Hotel accommodation for tourists visiting Majimaji war museum at Mashujaa; Ruhira game reserve; Chandamali, Linole and Matogoro caves used for spiritual ceremonies and worshiping; Selous National Park
Target location
Mshangano , Ruhuwiko and Matogoro Wards.
The market situation
Songea Municipality has no adequate hotel accommodation to offer to tourists wishing to visit its attractions and other interesting areas in the region.
Customers
Foreign and local tourists, hunters, researchers
Market imperfection/distortion
No tourist facilities have been established and the attractions have not been adequately publicized.
Quality demands
Tourist facilities have to be established that are attractive and competitive in price, ecologically friendly and with excellent services.
Improvement in transportation and accessibility into and within the municipality are required.
Future expectations
Tanzania is becoming a leading tourist destination as efforts to promote it are being intensified.
The improvement of Majimaji war museum at Mashujaa will attract more visitors and appropriate hotel accommodation facilities must be in place. Such facilities could also be venues for conferences, workshops and meetings. The growth of tourism will improve income, provide employment and diversify the economy.
Type of investor recommended
Both local and foreign investors with capital to establish reasonably priced high quality hotels and camps, hospitality and marketing skills.
