing land and 145,000 hectares of conservation land, the Imbirikani Group Ranch has offered 133,300 hectares of grazing land and 123,000 hectares of conservancy land, while the Eselenkei Group Ranch has offered 159,000 hectares (grazing land) and 44,500 hectares (conservancy land).
The plan aims to increase conservancy areas for sustainability, as 90 percent of Amboseli's wildlife lives outside the park. The park is only 80,000 acres and contains only 10 percent of the wildlife. → lowoko@ke.nationmedia.com
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