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Geza curse you for uploading so many vids! A boy can only watch one at a time! Beautiful though.

[Geza Ulole]

Dar to unveil online tour booking portal

Photo/ File Tourists visiting Tanzania will soon be able to book tours at the touch of a button.

Tourists visiting Tanzania will soon be able to book tours at the touch of a button, following the introduction of a web-based reservation portal.

The portal, set up by Arusha based Bionic ICT firm, will cut the time spend to secure a tour package from two days to just an hour.

Chief executive Jimmy Kihwele said the portal, dubbed mduka, will be launched later this year.

It features multiple sales channels that allow customers to search, book and pay for their packages.

This means that travel agents stand to lose an estimated $225 million they make for arranging tour packages.

Mustafa Akuunay, the executive secretary of Tanzania Association of Tour operators, said the one stop booking system is the way to go if the industry is to be competitive.

Tanzania earned $1.4 billion from tourism in the year ended October 2011, from $1.2 billion the previous year, helped by a rise in tourist arrivals, according to central bank statistics.

The bank projects a positive outlook for 2012.
http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/busi...z/-/index.html

[kiligoland]

Tazara partnering with South Africa on special tourist trains

Tanzania and Zambia Railway (Tazara) is cooperating with the government of South Africa to bring in Tanzania tourists from South Africa by using special tourist trains. This cooperation will improve tourism and the government will get revenue and boost economic growth.

Speaking to reporters in Dar es Salaam yesterday, Tazara deputy managing director Damas Ndumbalo said the government through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism would benefit from this cooperation because it would get a substantial amount of revenue.

“We are partnering with South Africa to use special tourist trains from South Africa to bring tourists in the country. We are hopeful that this cooperation will boost the tourist industry in Tanzania, increase revenue to the government and stimulate economic growth and development,” he said.

Next month Tazara expects to import four locomotives from China to improve the quality of services provided by Tazara trains.

Ndumbalo urged Tanzanians to utilise Tazara transport because it was cheap and secure.

“I call upon businesspeople to utilise this facility for it is cheap,” he said.

Villages, which will benefit from this transport include Mlimba, Mbeya, Nakonde and Kitwe. They will transport minerals like copper, agro-products and fertilisers.

The passenger train will travel to Zambia-Kapirimposhi twice a week from Dar es Salaam
http://www.ippmedia.com/

MORE ABOUT THESE TRAINS


Rovos Rail Cape Town to Dar es Salaam:

Rovos Rail’s luxury train The Pride of Africa runs between Cape Town and Dar es Salaam several times annually. This 14-day private rail tour stretches across South Africa and Botswana, touches Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls, and crosses Zambia to Tanzania. From Kimberley’s diamonds to a deluxe South Africa game lodge, from the very British Victoria Falls Hotel to Africa’s Great Rift Valley, every day is unique. One highlight: a two-night stay at the five-star Tau Game Lodge with many game drives. Combine with the Blue Train, another South African luxury train, for a unique view of the African subcontinent’s diverse, spectacular scenery.

http://www.irtsociety.com/tours.php?region_id=5

[Geza Ulole]

then wangeenda mpk Zanzibar (via boat) maana ukingalia Dar haina touristic stuffs

[kiligoland]

Originally Posted by Geza Ulole

then wangeenda mpk Zanzibar (via boat) maana ukingalia Dar haina touristic stuffs

nadhani ndio wanachokifanya, DAR ni kama kigozi cha manati, watasambaa kulingana na maeneo watakayotaka, ZANZIBAR, BAGAMOYO, TZ NATIONAL PARKS

[Geza Ulole]

Originally Posted by kiligoland

nadhani ndio wanachokifanya, DAR ni kama kigozi cha manati, watasambaa kulingana na maeneo watakayotaka, ZANZIBAR, BAGAMOYO, TZ NATIONAL PARKS

