Tanzania, an East African country well known for its vast wilderness areas is actively working through diversification, sustainability and technological advancements with key actions include promoting eco - tourism, adventure tourism and cultural heritage tours and recently securing a relevant investment for wildlife tourism concessions.
The country’s tourism sector is set for a major financial injection following the signing of new concessions agreements worth TSh 719 billion (approximately US$280 million) by the the Wildlife Management Authority (Tawa), entity with the mission to conserve and sustainability utilize wildlife resources of Game Reserves and Game Controlled Areas under the Special Wildlife Investment Concession Areas (SWICA) model that allows concessioners with more time for investments up to 30 years renewable; more investment options, allowing innovative tourism investments and diversification of tourism products and services.
The agreements cover key wildlife areas including the Burko Open Area located in the heart of Masailand and containing an incredible variety of wildlife; varying from rainforest species to open plains game and semi - desert species in Monduli, one of seven districts of the Arusha Region, and three blocks the Selous Game Reserve, MHJ1, MHJ1, and ML1, also known as Nyerere National Park, a protected nature reserve and wilderness area located in Liwale, Lindi Region in southern Tanzania.
The long - term deals are expected to attract significant international investment, boost wildlife conservation financing, and support infrastructure development in remote protected areas.
According to government officials, this move marks one of the largest concessions in Tanzania’s conservation history and positions the country as a leading destination for high - value, low - impact tourism.
The Natural Resources Tourism Minister, Dr. Pindi Chana, said that at the signing event, that residents of village surrounding Selous Game Reserve are expected to gain employment and benefit from development projects designed by the communities themselves.
Wildlife Management Authority (Tawa) is also finalising plans to establish the Zanzibar Wildlife Park in Jambiani Muyuni Forest, South Unguja District, a significant area, encompassing 4.000 hectares, with 2.000 hectares earnmarked for the new wildlife park.
This reserve being developed as part of collaboration between the Znzibar and Union Government to boost eco – tourism and create jobs, and it is intended to serve domestic and international tourists.
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