KILOSA, July 1 -- MIKUMI National Park is set to inaugurate a new entrance gate in Kilosa District, strategically located to better serve tourists arriving via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).

This significant development is expected to dramatically reduce travel time and further invigorate domestic tourism.

Park Chief Warden Commissioner Augustine Masesa announced the plan recently, saying the gate will cut the journey from the SGR station to the park from 120 kilometres to just 19 kilometres.

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“Were constructing a new gate just 19 kilometres from inside the park. This will serve visitors over 100 kilometres of road travel,” he said.

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