Tanzania expects 2 million tourists by 2020; Conducts roadshow in Delhi

With an aim to position Tanzania as a favourite destination in India, the Tanzania Tourist Board organised a roadshow in New Delhi to showcase its diverse tourism offerings.

“Tourism is the number one foreign currency earner in Tanzania. The total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP is 17.2 per cent and is forecast to rise by 6.6 per cent in 2025. In 2017, tourism contribution to direct and indirect employment measured over one lakh jobs. This is expected to rise by 2.7 per cent in 2025,” said TTB Managing Director, Devota Mdachi.

Tanzania is endowed with some of Africa’s world class tourism assets that encompass natural, cultural, historical and archaeological sites. “Tanzania offers a complete package of adventure, exploration and relaxation to the tourists. This has significantly increased the number of travellers each year. From seven lakh travellers in 2007 it crossed 13 lakhs in 2017. We expect this number to reach over two million tourists by 2020,” Mdachi added.

Tanzania is home to more than 20 per cent of the African continent’s large mammals. Tanzania has 16 National Parks, 31 Game Reserves, 44 Game Controlled Areas, four Ramsar Sites and 33 Wildlife Management Areas. It also tops the list as the best place for game viewing experiences in Africa.