By Anthony Muchoki Nestled between the historic town of Pangani and the biodiversity-rich Saadani National Park, Sange Beach is often referred to as ‘Tanzania’s best kept secret’. This pristine shoreline is a tale of nature’s untouched beauty, evoking feelings of discovery and serenity for every visitor. Even amidst its renowned landscapes, Sange Beach emerges as a distinct marvel. Its…
According to ZCT Executive Secretary, Ms Hafsa Mbamba, the change will simplify the renewal process, eliminate administrative burdens, and allow businesses to operate without interruption. Dar es Salaam. The Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT) has made a change in the validity period of licences issued to tourism related businesses in the isles. With immediate effect, the shift to a…
*The Majestic Peaks of Pare: An Introduction*The Dance of Dawn: Experiencing Daybreak in the Pare Mountains*Nature’s Resilience: The Biodiversity of Pare Mountains*Living Histories: The Culture and Traditions of the Pare People Hello, world! This is Elly Kimbwereza, reporting from my home base, Tona Lodge, situated in the serene Southern Pare. Amidst the sprawling landscapes and tucked away corners of…
By Africaguardian.com Tona Lodge was founded in 1998 to take advantage of ideas and plans made possible under the Tanzania cultural tourism programme-A joint programme of the Netherlands Dev. Organisation and the Tanzania Tourist Board. The Management of Tona Lodge saw the potential to expand the frontiers of poverty reduction through cultural tourism and ventured into investing in this…
Zanzibar President Hussein Mwinyi orders diplomats to do more to attract investors Zanzibar’s economy is doing well but can do better, especially by increasing its foreign direct investment to boost its blue economy potential. The island has huge agriculture and tourism potential that is yet to be utilized effectively. Now, Zanzibar President Hussein Mwinyi wants the country’s diplomats to…
He may have missed the official year of return, hosted by Ghana in 2019, but we’re loving that Lewis Hamilton, who recently toured Africa, did so the “right” way. His words: “I’m finally tracing my roots through Africa, and guys, to say this journey has been a grounding experience is an understatement.” We are loving that Lewis, who was…
Managing Director, Mr Elly Kimbwereza To make a booking, Whatsapp/ call +255 754 852 010 Email tonalodge@gmail.com, tona_lodge@hotmail.com TONA Lodge is the first cultural tourist lodge in Tanzania and has stood the test of time. Standing at 1340 Asl) overlooking Mkomazi National Park, the centre was established at Mbaga Village in 1998 to support significant environmental activity in the…