In June 2023, BSc Forestry students at Sokoine University of Agriculture participated in tree harvesting training activities. These activities included site preparation, tree felling, top removal (topping), delimbing, crosscutting into logs (bucking), debarking, and sometimes chipping of undesirable trees or logging residues. The purpose of these activities was to provide students with a better understanding...Read More
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) released its Monthly Economic Review-March 2023 which covers key macroeconomic indicators for the year ending February 2023. read more by following the link below; https://www.tanzaniainvest.com/tourism/economic-review-february-2023 External Sector Performance The external sector of the economy continued to experience challenges endured by high inflation coupled with the effects of the war in...Read More
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism (CFWT) at Sokoine University of Agriculture offers undergraduate and postgraduate training in the areas of forestry sciences, wildlife management, and tourism and recreation. The college aims to produce quality graduates to meet market needs and enhance productivity in the forest, wildlife, and tourism sector, contributing significantly to the...Read More
On 22nd June 2023, the government of Tanzania officially opened its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. At the launch ceremony, Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr Stergomena Tax, expressed that the establishment of the embassy would serve as a platform for deepening cooperation, particularly in the economic sector, between the two nations....Read More
Bachelor of Tourism Management second year students from Sokoine University of Agriculture conducted a field practical on food production at National College of Tourism in Arusha, Tanzania. The aim of the practical was to enhance practical skills that will be useful for improving the quality of tourism activities in Tanzania. National College of Tourism...Read More
In the breathtaking landscapes of the slopes of Mount Meru, nestled within the Arusha region, lies the Sokoine University Training Forest. This verdant haven serves as a vibrant hub for the College of Forest Wildlife and Tourism, where aspiring foresters embark on a transformative journey through practical training. With a primary focus on producing skilled...Read More
Sokoine University of Agriculture‘s Department of Wildlife Management is committed to providing quality education to students who aspire to become better managers of natural resources for the development of the national economy and conservation of forest and wildlife resources in national parks. One of the ways the department achieves this is through field practical training,...Read More
The Singai Bidayuh (Bisingai) had lived in eight villages half way up Mount Singai. Their practice of pagan rituals and belief influenced the locals’ thinking and daily activities. About 40 years ago, they moved downhill to their farmlands forming 13 villages. There is little known about Mount Singai and its rich culture as there was...Read More
