The Tanzania Satellite Channel is a television channel owned by the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation. Its goal is to promote the preservation of the country's wildlife, as well as tourism.
History The channel was announced in November 2018 and opened on 15 December 2018, per a directive by then-president of Tanzania John Magufuli. According to Adolf Mkenda, the channel would air programming not only related to wildlife, but also programs related to cultural activities and archaeological findings.Tanzania introduces tourism TV channel, Tourism Update, 7 November 2018, retrieved 5 October 2026 On 16 January 2019, the channel started broadcasting on Azam TV, as well as on an Intelsat satellite to cater much of Africa, parts of Europe and the Arab World.Tanzania Safari Channel kutangaza vivutio vya kitalii!, Vatican News in Swahili, 16 January 2019, retrieved 5 October 2026
In January 2025, it launched a programme on the slave trade, The Slave Caravan.TBC ot launch special programme to boost tourism, Daily News, 24 January 2025, retrieved 5 October 2026 In June, it launched a campaign with WildAid, Mimi ni Mhifadhi, dedicated to environmental conservation.TBC, WildAid launch environmental campaign, Daily News, 25 June 2025, retrieved 5 October 2026
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