# Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tanzania-wildlife-management-authority-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-19T12:36:09.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has seen recent developments regarding international recognition and domestic revenue distribution. In late August 2026, TAWA’s Selous and Mpanga-Kipengere reserves won two awards at the World Travel Awards, marking the authority’s first year of participation in the competition. This success has prompted interest from airlines regarding potential direct flights to the Mpanga-Kipengere reserve.

Following these accolades, TAWA reported the distribution of 2.47 billion Tanzanian Shillings in tourism revenue for July 2026. These funds were allocated to 11 Wildlife Management Areas, 18 villages, and 21 district councils to support community development and conservation. To bolster wildlife control, the authority has also increased its workforce and deployed drone technology.

## Claims

- TAWA distributed 2.47 billion Tanzanian Shillings to tourism beneficiaries in July 2026. (single source)
- 1.74 billion Shillings were directed to 11 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). (single source)
- 354.94 million Shillings were allocated to 18 villages. (single source)
- 379.2 million Shillings were allocated to 21 district councils. (single source)
- A total of 12.17 billion Shillings was distributed to tourism beneficiaries during the 2025/26 fiscal year. (single source)
- TAWA distributed 27 drone bees to assist in controlling dangerous and destructive wildlife. (single source)
- TAWA added 661 new wardens and enabled 187 village wardens to participate in wildlife control activities. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: TAWA distributes 2.47 billion Shillings in tourism revenue to Tanzanian communities

TAWA distributed 2.47 billion Shillings in tourism revenue to Tanzanian communities and conservation groups, while Yas Tanzania provided maternity equipment to Zanzibar's Mwera Pongwe Hospital.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tawa-distributes-247-billion-shillings-in-tourism-revenue-to-tanzanian-communities

### 2026-09-03: Tanzania's TAWA wins two World Travel Awards for Selous and Mpanga-Kipengere

Tanzania's Selous and Mpanga-Kipengere reserves have won two 2026 World Travel Awards, boosting the nation's international tourism profile and attracting interest in new flight routes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanzanias-tawa-wins-two-world-travel-awards-for-selous-and-mpanga-kipengere

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