KIGOMA, Nov. 10 -- THE Tanzanian government has begun improving a 38-kilometer road connecting Rukoma Village to Mahale Mountains National Park in Uvinza District, Kigoma Region so as to ease accessibility and increase the number of domestic tourists visiting the park.

The Kigoma Regional Commissioner, Simon Sirro made the statement during his visit at the park where he had the opportunity to look at the tourism activities in the areas as well as engaging with investors.

The RC noted that the poor condition of the road has been a major obstacle to tourism development, as tourists currently take between five to six hours to reach the park from Kigoma town.

“Improving infrastructure is a key step in promoting tourism and local deve...