Entrepreneurship
We believe in identifying opportunities and having the courage to turn ideas into action.

Tazan was founded by Abdulhamid Rafii Amir, a young Tanzanian entrepreneur, in 2018, when he was just 19 years old. Today it operates across tourism, retail and electronics, automotive services, and community development.
While at college, Abdulhamid started selling food to fellow students. With limited resources but a strong desire to build something of his own, he began serving one customer at a time.
Read our story ↗Our different divisions may operate in different industries, but they are united by the same principles.
We believe in identifying opportunities and having the courage to turn ideas into action.
Trust is one of our most valuable assets. We strive to conduct our businesses with honesty, responsibility, and transparency.
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to understand their needs and provide experiences that earn their trust.
Markets change. Technology changes. Customer expectations change. We believe businesses must continue learning, adapting, and improving.
Every business journey comes with challenges. We believe in learning from difficulties rather than allowing them to define us.
Growth means more when it creates value beyond the business itself. We seek opportunities to contribute positively to our communities.
We believe there is always another level to reach, another lesson to learn, and another opportunity to pursue.
Tazan is a growing Tanzanian business brand operating across multiple sectors, including tourism, retail and electronics, automotive services, and community development.

Tazan Group ·
How a 19-year-old's food business at college grew into a group working across tourism, retail, automotive services and community development.
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Tazan Tours ·
Choosing a route, finding the right pace and what to pack — the questions to think through before you climb.
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Tazan Stores ·
A few simple checks that help you leave the shop with a genuine handset that works the way it should.
Read the post ↗See what's new at the shop, on the mountain and in the community — and tell us what you think.
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Founded in 2018 in Tanzania. Divisions across tourism, retail and electronics, automotive services, and community development.
Founded, aged 19
2018
Divisions today
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Where we are based
Arusha
Sectors: tourism, retail, automotive, community
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