I can imagine majirani zenu wa North povu linawatoka hapa na choyo zao za kung'ang'ania visa removal kwa foreign tourist wanaoingia Tanzania as if hiyo hela hutoka matakoni mwao! sijui wana akili gani hawa jamaa me to be fair enough siwapendi wanatumia media kupropagate negative publicity yet those National Parks r ours! hapo wanataka tukubali one visa halafu waanze kampeni za kuvutia watalii washukie Nairobi waongeze revenue kwao via their KQ halafu sisi wengine tuliojaliwa na resources tukose! Afterall kila mtu anajua Tanzania is endowed with all the sort of tourism that belongs to the other members (EA) but the other members lacks what Tanzania has kwahiyo mimi i do not approve that one visa thing kwa vile we won't get anything in return! If we r to go for one visa thing then let it be with a market that is not a rival sort of but complementary since SA don't have "Mt Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar Island" and they have superior city tourism plus casinos so that's an advantage to us and to them! or with Egypt or Morocco since they don't have wildlife we don't have deserts and pyramids! But with Kenya nothing to exchange with them but competing since they r a substitute market to us (we both have wildlife and therefore competing for time the tourists spend in respective parks though they don't have islands (a + to them) and they have an efficient carrier to fly all the tourist (meanwhile creeping chances for ours to grow) so an advantage to them (since we r complimentary market to them) though disadvantage to us revenue-wise when we remove visa! Above that Tanzania has not full exploit its touristic potentials and it will be a goss mistake to accept that one visa thing since we will never know our potentials in un exploited places like Mahale park and Gombe Island Park in lake Tanganyika, Selous reserve in the South! and pristine Marine Parks and diving spots in places like Mafia Island! BTW i am more than happy for creativity of TATO creativity since that online tour booking portal will increase revenue to the Tanzania and cut the money others get for Tourists that come to our land no need of going to tour agents! And i tell Arusha will boom with that portal since it will force that $250 per booking to be injected in our economy!

[tanzan]

Originally Posted by Geza Ulole

I can imagine majirani zenu wa North povu linawatoka hapa na choyo zao za kung'ang'ania visa removal kwa foreign tourist wanaoingia Tanzania as if hiyo hela hutoka matakoni mwao! sijui wana akili gani hawa jamaa me to be fair enough siwapendi wanatumia media kupropagate negative publicity yet those National Parks r ours! hapo wanataka tukubali one visa halafu waanze kampeni za kuvutia watalii washukie Nairobi waongeze revenue kwao via their KQ halafu sisi wengine tuliojaliwa na resources tukose! Afterall kila mtu anajua Tanzania is endowed with all the sort of tourism that belongs to the other members (EA) but the other members lacks what Tanzania has kwahiyo mimi i do not approve that one visa thing kwa vile we won't get anything in return! If we r to go for one visa thing then let it be with a market that is not a rival sort of but complementary since SA don't have "Mt Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar Island" and they have superior city tourism plus casinos so that's an advantage to us and to them! or with Egypt or Morocco since they don't have wildlife we don't have deserts and pyramids! But with Kenya nothing to exchange with them but competing since they r a substitute market to us (we both have wildlife and therefore competing for time the tourists spend in respective parks though they don't have islands (a + to them) and they have an efficient carrier to fly all the tourist (meanwhile creeping chances for ours to grow) so an advantage to them (since we r complimentary market to them) though disadvantage to us revenue-wise when we remove visa! Above that Tanzania has not full exploit its touristic potentials and it will be a goss mistake to accept that one visa thing since we will never know our potentials in un exploited places like Mahale park and Gombe Island Park in lake Tanganyika, Selous reserve in the South! and pristine Marine Parks and diving spots in places like Mafia Island! BTW i am more than happy for creativity of TATO creativity since that online tour booking portal will increase revenue to the Tanzania and cut the money others get for Tourists that come to our land no need of going to tour agents! And i tell Arusha will boom with that portal since it will force that $250 per booking to be injected in our economy!

True mie naona tuwe serious na kwetu kwanza halafu hayo mengine ya EAC yaje badae.

[chamoto]

Originally Posted by Geza Ulole

I can imagine majirani zenu wa North povu linawatoka hapa na choyo zao za kung'ang'ania visa removal kwa foreign tourist wanaoingia Tanzania as if hiyo hela hutoka matakoni mwao

Geza bana huwa huchoki kunifurahisha na washikaji zako wa north

Originally Posted by tanzan

True mie naona tuwe serious na kwetu kwanza halafu hayo mengine ya EAC yaje badae.

Sijawahi kuona mtanzania halisi anayepinga hii statement

[bantugbro]

Originally Posted by chamoto

Geza bana huwa huchoki kunifurahisha na washikaji zako wa north

Sijawahi kuona mtanzania halisi anayepinga hii statement

1000++

[kiligoland]

[Geza Ulole]

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Travel Picks: Top 10 sunrise destinations
Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:14pm GMT

Travel Picks: Top 10 sun rises around the world - NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) - Residents of the Northern Hemisphere are downright giddy this time of year with the official arrival of spring. In honour of longer days, sunshine and the tantalising prospect of summer on the horizon, Cheapflights.com has chosen its top 10 list of places around the world to see a magnificent sunrise. Reuters has not endorsed this list:

1. Haleakala National Park, Hawaii, USA

Boarding a bus in the wee hours of morning is a pain, particularly on vacation when the greatest indulgence is sleeping in. But the alarm-clock acknowledgement is worth it if the payoff is watching a sunrise from above the clouds, on the top of a volcano. Various van tours offer the trip through Haleakala National Park in Maui, picking visitors up at 3 a.m. and dropping them off to see the event from the summit. Should you want to (and we highly recommend it), you can bike the 28 miles down the mountain, back to sea level.

