Country Manager - Tanzania (DMC)

About the role

Magic Travels is recruiting a Country Manager to lead DMC operations in mainland Tanzania. This is an on-site position based in Arusha, combining team leadership, budget and P&L responsibility, supplier contracting and the development of premium, tailor-made mainland safari products for international tour operators and travel agencies. The role is open only to senior DMC, inbound tour-operator or B2B ground-handling professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the local team and country operations, setting clear service standards and operational priorities.
• Manage country budgets and P&L, monitor operating costs and margins and address performance gaps.
• Develop and maintain premium, tailor-made mainland safari itineraries with practical routing and reliable delivery.
• Contract and manage accommodation, safari transport, guides, experiences and other mainland suppliers.
• Coordinate reservations and field delivery, resolve incidents and keep clear communication with international B2B partners.
• Maintain supplier quality through hands-on operational follow-up and timely resolution of service issues.

Required profile

• At least five years of experience in travel and tourism, including verifiable work within a DMC, inbound tour operator or ground handler.
• Senior operational leadership, team management and personal responsibility for budgets and P&L.
• Practical mainland Tanzania safari knowledge and a relevant local supplier network.
• Direct B2B experience serving international tour operators and travel agencies.
• Professional English.

Candidates must apply by identifying relevant employers, responsibilities and employment dates, and state "Country Manager, Tanzania" as the target role. The CV must name DMC, inbound tour-operator or ground-handler employers, roles, dates and personal operational responsibilities, as screening answers will be checked against this evidence.