Damian Gowela
The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) conducted
campaign for Mikumi National Park targeting to lure domestic tourists from the
regions of Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, and Dodoma.
According the TANAPA's statement issued yesterday, during
the festive the national park recorded 400 Tanzanians visited the attraction,
the highest number as compared to previous records.
The Morogoro Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Adam Malima, who
was present at the vigil to await the new year in the Mikumi National Park in
Morogoro, commended TANAPA for its excellent job in carrying President Samia
Suluhu Hassan's vision.
"I must applaud you (TANAPA); your work is excellent
and appears to be very unique. I have to also commend the President for
agreeing to be featured in the Royal Tour documentary, which helped increase
global awareness of Tanzania's tourism attractions," he said.
"The President has completed her part, now, TANAPA must
complete the remaining tasks to honour those efforts. As it is said, "If
you are carried, hold on tight," he added.
According to him, more than 700 visitors from Zanzibar will
shortly arrive in Mikumi.
Furthermore, Mr Malima listed a number of regional
initiatives, such as meeting with travel agencies, tour operators, and hotel
owners to determine the most effective means of allowing tourists to stay
longer in the Mikumi National Park.
Prior to the RC's remarks, Mikumi National Park Chief
Conservation Commissioner, Ignas Gara, stated that the The Royal Tour
documentary brought in a significant number of visitors to the park.
"We would like to thank the President Samia for the
increased number of both domestic and foreign tourists that we have received.
As you can see for yourself, a lot of Tanzanians have come and are still coming
to this reserve to see its beauties. We are so far doing excellent," he
elaborated.
Mikumi National Park, near Morogoro, is among the 21 parks
managed by TANAPA since its establishment in 1964. It covers an area of 3,230
km2, which is the fourth largest in the country.
The park is crossed by Tanzania's A-7 highway. Mikumi
National Park borders Selous Game Reserve on the south, the two areas forming a
unique ecosystem.
It is famous for having large groups of buffalo, elephants,
lions, antelopes of various species, giraffes, and hippopotamuses.
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