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Tanzania captures the very essence of the African continent, and distils it into one country, an African Eden of natural riches and cultural wealth. Our country has inspired Hemingway and Livingstone, proudly given the word 'safari' to the global travel vocabulary and provided documentaries and Hollywood with their perfect vision of an unexplored continent.

Tanzania is a land of superlatives, home to Africa's highest mountain, deepest lake, and largest inland body of water as well as its largest game reserve, most famous National Park and most abundant movement of wildlife. Our borders are custodian to snow-capped peaks, fertile coral reefs, primate-rich virgin rainforest and rolling African savannah, that are protected by a progressive environmental and conservation policy that is embedded in the country's constitution.

Tanzania is home to a patterned cultural mosaic of over 120 distinct ethnic groups, united in peaceful coexistence under one country and one language. There is no history of civil unrest, ethnic tension, political dictatorship or religious intolerance. Tanzania was home to Man's first steps on Earth, our national history subsequently defined by pre-historic settlements, mediaeval city-states, colonial exploration and peaceful independence.

 

Tanzania is the authentic Africa, a destination of impressive natural, cultural and historical wealth, a land of names such Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Ngorongoro, and we are proud to welcome our guests with the warm 'Karibu' of a friendly people.

For more information about Tanzania, consult www.africatanzania.com, website of the Tanzania Travel Fair Committee (TTFC), a partnership of Tanzania's public and private sectors, dedicated to the promotion of destination Tanzania, Authentic Africa.

Tanzania Association of Tour Operators was established in 1983 to promote and represent individual tour operators in the Country and at the international level.

The association was established at the peak of economic crisis in Tanzania. At that time economy was centrally planned and dominated by public sector while the private sector was small and struggling.

The Purpose of TATO was considered important as united front to advance the interest of the private Tour Operators by engaging the Government through dialogue in promotion of Tourism, at the same time acting to promote high Tourist service delivery, both nationally and internationally.

To promote Mutual expansion of tourism sector both internally and at the international level by opening avenues of Marketing in relation with other bodies such as TTB and Ministry of Tourism.
Currently TATO is composed of more than 200 members.

MISSION
To support members to do business

VISION
To become a strong and respected association that fully meets the needs of  its members.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
(i) To promote and facilitate members to provide marketable tourist services into local and world market.

(ii) To act as a link between the members, government and its institutions in promotion of tourism in Tanzania.

(iii) To coordinate the members and help them in all technical matters pertaining Tourism both at national and International Level.

(iv) To promote tour operators ability to interact with community at large and to protect interest of individual tourists.

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR PROPER PORTER TREATMENT

• Wages – The Kilimanjaro National Park and the Tanzania Associations of Tour Operators last agreed upon a minimum of at least 8,000Tsh/day for all climbing routes.  The new rate for porters of USD  20 per day as outlined on the Tanzania National Parks has yet to be enforced among all climbing companies.
• Loads should not exceed 25 kilos – Porter carries 20 kg for the company and 5 kg of their own gear.
• Porters receive the full amount of tip intended for them – A transparent tipping procedure in which each crew member receives their tip directly is the best method to ensure this.
• Porters are outfitted with proper clothing and equipment.
• Porters have proper shelter and sleeping equipment - Each porter is required to have a sleeping bag and adequate space in sleeping quarters is provided.
  
• Porters are given adequate food and water – Porters should be given access to water and at least two meals a day while climbing Kilimanjaro.
  
• Number of crew should stay consistent throughout the trip – Porters should not be overloaded in order to send other crew down early.
  
• Sick or injured porters are properly cared for – An ailing porter should receive the same treatment as a sick climber would.

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