Travel Industry

Visa-Free Escapades: Where Can Your Tanzanian Passport Take You?
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Visa-Free Escapades: Where Can Your Tanzanian Passport Take You?

I recently attended the All-African Movement Assembly (AAMA) in Accra, Ghana. Hosted by Africans Rising, this vibrant assembly is one of the largest gatherings of African visionaries advocating for different rights on the continent. One of the key campaigns showcased during the event was the Borderless Africa initiative, a movement calling for free movement and the elimination of…

Is Travel Insurance Mandatory in Tanzania? Here’s What Tourists Need to Know.
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Is Travel Insurance Mandatory in Tanzania? Here’s What Tourists Need to Know.

Mandatory travel insurance in Tanzania… this is one topic that’s been buzzing lately. I’ve met some tourists who’ve been grumbling about it, saying it’s just another unnecessary cost. But is it? I reckon the frustration probably comes down to two things: either the information out there isn’t clear, or let’s be honest, some of us…

From Corporate to Chasing Zebras: Amanda’s Leap into Tourism During Maternity Leave
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From Corporate to Chasing Zebras: Amanda’s Leap into Tourism During Maternity Leave

If you ask any woman what it’s like to take the leap of faith and start a business, you’ll likely get a long sigh or a nervous laugh. It’s a bitter pill to swallow, especially when you’re not just the captain of your entrepreneurial ship, but also the pilot, co-pilot, snack distributor, and emergency nurse…

Bleisure, Please! — How to Turn Your Work Trip into a Mini Holiday
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Bleisure, Please! — How to Turn Your Work Trip into a Mini Holiday

I’ve always been the kind of person who accidentally on purpose extends a business trip by two or three days… strictly for leisure, of course. I mean, what’s the point of being in a fabulous destination and not exploring it? Wink wink. But here’s the thing about bleisure, it can be a bit tricky. Your…

From Kilimanjaro to CEO — How Agatha is breaking barriers in Safari Tourism.

From Kilimanjaro to CEO — How Agatha is breaking barriers in Safari Tourism.

Let’s give Agatha a thunderous round of applause for scooping the Young CEO Awards Africa in Travel and Tour Operator 2024! What??? Congrats, Lioness!! Now, if you’re scratching your head wondering, who’s Agatha? Let me fill you in… This phenomenal woman is a powerhouse in the travel and tourism world, running an all-female tour company called Afro-Lioness Adventures. Fearless?…

Why Tanzanians Skip Travel Insurance – And Why You Shouldn’t!

Why Tanzanians Skip Travel Insurance – And Why You Shouldn’t!

Today, I want to dive into a topic that we as Tanzanians don’t talk about much… travel insurance! Yes, that thing we tend to brush off as an unnecessary extra. But why? Is it because we don’t really get its value or is it just a case of “meh, not for me?” While roaming around…