German tourists consistently rank as the highest spending and longer-staying visitors in Tanzania, with an annual influx ranging between 58,000 and 60,000 from 2022 to mid-2023. Anticipating a surge, it is estimated that approximately 60,000 German tourists visit Tanzania annually, with expectations rising following a recent visit by Federal President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier in November.
Renowned for their extended stays and exploration of diverse attractions, German tourists significantly contribute to Tanzania’s tourism revenue, surpassing other leisure visitors who often focus on specific sites such as wildlife parks and Zanzibar beaches. The allure of historical sites, local communities, and cultural heritage resonates with Germans, making them notable spenders during their extended stays.
Tanzania boasts historical and heritage sites of German origin, including century-old buildings like government administrative blocks and churches. Key attractions for German tourists encompass the old German structures, cultural heritage sites, and adventurous expeditions to Mount Kilimanjaro.
Germany’s commitment to wildlife conservation is evident through funding programs, especially in the Serengeti ecosystem and the Selous Game Reserve. As the third-largest source of tourists after the USA and France, Germany supports conservation projects in Tanzania, particularly in the Selous Game Reserve, Mahale Chimpanzee Tourist Park, and the iconic Serengeti National Park.
German conservationists have played a pivotal role in establishing major wildlife parks in Tanzania, with the Serengeti ecosystem and the Selous Game Reserve standing out as the continent’s largest conserved wildlife sanctuaries.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s oldest wildlife protected area, owes its existence to German support, notably from the Frankfurt Zoological Society and the renowned German conservationist, the late Professor Bernhard Grzimek.
The recent visit by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in November further solidified the strong ties between Germany and Tanzania, reinforcing their commitment to cooperation and continued collaboration in various sectors, including tourism and conservation.
