Livelihoods, Conservation and Community-based Tourism in Tanzania: Potential and Performance

Tanzania's tourism industry, driven by its unparalleled natural and biological assets such as the Serengeti ecosystem, Selous Game Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, and pristine Indian Ocean coastline, has grown exponentially since economic liberalization in 1986. This growth, contributing significantly to the country's GDP, also underpins biodiversity conservation efforts through a protected area network covering over 25% of Tanzania's land. For instance, the Serengeti National Park generates around US$8.5 million annually from visitor revenues, funding both its management and other parks nationwide. The study examines the potential and performance of community-based tourism in balancing livelihoods, conservation, and economic growth, highlighting its role in sustainable development.

(Ed.). (2012). Livelihoods, Conservation and Community-based Tourism in Tanzania: Potential and Performance. Responsible Tourism, 333–350. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781849772396-25