Tanzania opens the Mamire Gate, a new entry to Tarangire National Park

BAHATI: THE opening of the Mamire Gate as a new entry point to Tarangire National Park is expected to boost revenue collection, create business opportunities, and improve access to tourism services through Babati District in Manyara Region.

Speaking today, April 23, 2026,  at the gate, Senior Assistant Commissioner for Conservation and Head of the Northern Zone, Dr Beatrice Kessy, said the gate—located on the western side of the park—will act as a catalyst for tourism growth and job creation for communities surrounding the park.

She explained that the gate will serve as an important link between the Central and Northern zones, making it easier for tourists from regions such as Dodoma, Singida, and Manyara to access the park.

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Kessy also noted that tourists traveling from Dar es Salaam can now use the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to reach Dodoma and then continue by road to Tarangire via Babati. This is a shift from the previous route, where visitors had to pass through Arusha.

Commenting on the implementation of the project, Conservation Officer and Project Supervisor, Goodluck Busumbila, said the Government, through the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA), allocated more than 3.921bn/- for the construction of the gate.