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President Samia Receives Global Award as Tanzania Named World’s Top Safari Destination

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Zanzibar, 5 January 2026

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has received an international tourism award after Tanzania was named the World’s Leading Safari Destination.

The award was formally presented to the President by the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, during a ceremony held at State House, Tunguu, Zanzibar.

The recognition was issued by the World Travel Awards (WTA), an internationally respected tourism awards body headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

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