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Proposed Cable Car Project from Machame Area to Shira on Mount Kilimanjaro

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  • Tanzania's Ambassador to France, Saidi Othman Yakubu, discussed tourism development in Kilimanjaro Region on August 19, 2026.
  • The proposed Cable Car project aims to connect the Machame area to Shira on Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • The project is intended to increase tourist numbers, particularly from France.
  • Discussions emphasized the importance of complying with conservation requirements for the project.
  • Mount Kilimanjaro is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which the project must respect.

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Among the issues discussed was the proposed Cable Car project from the Machame area to Shira, with emphasis placed on ensuring that the project complies with conservation requirements and respects Mount Kilimanjaro’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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