2. Svalbard, Norway

The sun doesn't set in Svalbard-at least not between mid-April and late August each year. It's obvious, then, why the sun rising holds an almost magical appeal for visitors. Situated north of the Arctic Circle, the northernmost inhabited spot on the planet features the midnight sun, a phenomenon where the sun stays continuously in the sky for 24 hours a day. Glaciers and mountains clutter Svalbard's horizon, painting a landscape that merely enhances the event.

3. Angkor Wat Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat any time of day is powerful, but arriving early enough to watch the sunrise offers visitors an even greater spectacle. The preserved temple attracts travelers to Cambodia from around the world, providing them architectural insight into Khmer and Hindu mythology and history. We advise that visitors dedicate more than a day to exploring the sacred grounds (and that one of those days begins before dawn).

4. Fiji

Smack dab on the 180-degree longitude line, Fiji is one of the first spots in the world to see the sun rise every day. The South Pacific destination, a favorite among lovers of turquoise seas and white-sand beaches (and who isn't), offers unrivaled scenery and inspirational landscapes. Itinerary tip: Follow an intoxicating sunrise up with a morning exploration; the "soft coral capital of the world" offers some of the best scuba diving in the world.

5. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is on practically every adventure traveler's to-do list. With the enormous undertaking comes a chance to see one of the most enchanting sunrises in the world. From Kili's summit-19,341 feet above sea level-dedicated souls can reflect on their ascent, a massive accomplishment, while soaking up an unparalleled sight to see.

6. Stonehenge, England

Equinox devotees will gather every year for the Vernal Equinox. A place of sun worship still, Stonehenge is a mysterious destination that holds deep spiritual value for many travelers. Some researchers suggest the formation was erected as early as 2200 BC, while others argue it was even earlier, in 3000 BC. No matter the date of creation, Stonehenge is a powerful landmark, and well worth the visit for a beautiful-and perhaps magical-sunrise.

7. Tres Cruces, Peru

A six-hour bus ride from Cuzco, the gateway to Machu Picchu, Tres Cruces is undeniably worth the long trek. The Incas held the mountain spot, situated on the Amazon basin, sacred. Nowadays, it's visitors looking to experience a mind-blowing sunrise who sanctify the destination. The view famously boasts celestial hues and Polaroid moments from above the clouds.

8. Tulum, Mexico

The coastal oasis of Tulum draws spiritual travelers and yoga-types year-round to soak up exquisite culture, history and scenery all in a single spot. The destination's think-green mentality and efforts toward sustainability set the tone for a raw form of vacationing, where visitors are up with the sun (and often in bed shortly after the sun goes down). No need to set an alarm in Tulum, where sun worshipers gather at the shoreline daily to watch the sunrise.

9. Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

The most impressive sunrises in the continental United States occur every day across the Grand Canyon. Cool purples melt into shades bronze and orange against the awe-inspiring scenery, arguably America's greatest natural wonder. There isn't a best place to see the sunrise in the Grand Canyon, but Maricopa, Hopi, and Mather points, and along the South Rim are recommended highly by in-the-know travelers.

10. Mount Sinai, Egypt

First a history refresher: Jews, Christians and Muslims alike believe that Moses received the 10 Commandments at the biblical Mount Sinai, as mentioned in the Torah, Bible and Koran. Still an important religious destination, Mount Sinai today draws believers who scale the route by foot for religious purposes, and for the chance to see one of the most inspiring sunrises in the world. (Editing by Paul Casciato)

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[bantugbro]

Originally Posted by Geza Ulole

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Travel Picks: Top 10 sunrise destinations
Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:14pm GMT

Travel Picks: Top 10 sun rises around the world - NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) - Residents of the Northern Hemisphere are downright giddy this time of year with the official arrival of spring. In honour of longer days, sunshine and the tantalising prospect of summer on the horizon, Cheapflights.com has chosen its top 10 list of places around the world to see a magnificent sunrise. Reuters has not endorsed this list:


5. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is on practically every adventure traveler's to-do list. With the enormous undertaking comes a chance to see one of the most enchanting sunrises in the world. From Kili's summit-19,341 feet above sea level-dedicated souls can reflect on their ascent, a massive accomplishment, while soaking up an unparalleled sight to see.

