DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 12 -- MORE than 100 tourists arrived in Tanzania yesterday aboard a Germany-based international cruise ship, marking the second group of cruise ship visitors to enter the country in 2026.

The tourists, mainly from Germany and France, are scheduled to visit major attractions in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.

The visitors were officially welcomed at the National Museum of Tanzania (NMT) in Dar es Salaam, a venue selected to showcase the countrys rich historical and cultural tourism offerings.

Speaking during the reception, the Head of Communication and Public Relations at the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB), Ms Paulina Mnkama, said the continued arrival of cruise ship tourists reflects steady growth in the tourism sector an...