Tourism Sector Background Note - Country Climate and Development Report: United Republic of Tanzania - November 2024

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Tourism Sector Background Note for the United Republic of Tanzania within the Country Climate and Development Report (November 2024) outlines current tourism dynamics and the role of NBT in protected areas. It presents tourism statistics and revenue flows, including visitor fees and visitation patterns, supported by case studies across Tanzanian ecosystems such as Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro, safari circuits, wildlife management areas, and Zanzibar. The note assesses climate-related risks and identifies key policy and investment needs, including targets, budgets, concession regulations, and environmental impact assessment considerations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages58

Reading Time2 h 26 min

Introduction

Approach

Current Status of NBT in Tanzania

General tourism statistics

Revenue to protected area authorities

Visitor fees

Visitation to protected areas

NBT case studies in different Tanzanian ecosystems

Policy context

NBT Potential in Tanzania Under a Changing Climate

Changes in precipitation, temperature and drought risk

Implications for terrestrial NBT

Changes in sea level rise

Implications for marine NBT

Key Policy and Investment Needs to Achieve Policy Potential

Appendix A: Consultee Database

Appendix B: Supplementary Information on Wildlife Management Authorities in Tanzania

Appendix C: Investment Plans for Protected Areas in Tanzania

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Tourism Sector Background Note World Bank Group November 2024 © 2024 The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), collectively known as The World Bank Group, with external contributors. The World Bank Group does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the content included in this work, or the conclusions or judgments described herein, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors (including, without limitation, typographical errors and technical errors) in the content whatsoever or for reliance thereon. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of any of the organizations of The World Bank Group concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this volume do not necessarily reflect the views of IBRD/IDA, IFC and MIGA, their respective Boards of Executive Directors, and the governments they represent. The contents of this work are intended for general informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute legal, securities, or investment advice, an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment, or a solicitation of any type. Some of the organizations of The World Bank Group or their affiliates may have an investment in, provide other advice or services to, or otherwise have a financial interest in, certain of the companies and parties named herein. Nothing herein shall constitute, or be construed, or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges, and immunities of any of IBRD/IDA, IFC and MIGA, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because the World Bank Group encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given, and all further permissions that may be required for such use (as noted herein) are acquired. The World Bank does not warrant that the content contained in this work will not infringe on the rights of third parties, and accepts no responsibility or liability in this regard. All queries on rights and licenses should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Tourism Sector Background Note COUNTRY CLIMATE AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT Acknowledgments v Acronyms and Abbreviations vi 1. Introduction 1 2. Approach 2 3. Current Status of NBT in Tanzania 3 3.1. General tourism statistics 4 3.2. Revenue to protected area authorities 6 3.3. Visitor fees 8 3.4. Visitation to protected areas 9 3.4.1. Number of visitors 9 3.4.2. Seasonality of visitation 10 3.5. NBT case studies in different Tanzanian ecosystems 11 3.5.1. Terrestrial: northern circuit value chain 12 3.5.2. Terrestrial savannah: Serengeti National park 13 3.5.3. Terrestrial mountain: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park 17 3.5.4. Terrestrial: southern safari circuit 18 3.5.5. Terrestrial: wildlife management areas 19 3.5.6. Islands: Zanzibar & Chumbe Island Coral Park 21 3.6. Policy context 25 3.6.1. Protected area visitation targets 25 3.6.2. Visitor fees and protected area budgets 26 3.6.3. Tourism c

FAQs

What does the note cover regarding Tanzania’s tourism and protected areas?

It reviews tourism sector conditions and the current status of NBT in Tanzania, including tourism statistics, revenue to protected area authorities, visitor fees, and visitation patterns.

Which Tanzanian ecosystems are covered in the case studies?

The case studies span multiple ecosystems and areas, including the northern circuit value chain, Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, the southern safari circuit, wildlife management areas, and islands such as Zanzibar and Chumbe Island Coral Park.

How does the note link tourism opportunities to climate change risks?

It examines how changing precipitation, temperature, and drought risk affect terrestrial NBT, and how sea level rise affects marine NBT, then uses these findings to inform policy potential.

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