Tanzania Wildlife Authority
About Company
Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) was established as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, in line with Section 8 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2009 (Cap 283), through a Government Notice No. 135 published on 9th May 2014.
It became operational on the 1st July of 2016 with core responsibilities of biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of wildlife resources outside National Parks and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This entails managing a total area of 136,287.06 km2 comprising of Game Reserves, Game Controlled Areas, Ramsar site and Open areas.
In addition, TAWA oversees the management of wildlife in captivity (farms, zoos, ranches, sanctuaries and orphanage centers) and Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)
