Tourism stakeholders cry foul over Tawa’s steep fee increase

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Arusha. Concerns are mounting within Tanzania’s tourism industry over what stakeholders describe as ‘sudden and steep fee increases’ imposed by the government, through the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (Tawa), on tourists and service providers accessing game-protected areas.

The increases, announced just a week ago, have left many in the industry struggling to cope with the financial strain, particularly as most clients typically book tours a year or more in advance.