Tanzania, March 15 -- Arusha. The government has stepped up infrastructure improvements at Tarangire National Park, including roads, bridges and visitor facilities, in efforts to strengthen tourism and ensure smooth movement of visitors throughout the year.

Among the key projects is the 85-metre Matete Bridge, built at a cost of Sh1.1 billion across the Tarangire River, which separates the eastern and western parts of the park. The crossing had long posed a major challenge, particularly during the rainy season when the river frequently overflowed.

The park's Chief Warden, Senior Assistant Commissioner for Conservation Beatrice Kessy, said on March 14, 2026 that the bridge is part of wider efforts by the Tanzania National Parks Authority...