Ngorongoro Marathon and the fight against Malaria in Tanzania.

After a big win during the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa where Tanzania top the accolades by having three natural attraction topping the list, Ngorongoro keeps the beat on. The three natural attractions included the incredible Serengeti migrations, Mountain Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro Crater. The naming was earlier this year and you can read more here Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

Ngorongoro celebrated earlier today the winning in style by running the Ngorongoro Marathon for a good cause of fighting against Malaria in the country. Isn't it cool? The Marathon took place in Karatu Arusha and it included various entourages and famous people from different categories, such as musicians and others. Some of big names in Tanzania that participated include: the best male artist of the year 2012, the one and only Barnabas the beauty queen of 2000 and the President of Tanzania Women Achievement Awards (TWAA) Miss Irene Kiwia to name a few. There were more than 250 athletes who participated the race. Am quoting from the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, his excellence Honorable Lazaro Nyarandu that the officials of Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) didn't participate. The quotation is via his twitter handle. I think they didn't think out of the box what impact it would have brought by participating in the race. I dare say it is a shame to let go of such an opportunity as this one, for I hope there were both indigenous and guest who could love to here something about Ngorongoro. Well I hope they have learnt their lesson and I hope next time all will be well.

Ngorongoro Marathon Participants.

From Left Mr. Kijoko the Karatu DC with honorable Lazaro Nyarandu.

The oldest participant

Spectators watching at Barnabas at the finishing line. 

His excellence Honorable Nyarandu covered the Marathon live via his twitter handle. I liked his strategy and his execution of the event I give him a round of applause for without his efforts I could probably not be able to learn what was happening and far worse not post this important Marathon.

First international runner arrives at the finish line #Ngorongoro Marathon
— Lazaro Nyalandu (@LazaroNyalandu) April 6, 2013

Breaking: Artist, Mr Barnabas completes the run #Ngorongoro Marathon twitter.com/LazaroNyalandu…
— Lazaro Nyalandu (@LazaroNyalandu) April 6, 2013

I love the spirit here #Ngorongoro Marathon.Country could excel even more if we stand united for what's in store for this land #Tanzania
— Lazaro Nyalandu (@LazaroNyalandu) April 6, 2013

Super tired after the 21km marathon! Soooo much fun! Amazing stories to tell! 0nce again much thanks to @lazaronyalandu for the big support!
— Irene Kiwia (@reneephoebe) April 6, 2013

I posted 4 photos on Facebook in the album "Ngorongoro Marathon" fb.me/1G9j8vB8Q
— Zara Tours Tanzania (@ZaraTours) April 6, 2013

The winners are:
Dickson Marwa from Kilimanjaro 1st place for males.

Jackie Sakara from Singida 1st place women
Zakia Mrisho from Singida 2nd place women

Zara tours was never left behind they grabbed and sized the opportunity very well. Thank you all participants, sponsors and everybody else who made this happen successfully and special thanks to social media especially twitter for streaming live the events. You made it possible even for my readers to have a glimpse of what was happening today in Karatu. All photos a courtesy of Honarable Lazaro Nyarandu.

Note:
The International day of Malaria is on 24th of this month, what are you planning to do to fight against this killer disease?