TANAPA Receives Modern Truck to Support Community Engagement in Serengeti

Serengeti, Tanzania – The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) has received a modern ISUZU truck worth USD 177,966 from the Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) through the ERB Project. 

The truck, which has a capacity to carry 30 people, will be used under the Good Neighbor Program in Serengeti National Park to strengthen community engagement and conservation efforts.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Dr. Dembe reaffirmed TANAPA’s commitment to advancing conservation and protecting the country’s national parks for future generations.

"Our goal is to see TANAPA making even greater strides in conservation. We promise continued collaboration in preserving and developing our national parks. 

These protected areas must be well maintained—if we destroy them, we are also destroying the environment. Nature has its way of holding us accountable, and future generations will blame us for failing to safeguard it," he said.

Andrew Mwakisu, the ERB Project Coordinator from FZS, highlighted the project's significant contributions to conservation efforts, particularly in Serengeti and Nyerere National Parks.

"Serengeti National Park has greatly benefited, receiving four trucks—two for regular conservation operations, one for wildlife transportation, and now this one, which is dedicated to the Good Neighbor Program," Mwakisu explained.

He further emphasized the project's broader impact, stating, "Through the ERB Project, we have procured multiple vehicles and essential equipment. 

This is the eighth truck we have provided, with others being allocated to Selous, Nyerere, and Serengeti. As the project nears completion, we have witnessed remarkable efficiency in the areas that have benefited from these resources."

This latest donation marks a crucial step in strengthening the relationship between national parks and surrounding communities, ensuring sustainable conservation while supporting the well-being of local populations.