KARATU, Oct. 25 -- A NEW chapter in Tanzanias heritage unfolds under the wide skies of Karatu, Arusha.

On 16 October 2025, the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Philip Isdor Mpango, inaugurated the Urithi Geo-Museum, a modern sanctuary that celebrates and preserves the geological and cultural legacy of the Ngorongoro-Lengai UNESCO Global Geopark.

This landmark institution is the only protected area in sub-Saharan Africa with internationally significant geological features, and which opens its doors to tourism, conservation, education, and research concerning not just geology but also other relevant sciences.

This is the only site where tourists from around the world may completely appreciate natural beauty while als...