Tanzania Topics News Briefs Air Safaris Air Travel Amboni Caves 1 Amboni Caves 2 ATA Memories EcoTourism Flying Safari Kilimanjaro Airport Fashion, Miracle Corners On Safari TTB Award TTB visits USA Walking Safaris Zanzibar Tanzania Movie Imax Part 1 Imax Part 2 Imax Part 3 Imax Part 4 Tour Operator Profile Pages Afrigalaxy Ashante Cordial Selous Safari .,,, ,, Africa's Amazing Serengeti Superstars Wildlife Conservation item by Jerry W. Bird.ociation Like a cinemascope movie, Africa's Animal Empire filled the scene, then fanned out in all directions on the far horizon; to the Tanzania - Kenya border, or to Lake Victoria and beyond. And what performers these four legged actors were; prancing about like tv wrestlers, snorting and butting heads, as if they knew they were the star performers of our show. On a rocky knoll nearby, a pride of lions lolled lazily, like cruise passengers on deck chairs, surveying the situation, as they stood by for the evening dinner gong. Staring at us curiously, this shaggy crew was perfectly cast for the scene to follow, as were the two cheetahs lying couched in the tall grass near the Serengeti airport. In a few hours, traversing the countryside by Land Rover, courtesy of Serena's Serengeti Lodge, we were able to spot at least a dozen recognizable species, including several from the Big Five category. As a matter of fact, as seen from the air, every water hole from Arusha, to the Ngorongo Crater and Rift Valley, was surrounded by animals of every size and stripe. Before she could land Regional Air's Twin Otter, pilot Iris McCallum had to buzz the airstrip several times to scare away the critters. The next morning, following a 5 am breakfast in the bush, Muguette Goufrani and our North American travel media group drifted a few feet above the migrating herd in a hot air balloon. She will tell you all about it in our coming edition. Animals of Kenya, East Africa: The web site of HAT Hotel & Adventure Tours has some great Safari pictures which they want to share with you. these were taken during various tours and safaris in various parts of Kenya. Animals of Cameroon, West Africa: From an attractive Media Kit package we received from Cameroon Tourism while at the ATA 25th Jubilee Congress in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Until then, we had no idea what a wide variety of animals and birds there are in this beautiful West African country.  On Safari: Harold's Defining Moment "Thirty years ago," Harold Gordon of New York's Park Tours related, "I was on a minibus heading for Arusha Tanzania, when I spotted four tall, ungainly, but graceful giraffes galloping towards an acacia tree to munch on the green leaves. The bus stopped and we watched as they fed, wrapping their tongues around the thorns to reach the tiny leaves. These proud, funny faced, long-necked giraffes, each over 16 ft. tall, were almost within touching distance. I could see their the long eyelashes, as one turned to look at me. They were alive, we were both alive! The giraffe and I shared this earth together, and this eye contact was a defining moment, especially for a city boy like myself, who grew up in a world of concrete and steel. When I saw these four giraffes dancing on the African horizon, my life and career changed forever." Click to continue. Our theme for the 4th EcoTourism Symposium in Abuja, Nigeria this December is "Preservation- Land- Culture-Wildlife." How timely that is when we see what is can happen right in our own backyards if we don't become guardians of these treasures. Coming from Western Canada and spending many days and nights in the Yukon wilderness, I've seen my share of wild animals up close. But until we flew into Kilimanjaro International Airport, and took a side trip from Arusha, Tanzania to the Serengeti Plain, did I realize what life must have been like on the Canadian Prairies 150 years ago. All the more reason for sound conservation practices today and in the future. The herds of caribou we used to spot swimming the Yukon river, were a puny troop compared to the seemingly endless stretch of wildebeeste and zebra we saw on our first safari. Kenya lodge named after Elsa, the lioness movie star from Born Free Conservation and Ecotourism. Dr. Doolittle talks to the Animals

New Products and Destinations featured in Tanzania Tourist Board Annual Awards The Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB) launched a competition for the first Annual Tanzania Tourism 2000 awards at ATA 25th Annual Congress. Peter Mwenguo (1st from left, with Mr. Pamba and Hon. Zaki H. Meghji, Tourism Minister) ) , TTB Managing Director announced that the first Awards would be presented at the 2001 ATA Congress and feature Tanzania's newest tourism products. Tanzania is promoting some of its best kept secrets: Ujiji (above), a fishing village near Kogoma in the Western part of the country. New tourism products: Selous : The largest African reserve, Selous is crossed by the Rufiji River. Its tributaries form a network of lakes ideal for boat safaris and bird watching. A perfect venue for both walking and four-wheel drive safaris. Ruaha National Park: Situated in the center of the country, Ruaha is the second largest National Park and is bordered by the Ruaha River. From July to December the wildlife, including herds of elephants, giraffes, prides of lions and Great Kudus, can all be seen without moving from the banks of the river. Mikumi National Park: Only one-hour charter flight, or four-hour drive, from Dar es Salaam, Mikumi provides the visitor with an opportunity to view all of the wildlife species and certain rare ones, such as the wild dog. The Udzungwa Mountains National Park offers spectacular mountain views and waterfalls. Shopping at the many handicraft markets along the road to Mikumi from Dar es Salaam is one of the bonuses of driving instead of flying. Kigoma: With a new air strip, it is not likely that Kigoma will remain one of Tanzania's best-kept secrets for very long. Located in Western Tanzania on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Kigoma is a thriving port and its sister town, Ujiji, a traditional fishing village. A memorial to the legendary Dr. Livinstone is also located here. Kigoma serves as an excellent base for visits to Mahale Mountain National Park and Gombe National Park. Mafia Island: Situated on the Indian Ocean, only as 30-minute charter flight from Dar es Salaam. Mafia Island is a divers' paradise. An exciting new marine park was inaugurated recently on the Island, featuring a large variety of coral and fish.   A tourism delegation led by Hon. Zakia Hamdani Meghji, Tanzania's Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, held seminars in Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York and Atlanta in conjunction with local ATA Chapters. "Following the successful four city, tour, tourism increased dramatically," said Mwenguo. "By mid-may this year, Tanzania surpassed the year 2000 target of 50,000 arrivals from North America." TTB established the Tanzania Tourism 2000 awards both to express its support and appreciation to the travel professionals and media who have worked hard promoting and selling Tanzania. and as an incentive to increase the numbers even more in the coming year. Awards to feature new tourism products. 1st Award: Will go to the media, either a publication, radio, TV or individual travel journalist with the most coverage on destination Tanzania. 2nd Award: Will go to a tour operator or group organizer sending the largest number of tourists to Tanzania 3rd Award: Will go to the outstanding airline bringing the largest number of tourists to Tanzania 4th Award: Will go to a tour operator or group organizer who will send most of its clients to the featured areas of Tanzania's newly developed tourism products. This year the focus will be on the coast and southern circuit, which includes Selous Games Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park, Kigoma and Mafia Island. For more information on Tanzania, visit the TTB web site at; www.tanzania-web.comzibar The Great Flying Safari of the South starts daily from Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar to the Selous,then to Ruaha and finally to Zanzibar - to shake of the dust on the pristine palm fringed white beaches. Flying Safari Specialist http://www.coastal.cc/ Observe Wildlife from a boat http://www.selous.com/ Explore Ruaha National Park http://www.ruaha.org/ In Zanzibar the most beautiful small hotel http://www.mbweni.com/ Good value and action in Zanzibar http://onward.to/mtoni Coastal Travels Ltd Tel: +255-22-2117 959 or 2117 960 Fax: +255-22-2118 647 or 2117 985 Email: mailto:safari@coastal.cc

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