Twenty-four contestants representing regions across mainland Tanzania, vying for the Miss Grand Tanzania 2025 crown, participated in a one-day educational visit to the Pande Nature Reserve in Dar es Salaam on August 13, 2025.
The initiative was aimed at equipping the contestants with vital knowledge on wildlife conservation and promoting domestic tourism.
The visit, organized collaboratively by the Miss Grand Tanzania team and the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA), sought to empower these young women to become ambassadors of local tourist attractions, with a special focus on Pande Nature Reserve.
Speaking during the visit, Acting Commander of Pande Nature Reserve, PC Suleiman Keraryo, described the reserve as a unique ecological haven situated in the heart of Dar es Salaam.
He highlighted that visitors have the opportunity to explore diverse wildlife species, learn about the reserve’s rich history, biodiversity, and its crucial role in environmental conservation.
“Welcome to Pande Nature Reserve, a green sanctuary amidst the urban landscape of Dar es Salaam. Here, visitors can experience firsthand the richness of Tanzania’s natural heritage and the importance of preserving our environment,” said PC Keraryo.
He further announced that the winner of Miss Grand Tanzania 2025 will be appointed as the official Ambassador of Pande Nature Reserve.
The ambassador will partner with TAWA to promote the reserve and stimulate domestic tourism, supporting the government’s broader conservation and tourism agenda.
The grand finale of the Miss Grand Tanzania 2025 pageant is scheduled for August 16, 2025, at the Superdome Hall in Masaki, Dar es Salaam.
Pande Nature Reserve management also expressed their commitment to fostering ongoing collaboration with Miss Grand Tanzania organizers.
Plans include offering contestants the opportunity to spend nights within the reserve and engage in practical conservation activities, thereby deepening their appreciation and understanding of environmental stewardship.
The contestants expressed enthusiasm over the visit, particularly the chance to observe wildlife up close and engage with conservation experts. They pledged to serve as proactive ambassadors for the reserve within their communities.
This initiative marks the beginning of a sustained partnership between TAWA and youth-focused social institutions aimed at raising awareness on the importance of environmental protection and enhancing domestic tourism benefits that will serve both present and future generations.