Zainab ANSELL

Zainab Ansell continues her long-standing commitment to building a safer, stronger and more competitive tourism industry through investment in professional training and public-private collaboration. Tanzania’s tourism industry depends on much more than spectacular wildlife, iconic destinations and world-class hospitality. Behind every memorable safari, Mount Kilimanjaro climb, Zanzibar holiday or cultural experience lies another factor that is equally important: the safety, confidence and wellbeing of every visitor who chooses Tanzania. Recognizing the critical connection between security and tourism development, Zara Tanzania Adventures sponsored the Police Tourism and Diplomacy Training Workshop, an important capacity-building initiative designed to strengthen the knowledge and professional skills of police officers when interacting with tourists, diplomatic visitors and other international guests.  The training brought together senior officials of the Tanzania Police Force, offi...

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...