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Arusha – Researchers from around the world will gather in Arusha from July 17 as part of the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Serengeti National Park and the discovery of the fossilized skull of Zinjanthropus in the Olduvai Gorge.
Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Hamisi Kigwangalla told Karibu / KiliFair International Tourism Fair in Arusha that tourists should also visit both sites during the commemoration period.
"For five days starting July 17, Tanzanians and experts from around the world who will gather in Arusha will have the opportunity to observe the skull of Zinjanthropus, which is preserved by the government," he said. -he declares.
Mr. Kigwangalla added that the fossil would now be on display at the site where it was discovered after his move in 1959 following his discovery by anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey.
The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Areas (NCAA) will organize transportation between Karatu and the Olduvai Gorge from July 17 to allow Tanzanians to see the skull. Dr. Kigwangalla called on the media to help publicize this commemoration, which also aims to further promote the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park as the main tourist attractions of the country.
"We are grateful to have with us the editor-in-chief of Mwananchi Communications Limited, the Executive Director of Uhuru Publications, the Managing Director of Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation, ITV and other news organizations, and we hope you will help us know this important step, "he said.
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NCAA commissioner Freddy Manongi said the commemoration was an opportunity for Tanzanians to appreciate the rich heritage of the Olduvai Gorge.
He added that the NCAA would provide bus transportation between Karatu and Ngorongoro to allow as many people as possible to make the trip.
"This is also an opportunity to promote domestic tourism, and we hope that Tanzanians will gather by the thousands in Olduvai and Ngorongoro to see for themselves the natural wonders that this country has endowed," said the Dr. Manongi.
For his part, Dr. Kigwangalla said that the Serengeti commemorated the 60th anniversary of its designation since it was declared a national park.
He added that details on the commemorations of the Olduvai and Serengeti Gorge can be obtained via # Tanzaniazinjanthropus60years and # tanapa @ 60.
Tanzania's National Park Conservation Commissioner (Tanapa), Allan Kijazi, said the commemoration would be used to promote domestic tourism and conservation. He said the Serengeti National Park, which has won many coveted world awards, is a World Heritage Site and a World Natural Wonder, adding that it's still an attraction. major tourist 60 years after its official creation.
"In this national park, there is a great annual wildebeest migration involving more than one million animals, and it is also much easier to spot wildlife than in many other national parks elsewhere," he said. said Dr. Kijazi.
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