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Kilimanjaro will always be the best

[mwanamwiwa]

Originally Posted by Geza Ulole

I can imagine majirani zenu wa North povu linawatoka hapa na choyo zao za kung'ang'ania visa removal kwa foreign tourist wanaoingia Tanzania as if hiyo hela hutoka matakoni mwao! sijui wana akili gani hawa jamaa me to be fair enough siwapendi wanatumia media kupropagate negative publicity yet those National Parks r ours! hapo wanataka tukubali one visa halafu waanze kampeni za kuvutia watalii washukie Nairobi waongeze revenue kwao via their KQ halafu sisi wengine tuliojaliwa na resources tukose! Afterall kila mtu anajua Tanzania is endowed with all the sort of tourism that belongs to the other members (EA) but the other members lacks what Tanzania has kwahiyo mimi i do not approve that one visa thing kwa vile we won't get anything in return! If we r to go for one visa thing then let it be with a market that is not a rival sort of but complementary since SA don't have "Mt Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar Island" and they have superior city tourism plus casinos so that's an advantage to us and to them! or with Egypt or Morocco since they don't have wildlife we don't have deserts and pyramids! But with Kenya nothing to exchange with them but competing since they r a substitute market to us (we both have wildlife and therefore competing for time the tourists spend in respective parks though they don't have islands (a + to them) and they have an efficient carrier to fly all the tourist (meanwhile creeping chances for ours to grow) so an advantage to them (since we r complimentary market to them) though disadvantage to us revenue-wise when we remove visa! Above that Tanzania has not full exploit its touristic potentials and it will be a goss mistake to accept that one visa thing since we will never know our potentials in un exploited places like Mahale park and Gombe Island Park in lake Tanganyika, Selous reserve in the South! and pristine Marine Parks and diving spots in places like Mafia Island! BTW i am more than happy for creativity of TATO creativity since that online tour booking portal will increase revenue to the Tanzania and cut the money others get for Tourists that come to our land no need of going to tour agents! And i tell Arusha will boom with that portal since it will force that $250 per booking to be injected in our economy!

You cant help ruining another Tz thread....Cowards.

[bantugbro]

Originally Posted by mwanamwiwa

You cant help ruining another Tz thread....Cowards.

What is wrong with this kid, other things are to be left alone, learn how to preserve your energy especially at this crucial time of climate change

[mwanamwiwa]

Originally Posted by bantugbro

What is wrong with this kid, other things are to be left alone, learn how to preserve your energy especially at this crucial time of climate change

Shut up old man,you people need to learn to respect Kenyans if you want any respect back.Its even better if you would leave Kenya out of your paranoid rants and we wont be bothered to come here.Deal with it.

[bantugbro]

Originally Posted by mwanamwiwa

Shut up old man,you people need to learn to respect Kenyans if you want any respect back.Its even better if you would leave Kenya out of your paranoid rants and we wont be bothered to come here.Deal with it.

This has been your habit lately...

You are really embarrassing yourself why not sticking to your sub-forum, this obsession of yours is irritating. You cannot come here and insult people you don't know or pretending to know....

Btw, because you pretend to know me, whats wrong for me being older than you, richer than you and educated than you?

[mwanamwiwa]

Originally Posted by bantugbro

This has been your habit lately...

You are really embarrassing yourself why not sticking to your sub-forum, this obsession of yours is irritating. You cannot come here and insult people you don't know or pretending to know....

Btw, because you pretend to know me, whats wrong for me being older than you, richer than you and educated than you?

Dude,you called me a kid and the other day Kijana.Just because I might be younger than you is no reason to belittle my opinion.Next time address Geza about his inferiority complex and you wont have to deal with me.I will stick my forum when certain people lay off my country.Pretty simple!

[bantugbro]

Originally Posted by mwanamwiwa

Dude,you called me a kid and the other day Kijana.Just because I might be younger than you is no reason to belittle my opinion.Next time address Geza about his inferiority complex and you wont have to deal with me.I will stick my forum when certain people lay off my country.Pretty simple!

Please keep it civil i don't understand why you decide to apply a blanket rule to every one who post his/her comment in this thread...some of us are not used to insults

[mwanamwiwa]

Originally Posted by bantugbro

Please keep it civil i don't understand why you decide to apply a blanket rule to every one who post his/her comment in this thread...some of us are not used to insults

Not everyone,just you,Geza and Umoja.Anyways this is childish,dont insult Kenyans and you wont be insulted.If you think otherwise then too bad,you will have to get used to disrespect.Stop playing angel either,its just embarassing.

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