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 Zara Tanzania Adventures Honored for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism by Kilimanjaro National Park March 16, 2023 – In a ceremony of recognition and appreciation, Zara Tanzania Adventures, a renowned tourism company, was celebrated for its long-standing commitment and support in promoting Tanzania as a premier tourist destination. Held at the Kilimanjaro National Park headquarters, this prestigious event highlighted the invaluable role Zara Tanzania Adventures has played in the region’s tourism and environmental conservation efforts. The award, presented by Kilimanjaro National Park, is a testament to the company’s dedication to sustainable tourism, conservation, and community development. For years, Zara Tanzania Adventures has not only guided countless tourists to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro but has also been a driving force in initiatives aimed at protecting Tanzania’s natural and cultural heritage. Founded by Zainab Ansel, Zara Tanzania Adventures is well-regarded for i...

 Zara Tanzania Adventures Wins Africa’s and Tanzania’s Leading Tour Operator in World Travel Awards 2022 Zara Tanzania Adventures is delighted to announce its recognition as Africa’s and Tanzania’s Leading Tour Operator in the prestigious 2022 World Travel Awards (WTA). Often referred to as the “Oscars of the travel industry,” the World Travel Awards honor excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality on a global scale. Winning this award marks a significant milestone for Zara Tanzania Adventures, reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences across Tanzania and Africa. We are immensely proud and grateful for the support and trust of our clients, suppliers, and partners who made this achievement possible. To our past, present, and prospective clients who voted for us, thank you for your loyalty and for the positive reviews you’ve shared on platforms like TripAdvisor and Trustpilot. Your feedback has been instrumental in our success and drives us to contin...

  Zara Tanzania Adventures Wins Prestigious Travel of the Year Award at Global Hospitality and Luxury Awards Zara Tanzania Adventures , a leading name in African tourism, has been honored with the Special Director's Choice Award for Travel of the Year at the renowned Global Hospitality and Luxury Awards . This prestigious recognition places Zara Tanzania Adventures among the top-tier travel and hospitality brands worldwide and serves as a testament to the company’s excellence in offering unforgettable travel experiences in Tanzania, one of the most sought-after destinations in Africa. The Global Hospitality and Luxury Awards are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious accolades in the travel and luxury hospitality industry. Each year, the awards recognize companies and individuals who exemplify the highest standards of service, innovation, and quality in the hospitality and travel sectors. The Special Director's Choice Award , in particular, is an exclusive honor, rese...

  Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is truly an amazing feat. Fortunately, there’s a range of great trips to add on to the back of a Kilimanjaro climb. Although many people just think there is nothing to do after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro but let me tell you one good thing. There are a lot of things you can do and enjoy after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and you deserve it. There are many adventures you could choose from all of it which are great options like Zanzibar, Big Five safari, Hot springs (check), waterfalls ( Materuni, Kilasia, Ndoro ), also coffee tour, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, lake Manyara, and Tarangire. The best thing to do after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania is home to all sorts of spectacular wildlife, and a safari also presents a unique opportunity to get to know the customs of the local people. And there's an almost endless list of things one can do after climbing Kilimanjaro, both within Tanzania and just beyond its borders. But we don't think such a list is us...

Wendy Boardman is a native of Holland who lost her right leg in 1999 when she was 35 years old, This woman has done wonders in this world because she has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for the third time through the Marangu route to improve the world that “disability is not inability” as well as raising awareness on the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities and funds for her country’s based charitable organization called foundation friends of the port Reitz school.   Wendy Boardman, a 53-year-old Dutch woman whose right leg has been amputated following a medical error, is challenging herself to climb Kilimanjaro (5,885 m) on October 21. She will be accompanied by Yann Moulard, her Saint-Malo coach. In June 1999, when she twisted her ankle falling from a wall, Wendy Baardman was taken to hospital. There, his radio is exchanged with another and the doctors give her the wrong treatment. Following this medical error, Wendy must resolve to have her right leg amputated...

Zainab’s expert tips on how tour operators can market Tanzania Speaker of the National Assembly Tulia Ackson handing over an award to Ms Zainab Ansell in recognition of her significant contribution to the promotion of tourism sector in Tanzania in 2021 . It was an unprecedented strategy, and its impact could only be measured by how many of Tanzania's tour operators were back in business. However, the situation was different just a few years ago. Tanzania’s ‘open borders’ policy during the Covid-19 pandemic didn't stop tourism from plummeting. The Serengeti, with all its wonders, could do little to attract visitors. Today, things have changed. "Our tourism sector has bounced back. The Royal Tour attracted so many tourists, but you have to visit the tour companies and hear from them," said Dr Gladstone Mlay, the marketing manager at TTB. After a while, he put me in touch with the beneficiaries, and I was off to Moshi. I walked into the office of one o...

  Pro-poor business model earns flamboyant Tanzanian CEO TPSF CEOs Excellence Award 2021 T he model has uplifted and impacted thousands of marginalized people . Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has recognised the flamboyant Chief Executive Officer of Zara Tours, Ms Zainab Ansell, for running the most impactful tourism business model in the East African natural resource-rich country. “We hereby recognise Zainab Ansell for your efforts in the field of business and the impact you have made to the business community, particularly in fostering private sector development in Tanzania,” write the award organisers. Ms Ansell was awarded during the Tanzania-High Level Business and Investment Forum 2021 held at the University of Dar Es Salaam to recognise her innovation and sustainable business model that has uplifted and impacted thousands of marginalised community members. Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Mr Kassim Majaliwa, presented the prestigious award to Ms Anse...