When travelers dream of an Indian Ocean paradise, pristine stretches of white sand, turquoise waters, and palm-fringed coastlines immediately come...
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Chimpanzees in Tanzania: Discovering Mahale Mountains and Gombe Stream National Parks
Tanzania, renowned for its iconic safari destinations like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, is also home to some of Africa’s...
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TATO Statement On Lake Natron Soda Ash Project And Tourism Conservation
Background Lake Natron is one of Tanzania’s most unique ecological treasures. As the only regular breeding ground for East Africa’s...
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TATO Clarifies Tour Guide vs. Foreign Tour Leader Roles Following Government Ban on Non-Citizen Tour Guiding
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) wishes to officially address the recently published Government Notice No. 487A, issued on...
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TATO Applauds Progress in De-Snaring Project in Serengeti: A Call to Action for All Tourism Stakeholders
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is proud to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to the de-snaring project in Serengeti...
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Tanzania Tourism Surpasses Gold as Top Foreign Exchange Earner
Tanzania Tourism Surpasses Gold as Top Foreign Exchange Earner, marking a historic milestone that underscores the sector’s growing importance in...
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Enhancing Responsible Tourism at the Mara River – Mara River Migration Crossings Guideline
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) commends the recent release of the official Mara River Migration Crossings Guideline by...
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TATO Condemns Unethical Safari Practices at the Mara River Crossing
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), the umbrella body representing over 300 registered tour operators across Tanzania, has issued...
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Why Booking a Safari with a TATO Member Matters
Tanzania, a land of unparalleled natural beauty and wildlife, beckons travelers from around the globe with its iconic safari destinations...
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Tourism in Vision 2050: Tanzania’s Commitment to a Sustainable and Competitive Industry
The Dira ya Taifa ya Maendeleo 2050 (Vision 2050), launched by the Government of Tanzania in June 2025, presents a...
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BoT Grants Defined Foreign Exchange Exemption for Tanzania’s Tourism Sector
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is proud to announce a major policy breakthrough for the country’s tourism industry....
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Understanding the Finance Act, 2025: Key Implications for Tanzania’s Tourism Sector
The recently enacted Finance Act, 2025 introduces a host of fiscal reforms with implications across various sectors of the Tanzanian...
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Exploring the Southern Tourism Circuit: A Path to Sustainable and Balanced Tourism in Tanzania
The Southern Tourism Circuit in Tanzania offers an extraordinary alternative for travelers seeking tranquil, less-crowded safari adventures, away from the...
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Arusha Airport Now Handling International Flights: A New Era for Tourism
Introduction Arusha Airport now handling international flights is a transformative development for northern Tanzania, announced in June 2025 by Regional...
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TATO Joins Forces with Netherlands Embassy and TAHA in High-Level Agriculture & Tourism Investors Dialogue
On June 19, 2025, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Tanzania and The Government Of Tanzania in...
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TATO Participates in High-Level National Budget Dialogue: Spotlight on Tourism in Tanzania’s Economic Future
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) proudly participated in the Tanzania Private Sector Federation (TPSF)-led high-level review dialogue on...
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TATO Participates in National Tax Think Tank Forum to Advocate for Tourism Sector Reforms
On 2nd and 3rd June 2025, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) took part in the high-level National Tax...
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TATO Facilitates Successful Training on Upgraded Safari Portal System by NCAA
By TATO Communications Office The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), in partnership with the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA),...
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TATO Concludes Successful Road Safety Training for Tour Guide Drivers in Arusha
Arusha, 30 May 2025By TATO Communications Desk The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has successfully concluded a vital one-day...
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🇹🇿 Government Clarifies Foreign Currency Usage Regulations In Tourism Sector
By TATO Communications Desk The United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Finance, has issued an official clarification regarding...
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