{"id":149221,"date":"2026-02-26T20:07:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/ncaa-upgrades-road-network-for-tourists-and-investors"},"modified":"2026-02-26T20:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:53:01","slug":"ncaa-upgrades-road-network-for-tourists-and-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/ncaa-upgrades-road-network-for-tourists-and-investors","title":{"rendered":"NCAA Upgrades Road Network for Tourists and Investors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>THE Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) is intensifying efforts to upgrade and maintain its road network, ensuring seamless access for tourists, investors, and local communities.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner Abdul-Razaq Badru, who led an inspection tour in Endulen Village, emphasized that the conservation area\u2019s 646-kilometre road network is being improved without interruption.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe work does not stop. We are committed to ensuring our infrastructure meets the highest service standards,\u201d Commissioner Badru said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur machinery is always operational, and we are on site to make sure every road remains passable throughout the year, regardless of the season,\u201d he added<\/p>\n<p>Key roads currently under rehabilitation include Loduare to Golini (88 km), View Point to Naiyobi (76 km), Kimba\u2013Endulen to headquarters (77 km, managed by TANROADS), Endulen to Ndutu (52 km), Ndutu to Golini (23 km), Olduvai Museum to Nasera (54 km), and the crater rim roads totaling 110 km.<\/p>\n<p>These upgrades aim to enhance safety, improve travel times, and provide reliable access to all corners of the conservation area.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner Badru said the initiative reflects the authority\u2019s broader commitment to supporting tourism growth and sustainable local development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want tourists, investors, and residents to experience the best services possible. Reliable roads are key to achieving this goal,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>The NCAA\u2019s proactive approach is expected to boost visitor confidence, attract investment, and facilitate economic opportunities for communities living within and around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. THE Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) is intensifying efforts to upgrade and maintain its road network, ensuring seamless access for tourists, investors, and local communities. 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