Randileni WMA Opportunities —

Introduction Video

Location

RANDILEN WMA is located in Monduli District, Arusha Region, occupying an area of 31,200.68 hectares of forest land, carved from Mswakini, Mswakini Juu and Naitolia villages.

Accessibility

This WMA is accessible by road transport, about 85 kilometers from Arusha City, near Makuyuni junction. It is accessible by cars plying between key wildlife parks in Northern Tanzania; notably Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Parks; also Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It takes roughly one hour to drive from Arusha to Randilen in a normal speed. Randilen WMA is under management of three villages namely Mswakini, Mswakini Juu and Naitolia.

Attractions

Randileni WMA shares its borders and wildlife resources with Tarangire and Lake Manyara ecosystem. Animals from Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks, including zebra, birds, elephant, ostriches, buffalo, lion, leopard, Dik Dik, tortoise, guinea fowls, wildebeest and other big mammals migrate to Randilen WMA which is set for photographic safaris as a major tourist activity.

The WMA conserved area is also frequented by big herds of elephant, African hunting dogs, buffalo, gerenuk, giraffe, eland, lion, leopard, impala, warthogs, waterbucks, hartebeest, jackals, lesser kudu, greater kudu, pangolin, Thomson gazelle and python that are commonly seen. The pancake tortoises are abundantly seen at the boundary hills.

Other than wild animals, Randilen WMA is home to various bird species attracted by vegetation and water sources which contribute to an abundance and variety of bird life like ostrich, ground hornbill, love birds, parrots, francolin, guinea fowls and Egyptian goose.

The areas have significant elephant and buffalo populations since the animals use this area as a migration area from Tarangire National Park. There is a breeding site for elephants where they give birth to young ones.

Tree climbing lion can be spotted in various places within the WMA, while at Lorusunyai gorges is home to pythons. Rare wildlife species like Wild dogs, Lesser Kudu, Sandy wood and Dalbergia melanoxylon tree species are also found in Randilen.

“Korongo la Duma” - A canyon where elephants produce their calves or giving birth to their offspring, is the other unique attraction in Randilen WMA and where tourists can visit to watch a natural phenomenon of which elephants reproduce.

Activities

With its abundance wild life Randilen stages a perfect ecosystem for photographic safari, and this is the only main activity taking place in the WMA. Visitors can choose to do a game drive or a guided walking safari on the hills and open savanna of the area while enjoying the nature and wildlife within it.

Investment Opportunities

Randileni has two open sites within WMA for photographic safari investments. They are commonly known as the sunset site and korongo la Dume site.

Below are the descriptions of the two sites:

Project No.1: Development and Management of tented Lodge at Boundary Hill area

Land available for investment	25 Acres.
Type of investment required	Construction and management of Permanent Structured Lodge/ luxury tented Lodge.
Key characteristics of the Site	The area is one of the prime sites within the WMA which is located at the hillside providing a clear view of the WMA, and animals at the base. The area is a best place for sunset viewing The area enjoys well-established roads up the site therefore making it easily accessible. It is located at the most wildlife populated areas hence guests can enjoy game viewing while at the site.
Planned Start Date	Immediately.
Responsible Promoter(s)	Authorized Association Consortium (AAC), P.O. Box 13685, Mikoroshoni Street, Msasani, Dar es Salaam. Tanzania. Tel: +255 22 2668615 Tel: +255 788 389 039 Fax: +255 22 2668609 Web: http://www.twma.co.tz

Project No.2: Development and Management of a tented Camp at Naitolia area

Land available for investment	25 Acres.
Type of investment required	Construction and management of Tented camp.
Key characteristics of the Site	The location of the site provides a very beautiful environment for a camp development. It is close to the famous “elephant breeding site”. Commonly known as Korongo la Dume. It is closer to water drinking spot for animals within the WMA. A wide flat land, providing a best place for tented camp/lodge. The area is easily accessible. It is close to the WMA /Tarangire wildlife corridor.
Planned Start Date	Immediately.
Responsible Promoter(s)	Authorized Association Consortium (AAC), P.O. Box 13685, Mikoroshoni Street, Msasani, Dar es Salaam. Tanzania. Tel: +255 22 2668615 Tel: +255 788 389 039 Fax: +255 22 2668609 Web: http://www.twma.co.tz

Project No.3: Development and Management of tented Camp/special camp site At Milima Mitatu area

Land available for investment	25 Acres.
Type of investment required	Construction and management of Tented lodge/Camp.
Key characteristics of the Site	Being on the three hills, makes the location of the site a very beautiful spot for a camp development. Overlooks the valleys where animals always reside. It is closer to a water drinking spot for animals within the WMA. The area is easily accessible. It is on the WMA /Tarangire wildlife corridor where animals freely move between the two protected areas.
Planned Start Date	Immediately.
Responsible Promoter(s)	Authorized Association Consortium (AAC), P.O. Box 13685, Mikoroshoni Street, Msasani, Dar es Salaam. Tanzania. Tel: +255 22 2668615 Tel: +255 788 389 039 Fax: +255 22 2668609 Web: http://www.twma.co.tz