Zainab Ansell Honoured with Tourism Legend Award for Four Decades of Transforming Tanzania's Tourism Industry
Zainab Ansell Honoured with Tourism Legend Award for Four Decades of Transforming Tanzania's Tourism Industry. ARUSHA, Tanzania – July 6, 2026 – Zainab Ansell , Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zara Tanzania Adventures , has been honoured with the prestigious Tourism Legend Award 2025–2026 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Tanzania's tourism industry over the past four decades. The award was presented during the Malkia wa Arusha 2026 Awards , celebrating Ansell's visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and lasting impact on tourism, conservation, community development, and women's empowerment. What began as a modest tour operation has grown into one of Tanzania's leading tourism companies. Today, Zara Tanzania Adventures operates world-class safari experiences, Mount Kilimanjaro expeditions, hotels, and camps, welcoming thousands of visitors to Tanzania each year while creating employment opportunities for local communities. A Legacy Bui...