KARATU, Tanzania — Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, has announced that the Urithi Geopark Museum is ready to be introduced to the tourism market after its construction was completed.
Dr. Kijaji made the remarks during a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Lands, Natural Resources and Tourism, led by its Chairperson Hon. Timotheo Mnzava, which toured the facility to learn about its significance in human history and geology.
During the visit, members of the committee received detailed insights into the history of human origins and the geological importance of the Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Maasai Mara ecosystems, which form one of the world’s most significant natural heritage landscapes.
Dr. Kijaji said the completion of the project marks an important milestone in Tanzania’s efforts to expand its tourism portfolio and promote heritage-based attractions.
“The project has been completed 100 percent, and we are now ready to introduce the facility as a new tourism product that will add value to Tanzania’s tourism sector,” she said.
The Urithi Geopark Museum is expected to serve as both a tourism attraction and an educational hub, highlighting the geological evolution of the region and the history of early human development.
The government plans to promote the museum as part of Tanzania’s broader strategy to strengthen heritage tourism, scientific research, and international educational exchange.
