Mpingo (Ebony) Passion Sculpture for award winning Tanzania tourism industry.

Every good work deserves a recognition and an award is right to reward a job well done. In today's world there are lots of awards on various industries locally and internationally. I will endorse award winning tourism industry in Tanzania for 2013. This endorsement is through recognizable Awards Organizers, Travel Magazine and from other sources. Why am I writing this? It is because you deserve the best when in Tanzania. Karibu Bongo wants your visit to Tanzania to be the unforgettable experience ever, taking home memories to cherish forever.

I will use Mwandale Mwanyekwa's Passion Sculpture as a trophy for all the winners, let us call it a congratulation gift. I love this male Mpingo (Ebony) wood sculpture since it embrace and emphasis on doing what your passionate about. I believe Mwandale's passion for sculpturing and our winners achievement where due to their passion towards their work.

The Passion Trophy for the Winners designed by Mwandale Mwanyekwa

Alright let us take it from  here.
Safari Awards 2013
Starting with the Safari Awards 2013 winners. What is Safari Awards anyway? The Safari Awards have gone from strength to strength and are now in their fourth year. There are now over 20 categories, with awards including best cuisine, best ecological camp and best spa.
There are also the awards for the best properties in both East and Southern Africa, along with the overall Best Safari Property in Africa award.

The Winners for the 2013 Awards were announced in London, England on 30 January 2013. And here are top notches from Tanzania on different categories.

Best Safari property in Africa
Runner up: Singita Faru Faru lodge

Best Safari property in East Africa
Winner: Singita Faru Faru lodge

Best Safari Camp in Africa 
Winner: Lamai Serengeti 

Best Safari Accomodation Group in Africa
Third place: Asilia Africa (including the Rubondo Island Camp)

Best Safari Spa in Africa 
Runner up: Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Best Safari Cuisine in Africa
Runner up: Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Best Safari Guiding Team in Africa
Runner up: Jack's Camp Nomad Tanzania mobile safaris

From the Safari Awards 2013 Singita Faru Faru Lodge is obviously the overall winner from Tanzania.

Elle Uk Chic Shacks Awards 2013

ELLE’s idea of the perfect place to stay is small, simple, stylish and utterly unique. Whether it’s a £20 hut on the beach or a luxurious private villa, they have the romantic feel of a castaway’s island dwelling. And you often need to be in the know to find out about them. We call them chic shacks – and we've scoured the globe so that you can visit our favorites.

Tanzania's winner is the Greystoke Mahale a Nomad Tanzania property.

Trip Advicor Traveler's Choice Awards 2013

Best hotels in Tanzania
1. Essque Zalu Zanzibar.
2. Baraza Resort and Spa
3.Dongwe club
more.. winners

Other categories Trip Advisor Traveler's Awards 2013

Top 25 Hotels for Services in Tanzania ›
Top 15 Luxury Hotels in Tanzania ›
Top 25 Hotels in Africa ›
Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa ›

 Seven Star Global Luxury Awards 2013
Nominations for Seven Star Global Luxury Awards 2013. The Seven Star Global Luxury Awards came into being in order to, not only recognize, but also to set apart the extraordinary achievements in the Hospitality and Lifestyle sectors by bestowing upon them the Signum Virtutis – the seal of excellence.  Keep voting for your favorites now. Seven Star Global Luxury Award ›

World Travel Awards 2013.

The curtains are raised for the World Travel Awards 2013. It is time to nominate your favorite destination, airline and much more for the up coming night of awards, months ahead. Tanzania ( Zanzibar Beach) has made it only to Africa's leading Beach destination category in the nominations, which is not enough. I look up to you partner that you will be kind to nominate Tanzania in other categories that it has not make it. There are 9 new categories introduced this year such as Africa's leading romantic resort. The nominations closes on 31/03/2013

Note that there could be other awards out there that I didn't include because am not aware of their existence. Please be kind to inform us via comment with proper links, so that I can endorse them also. Make sure the awards were announced or are to be announced this year only. If there is room for nominations we would love to know too.

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Tanzania: Local Hotel Wins Top Global Fame (Singita Grumeti Reserve.

'Beautiful Country,Feel the Friendship'.

Tanzania: Local Hotel Wins Top Global Fame. 

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allafrica.com

The untouched wilderness of Singita Grumeti Reserves is located in northern Tanzania and forms part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, on the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park – Africa’s No. 1 World Heritage Site. The word ‘Serengeti’ comes from the Masai word ‘Siringit’, which means ’the place where the land stretches to forever.”

The famous Great Migration, an annual trek of 2 million animals through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, bisects our reserve annually. Called The Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth it has, since time immemorial, been the dramatic backbone of this enormous wilderness.

The successes of conservation as well as diverse habitats have ensured that, since its inception in 2003, Singita Grumeti Reserves has a well-established resident game population that inhabit the area throughout the year. In addition to the annual wildebeest migration some notable highlights include: large mixed herds of impala, zebra, topi, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle. Good numbers of reedbuck, waterbuck, dik dik, klipspinger, oribi and Coke’s hartebeest are to be found and large breeding herds of buffalo, up to 400 strong, compliment the abundant small bachelor groups of bulls. Herds of elephants number up to 450 – concentrations seldom seen elsewhere in Africa.

Large carnivore regulars such as lion, hyena, cheetah and leopard top the predator pile while the smaller aardwolf, jackal, mongoose species, serval, caracal, civet, genet, porcupine, pangolin and aardvark top a total of about 70 mammal species found in the area.

The migration movements can expect to be witnessed in June, July and August as the herds move northwards. However, in September and October some large wildebeest herds remain, along with inflated numbers of topi, zebra, Thomson’s gazelle and eland - really the best time of year. In November, southbound wildebeest, returning from the Masai Mara in Kenya, move back into the reserves along with the onset of the first light rains followed by fresh new grazing.

Extra special year round highlights on the Grumeti River include the beautiful black and white Colobus monkeys. Continuing the special primate theme there is a chance to spot the world’s fasted primate – the rare Patas monkey, out in the open woodlands. A herd of Roan antelope can be seen as well.

For birders special endemic highlights include the Grey Crested Helmet-shrike, Fischer’s Lovebird, Rufus-Tailed Weaver, Karamoja Apalis and the Grey-breasted Spurfowl. They head up an impressive bird list of 400 species on the concession.

Each of Singita’s three Grumeti Reserve locations command a view of the renowned migratory route traversed annually by more than a million wildebeest, and the predators that lie in wait… The area is home to large herds of game that provide world-class photo opportunities all year round. Each of the lodges offer a unique experience: Singita Sasakwa Lodge positioned on Sasakwa Hill, presents dramatic, elevated views across the endless plains, Sabora Tented Camp celebrates flat open space as far as the eye can see and Faru Faru Lodge is tucked away in a diverse habitat.

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