Tanzania, March 13 -- Arusha. The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (Tato) has formally withdrawn a public notice it issued earlier this week about alleged flooding in Serengeti National Park and apologised to the government, tourism stakeholders and international visitors.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Tato chairman Wilbard George Chambulo acknowledged that the association had overstepped its mandate by issuing the notice on March 9, 2026, warning about a reported flood situation in the iconic wildlife reserve.

"On behalf of Tato, I humbly and sincerely convey our apology to the Government of Tanzania, our valued international visitors, tourism partners, development partners, stakeholders and the general public," Mr Chambu...