Tanzania Tourist Board to develop Golf Tourism

Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) is developing Golf Tourism and is planning to create special Golf Tourism packages for all their markets. The packages are aimed at attracting the corporate travellers and increase the product portfolio of the destination to boost MICE traffic. “We have six nine-hole golf courses in Arusha and a 18-hole golf course is under development in the city, which will be ready by June next year,” informed Jilesh H Babla, Director, Akqua Tourism & Destinations Pvt Ltd. The company was appointed as the India Representative by TTB in June last year. Babla also stated that TTB is working on using the private polo ground in Arusha for tourism by organising exhibition matches and also developing training sessions for enthusiasts. “We will combine a day or two of polo training with the coastal itineraries,” stated Babla.

Other recent developments include starting of night safaris at Lake Manyara and Terengeri National Parks. Hot air balloon safaris, which are very popular draw at Serengeti National Park, will also be offered at Lake Manyara National Park.