Zainab ANSELL

 Managing Director of Zara Tours and husband to Zainab Ansell

Zainab was invited by the Maasai community during christmas day. This was such an honour as it showed that the Maasai community and Zara Tours were cooperating together to help the community. During the four hour celebrations there was speeches given both by the head of the Maasai Community and Zainab Ansell, then they served meat to her and her guests which showed that it was a peaceful meeting. After it all there were exchange of gifts, Zainab decided that she will do a trek up the mountain where she will raise money for the maasais in that area who have to walk 4km just to  get water and 12 km for their children to get to school.                                         Also, after the official opening of Ngorongoro Wild Camp under Zara Properties  the maasai women will be given an opportunity to sell their products to the clients of Zara Tours which will help th...

        In order to support those in need in a more holistic and sustainable way and in order to reach more people to get involved - Zainab decided to launch the ZARA Charity in 2009. For the ZARA Charity, Zainab has brought together a group of charitable NGOs (Non-government organizations) and CBOs(Community-based organizations) that provide valuable relief to suffering Tanzanian communities. It is Zainab's aim to give them a firm ground of support upon which to stand and function. As a separate charitable organization, ZARA Charity, its operations, and its finances are distinct from ZARA Tours. While ZARA Tours donates 15 US$ per traveler to support the ZARA Charity, any and all monetary or material donations remain with ZARA Charity to be passed on to its supported organizations with no form of contributed support ever going to ZARA Tours.   ZARA Charity believes in complete and comprehensive accountability th...

. Zara Tours (ZARA Tanzania Adventures) is a local outfitter based in Moshi, Tanzania. Founded 25 years ago by Tanzanian woman Zainab Ansell, has evolved into Tanzania’s largest Kilimanjaro outfitter and one of the country’s largest safari operators, with daily departures up the Kilimanjaro Mountain with a choice of six routes. We put more people on the Kilimanjaro summit than any other company. In addition, weekly departures are available on seven group safari itineraries through the wild areas and amazing bush lands. We have friendly, experienced and professional officials for the safaris and our standard properties such as two hotels, Springlands and Highview, as well as at our tented camps. Your safety and comfort are foremost as we bring your dreams to life and craft them into lifelong memories. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a once-in-a-life experience and major challenge. When you reach the top you can experience total freedom. It is not only a ...

Follow the link to view this article online http://www.dailynews.co.tz/home/?n=26407         What the article says: By JAMES LANKA, 14th December 2011 @ 16:00, Total Comments: 0, Hits: 50 The Global Report on Women in Tourism (GRWT) an initiative by the United Nations World Tourism Organizations (UNWTO) has recently marked a new era for incorporating gender issues in the tourism sector. It provides detailed statistical information on women’s role and their status in the tourism industry, offering recommendations on how to improve the current situation. UNWTO and UN women believe that tourism can be a vehicle for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. Yet, much work needs to be done in order for this potential to be realized. One of the Great Female entrepreneurs, Ms Zainab Ansell who runs today, proudly, one of the biggest tourism companies in Tanzania called, Zara Tours Company (Zara Tanzanian Adventures) was among the three women w...

 Some of the guests enjoying bush lunch at the wilderness in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. You too could be part of this experience. For more information go to  www.zaratours.com

Pictures brought to us from the team of expert drivers from Zara tours. They not only lead the tours but also take awesome pictures. Elephants also happen to be Zainab's favorite wild animal.

Zainab has been participating in many social and economical activities. She has been very supportive to others. As a result she has been very close to very successful people who in turn have become supportive to her activities.

Zainab Ansell was selected as on of the speakers at the World Travel Market in 2011.  Watch her speech below. Or follow the link to find the summary of her speech and other speakers http://ethics.unwto.org/en/event/wtm-event-gender-and-sustainable-tourism-development-exploring-links

                                                                  Company: Zara Tanzania Adventures Address: P.O. Box 1990 City: Moshi Zip/Postal Code: 11201 Country: Tanzania Phone: 866-550-4447 Fax: 905-564-3597 Web Site: http://www.zaratours.com Email: zara@zaratours.com Information & Reservations: ...