Welcome to the World of Mama Zara
Meet Ms. Zainab Ansell, known as Mama Zara, the visionary founder of impactful ventures in Tanzania. With a deep passion for her community and the environment, she leads Zara Tours, Tanzania Wild Camps, Moshi Kids Centre, Zara Charity, Volunteers Tanzania, and African Paradise Adventures. Through her dedication, she empowers local communities, supports education, and creates unforgettable travel experiences. Join us in exploring the inspiring work of Mama Zara and making a difference in Tanzania and beyond.
Our Awards
Zara Tours – Zainab Ansell, Managing Director
The Woman Behind Zara Tours
Exclusive Na Mama Zara Na Tuzo Ya Kidunia “Nimeajiri Watu Elfu Moja
Zainab Ansell Owner And Founder Zara Tours
ZARA Tours: Best Tourism Company of The Year, Zainab Ansell
A word from Zara Tours Director
Africa’s Top Tourism Woman is in Kilimanjaro
Mama Zara Tanzanian Wonder Woman
Zainab Ansell – Mwanamke aliyejitosa kwenye sekta ya Utalii Tanzania
Founder and CEO of
Projects
Celebrating the Launch of our New Classroom at Moshi Kids Centre
Transformative Cleanup Journey in Mount Kilimanjaro with Amazing team from Zara Tanzania Adventures
This is Zara Charity, uniting for a cause, supporting our community through the power of giving.
Plant A Tree For A Better Tomorrow | Zara Charity Tanzania 2019
Happy women’s Day 2025, Zara Tanzania Adventures
Ngorongoro Maasai Preschool New Kitchen | Zara charity Tanzania
Zara Tours Yaadhimisha Wiki Ya Usafi Duniani 2018
The Honey project in Isirwa Village to support Maasai kids education
Isirwa Pre School
Ophanage Center
Kilimanjaro porters society
Ngorongoro Pre-school by Ngorongoro Marathon and Zara Charity Tanzania.
Awards
Mama Zara (Zainab Ansell) has received multiple awards for her impactful work in community development and sustainable tourism in Tanzania.
Miss Zainab Addan Ansell was awarded as the Leading Woman Taxpayer in Tanzania for the year 2023 (January – December).
2022
Equally, ZARA Tours has been recognized by Tanzania National Parks – TANAPA as the Best Tour Operator (Mountain Climbing).
2021
ZARATours has been acknowledged by Tanzania Women Industrial Awards as the Best Tourism Company of the Year.
2020
Zara Tours has been acknowledged by the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) in the inaugural Tourism Awards, which recognize the important contributions of tourism stakeholders in different areas.
2019
Zara Tours has been acknowledged by the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) in the inaugural Tourism Awards.
2018
Mrs. Zainab Ansell awarded the Most Influential Woman in Business and Government in East Africa’s Tourism and Leisure Sector (2018/2019).
2017
Zainab Ansell awarded an award as the top Africa Travel 100 women winner
2015
Traveler’s Eye presents the Sustainable Business Award honoring Zara Tanzania Adventures.
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