Business Ventures
Zainab Ansell is the powerhouse behind a suite of innovative, socially driven businesses that are transforming tourism and development across Tanzania. Her enterprises are not just profit-making—they are purpose-driven, designed to uplift communities and preserve the beauty of her homeland.
. Zara Tanzania Adventures
Founded: 1986 Tour Operator – Kilimanjaro Climbing & Wildlife Safaris
Zara Tanzania Adventures is Zainab’s flagship company and one of East Africa’s most respected tour operators. It offers authentic experiences including Kilimanjaro climbs, African safaris, and cultural excursions—all with a strong commitment to responsible tourism.
Key Features:
- Over 40 years of experience
- Employs over 1,000 local guides and staff
- Eco-conscious trekking and wildlife tours
- Partnerships with global conservation efforts
Impact:
Zara Tanzania Adventures has made it possible for thousands of international visitors to explore Tanzania, while directly reinvesting in the communities and ecosystems they visit.
Zita Tanzania Wild Camps.
Hospitality
ZITA Tanzania Wild Camps is a Tanzanian-owned hospitality company specializing in eco-friendly safari accommodations across the country’s premier wildlife destinations. Founded by Zainab Ansell, the company offers a collection of luxury lodges and tented camps designed to provide authentic safari experiences while promoting sustainable tourism and community engagement.
Accommodations and Locations
ZITA Tanzania Wild Camps operates several properties strategically located near Tanzania’s iconic national parks and conservation areas:
- Serengeti Safari Lodge: Situated in the heart of Serengeti National Park, offering panoramic views and close proximity to wildlife.
- Serengeti Wild Camp : Located in the central Serengeti, ideal for wildlife viewing and enjoying nature.
- Serengeti Wildebeest Camp: Located in the central Serengeti, ideal for witnessing the Great Migration.
- Ikoma Wild Camp: Positioned in the buffer zone of the Serengeti ecosystem, providing a secluded safari experience.
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp and Ngorongoro Safari Lodge: Nestled in the southern part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering access to the renowned Ngorongoro Crater.
- Highview Hotel and Highview Coffee Lodge: Located at high elevations above the town of Karatu, serving as convenient bases for exploring nearby parks
Features:
- Eco-friendly operations
- Locally sourced meals
- Comfortable lodging for travelers
- Community-owned and managed workforce
- https://tanzaniawildcamps.com/
Zara Charity is a Tanzanian non-profit organization founded in 2009 by Zainab Ansell. Registered under certificate number 00NGO/00003212, the charity operates with a mission to empower marginalized communities through initiatives in education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and sustainable tourism.
Mission and Focus Areas
Zara Charity is dedicated to:
- Supporting vulnerable groups: Including ochildren, women, and underprivileged individuals.
- Empowering women and children: Through economic development and educational opportunities.
- Promoting environmental conservation: Engaging in activities like tree planting and mountain clean-up campaigns.
- Enhancing community development: By ensuring that tourism benefits and uplifts host communities.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Environmental Conservation & Sustainability
- Mount Kilimanjaro Cleanup Project: An annual volunteer trek involving porters, guides, staff, sponsors, partners, and locals to collect rubbish and other unwanted materials on Mount Kilimanjaro, preserving it for current and future use.
- Tree Planting Project: Zara Charity maintains a tree nursery in Pasua, supplying trees to various areas and educating locals on the importance of trees and environmental conservation.
- Ocean Cleanup Project: Engages in removing waste from Tanzania’s coastal areas to protect marine life and promote eco-conscious living.
Women & Youth Empowerment
- Maasai Women Make a Change: Aims to empower Maasai women by providing resources and education to help them escape the confines of tradition and create better futures.
- The Asali Project: Established in 2022 in Isirwa village, this beekeeping initiative empowers local communities by providing sustainable income sources through honey production.
Education & Child Welfare
- Moshi Kids Centre: Provides shelter, education, healthcare, and emotional support to underprivileged children, including those who are orphaned or abandoned, fostering a safe environment for growth and learning.
- Maasai Pre-School Project: Aims to provide early childhood education to Maasai children who previously had no access to formal learning, fostering community involvement and preserving traditional Maasai culture.
- Ngorongoro Maasai Pre-School Water Project: Addresses the lack of clean drinking water by installing a water supply system for the pre-school, promoting better health and hygiene.
- Ngorongoro Maasai Pre-School Solar Project: Supplies new solar panels and batteries to provide electricity for classrooms and kitchens, enhancing the learning environment.
Community Support & Development
- Mount Kilimanjaro Porters Society: Supports porters who climb Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru by improving their living and working conditions, providing health insurances, education on diseases, financial management, mountain sickness, environmental conservation, and English classes.
- Kaloleni Primary School Support: Donated new desks to Kaloleni Primary School, improving the educational experience by providing comfortable spaces for students to study and learn
Zara Charity offers opportunities for individuals and organizations to contribute through donations, volunteering, and participation in their programs.
Support a Life-Changing Project
You Can Be Part of the Impact
Every tree planted, every girl educated, and every family reached with clean water starts with someone who chooses to care. Your support helps Zara Charity continue its vital work across Tanzania—empowering women, protecting the environment, and building a brighter future for all.
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