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>The largest land mammal on earth, the African elephant weighs up to eight tons. The elephant is distinguished by its massive body, large ears and a long trunk, which has many uses ranging from using it as a hand to pick up objects, as a horn to trumpet warnings, an arm raised in greeting to a hose for drinking water or bathing. >Asian elephants differ in several ways from their African relatives. They are much smaller in size and their ears are straight at the bottom, unlike the large fan-shape ears of the African species. Only some Asian male elephants have tusks. All African elephants, including females, have tusks. Elephants are either left or right-tusked and the one they use more is usually smaller because of wear and tear. The Asian elephant has four toes on the hind foot and five on the forefoot, while the African elephant has three on the hind foot and five on the forefoot. Here are the 10 Facts everyone should know about Elephants:- 1.) There are only two d...

Tanzania Announces New Licence Fees for Tour Operators East AfricaTanzaniaTransport Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tour operators in Tanzania have up to the end of January to pay new rates for licences following a review of fees by the Tourism ministry. The ministry Friday published new fees for the Tanzania Tourism Business Licence (TTBL) to replace the flat rates that had been scrapped last November. Tourism permanent secretary, Major General Gaudence Milanzi, said the amendments were gazetted in the Government Notice No. 506 of December 29, 2017. Tanzania had been charging a flat rate of $5,000 for the TTBL for foreign-owned tour companies and $2,000 for locals. In the new fee structure, foreign tour investors will be required to pay $5,000 for 10 to 30 vehicles annually and $7,500 for 31 to 50 vans. Those with 51 and above vehicles will be charged $10,000. Local companies with one to three tourist vans will pay a licence fee of $500; those with four and 10 vans will pay $2,000; 11...

What Hon.Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Japhet Hasunga Said After Visiting Kimani Waterfalls

The lion has forever been a symbol of strength, power and ferocity. Ferocity may also mean aggression, violence... Here are the 10 interesting facts about Lions..... 1.) African lions are the most social of all big cats and live together in groups or “prides.” A pride consists of about 15 lions. 2.) Male lions defend the pride’s territory while females do most of the hunting. Despite this, the males eat first. 3.) These majestic cats are threatened by habitat loss. The lion is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 4.) The lion was once found throughout Africa, Asia and Europe but now exists only in Africa with one exception. The last remaining Asiatic lions are found in Sasan-Gir National Park in India, which was primarily created to protect the species. Currently, there are approximately 350-400 lions in the park. 5.) A lion’s roar can be heard from as far as 5 miles away. 6.) A lion can run for short distances at 50 mph and leap a...

Experience nature like never before! Manyara Treetop Walkway takes you on a sky-high adventure through the beautiful forest of Lake Manyara. Walk among the treetops, the experience untouched nature and wildlife from a unique perspective. Treetop Walkway This 400m canopy walk starts with a short board-walk that gradually rises from ground level up through the canopy of the forest. You walk over a series of suspension bridges with thick netting on the sides, and reach a height of 18m off the ground. Birds-eye view of the forest This is Tanzania's first Treetop Walkway and one of the longest in Africa. It offers a unique birds-eye view of the world around you. Enjoy life in the canopy amongst butterflies, monkeys and birds. Nature lovers A great outdoor activity especially for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Families, couples, individuals and groups are all welcome. The average time it takes to enjoy the Treetop Canopy Walkway is approximately 30 minutes...