{"id":4093,"date":"2025-08-24T09:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufootprint.com\/?p=4093"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:32:39","slug":"tanzania-wins-at-world-travel-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ufootprint.com\/nn\/blog\/tanzania-wins-at-world-travel-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Tanzania wins at World Travel Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s official: Tanzania is Africa\u2019s Leading Destination 2025<\/strong>, for the second year in a row and third time overall. Tanzania truly made history, winning 27 out of the 60 awards presented in Dar es Salaam on 28 June 2025. Besides hotels and various tourism companies, the government side won awards for this year\u2019s Best Tourist Attractions<\/em>, Best Safari Destination in Africa <\/em>and Best Airport in Africa<\/em>. This is even more impressive bearing in mind that only one year prior, Tanzania \u201conly\u201d won five awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tanzania\u2019s President Samia Suluhu Hassan left nothing to chance, putting the focus on driving tourism in Tanzania through numerous initiatives: the Royal Tour documentary promoted the country\u2019s attractions internationally, increased budget allocations opened doors for the tourism sector as well as for investors and improved infrastructure made conservation areas more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading all this, it doesn\u2019t come as a surprise that the Tanzania Tourist Board also won Africa\u2019s Leading Tourist Board 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the World Travel Awards?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since 1993 the World Travel Awards have been recognizing excellence in tourism and hospitality worldwide. On 28 June 2025 the World Travel Awards Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam for the first time, which makes these victories even more special to Tanzania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only do the awards acknowledge outstanding performance in the travel and tourism industry, they also play an essential part in increasing destination visibility, competitiveness and investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, we cannot list each and every award Tanzania has won (and yes, we are proud that the country won so many), but let\u2019s have a look at the highlights, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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National parks on the pedestal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tanzania is home to 22 national parks, and seven of them won awards at the WTA 2025, with the Serengeti National Park coming first twice: once as Africa\u2019s Leading Big 5 National Park 2025 and once as Africa\u2019s Leading National Park 2025. Despite these two achievements and being one of the most famous national parks in the world (rightly so!), Africa\u2019s Leading Tourist Attraction 2025 is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, you can not only be wowed by unique landscapes, but also by the highest wildlife density in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Further Tanzanian national parks winning awards this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Africa\u2019s Leading Cultural National Park \u2013 Ruaha National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Africa\u2019s Leading Honeymoon Destination \u2013 Kitulo Plateau National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Africa\u2019s Leading Scenic National Park \u2013 Nyerere National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Africa\u2019s Leading Elephant Paradise National Park \u2013 Tarangire National Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    On top of all that, the Kilimanjaro National Park took the pole (pole) position as Africa\u2019s Leading Mountain National Park. If you want to stand on the roof of Africa yourself or explore these beauties straight away, we can understand. But where to stay? How about award-winning lodges?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lodges claiming the crowns
    Chem Chem Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Chem Chem Lodge can be found close to Lake Manyara and has perfected the art of \u201cSlow Safari\u201d. Here, time seems to pass a little slower than everywhere else. In the eight tented suites you can rest after having explored the country with the Maasai on foot or marvelling at the diverse wildlife on the 20,000 hectares connecting Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks, managed by Chem Chem. No wonder it was crowned Tanzania\u2019s Leading Luxury Safari Lodge 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Gran Meli\u00e1 Arusha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tanzania\u2019s Leading Hotel 2025, the Gran Meli\u00e1 Arusha, is located in the city of Arusha, spoiling guests with breathtaking views on the spectacular Mount Meru. With a spa, two pools, cosy rooms and several restaurants, this luxury hotel leaves no wish unfulfilled. Explore the city itself, head out on a safari in Arusha National Park, and end your day with high-class cuisine and a sundowner while watching the sun go down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Red Level Presidential Suite @ Gran Meli\u00e1 Arusha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This unique hotel scored twice at the WTA, winning also the prize for Tanzania\u2019s Leading Hotel Suite 2025<\/strong>. A king-sized bed, mountain view and 164qm2: uniting traditional luxury with African hospitality, this suite is truly one-of-a-kind. Next to amenities of the highest class, you also enjoy the hotel\u2019s RedLevel VIP service for a perfect experience from A to Z.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Zanzibar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The dreamy island of Zanzibar was also victorious at the World Travel Awards 2025, claiming top spots for both Africa\u2019s Leading Festival & Event Destination and Africa\u2019s Leading Beach Destination. With its endless stretches of white sandy beaches and the glistening Indian Ocean on one side and postcard-perfect palm trees on the other, this accolade is more than deserved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The (official) perfect place to experience these pristine beaches, is the Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort, which won the award for Zanzibar\u2019s Leading Boutique Resort 2025. The spacious accommodation is located on the northeast of Zanzibar and welcomes you with a huge garden along the beach, only sixteen villas and a wonderful feeling of peace. Experiencing the best beaches in Africa in the best boutique hotel in Africa \u2013 what more can you wish for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Want to see it all for yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Winning these many awards at the WTA shows that Tanzania has become a tourism powerhouse in Africa and worldwide, committing to further develop sustainable tourism which benefits nature, people and the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to see all of this by yourself, have a look at our sample itineraries and get in touch. Together we\u2019ll create your tailor-made journey through Tanzania, which would win \u201cAfrica\u2019s Best Itinerary\u201d at the WTA (if this category existed).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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