Arusha — THE
Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) has rolled out new tariffs
levied at its
national parks, geared at improving the Cultural Tourism
subset.
To start with, the
organisation charged with the management of the country's national parks
has reviewed the multiple entry fee for domestic and foreign tourists
residing within and outside the parks' vicinities.
Detailing the
changes here yesterday, TANAPA Senior Assistant Commissioner in charge
of Corporate Communications Mr Pascal Shelutete, categorised the permits
valid for 12 hours and 24 hours for both tourists lodging inside and
outside national parks.
"Those accommodated
inside the parks will now be subjected to a 12-hour permit that will
allow them to access other services like the purchase of traditional
bracelets, while those sleeping outside the parks will be entitled to a
24 hour permit," said Mr Shelutete at a press conference held at his
offices.
The 12-hour permit
expires at 6pm since its issuance, while that of 24 hours lasts for the
specified time, and thereafter not being subjected to any charges,
according to Mr Shelutete.
"Such changes seek
to revitalise the cultural tourism product which has somewhat
deteriorated, dealing the proprietors heavy blows economically," he
explained.
The changes, according to the TANAPA Assistant Senior Commissioner, come into effect from August 1, this year.
In the same vein,
TANAPA has reviewed and lowered the Canopy Walk way in Lake Manyara
National Park in a bid to woo more domestic and foreign tourists.
For instance, a
foreigner wishing to enjoy the 370meter air walk will now part with
47,000/- ($20) from the initial 140,000/-($60), while Tanzanians and
other residents within the East African Community(EAC) partner states
will enjoy a uniform 10,000/- from 15,000/- which was charged in the
previous financial year.
TANAPA has also
announced conservation fees for its newly established national parks,
which include Burigi-Chato, Ibanda-Kyerwa and Rumanyika-Karagwe, Ugala
River and Nyerere.
A Tanzanian above
the age of 16 years will be subjected to between 4,000/- and 5,000/ to
catch glimpses of the flora and fauna found in the areas, while those
whose ages range between five and 15 will pay anything from 2,000/-.
As for other national parks, the conservation fees will remain the same until June 30, next year.
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