4.10 Tourism

B. Key Environmental Issues

Degradation of wildlife habitat and ecosystems from tourist poor and over-use of wildlife areas and neighboring areas (e.g., wildlife parks, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and beach areas)

• Poorly planned hotel construction which degrades the natural environment and affects wildlife
• Conflicts with local communities regarding land uses and conditions
• Over-hunting which is not compatible with the population of the particular species
• Hunting methods which degrade ecosystems

Relevant Institutions, Laws and Subsidiary Legislation Related to Environment

Institutions:

• TANAPA
• Ministry of Tourism, Natural Resources and Environment, Division of Wildlife
• TALA
• Investment Promotion Centre
• Ministry of Lands
• Local Governments
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority
• Hotel Board

Laws and Subsidiary Legislation Related to Environment:

• National Parks Ordinance
• Wildlife Conservation Act
• Marine Parks Act
• Tourist Agents Licensing Act
• Investment Promotion Act
• Town and Country Planning Ordinance
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area Ordinance
• Fair Trade Practices Act
• Hotels Ordinance

Possible Licenses and Permits Required:

• Application for a Game License (Tourist Hunting)
• Commercial Game Photography Permit
• Concession licenses/permits (National Parks Ordinance)
• Tourist Agents Application Form for Licenses and Licenses
• Permission to Enter and for Certain Uses of National Parks
• Permission to Enter and for Certain Uses of Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Permission to Enter and for Certain Uses of Marine Parks
• Planning Consent for Specified Areas
• Hotel License (Tourist)