The vision of TANAPA is to ensure 'Sustainable Conservation of National Parks resources and values for the benefit and enjoyment of the present and future generations of mankind'.

TANAPA's MISSION

• To sustainably conserve Park resources and values for the benefit of mankind through;
• Protecting and regulating use of areas designated as National Parks
• Selecting and recommending for gazettment areas of ecological, cultural and scientific significance.
• Strategically managing a national system of Parks that protect outstanding examples of key ecosystems in collaboration with local communities.
• Developing, managing and promoting tourism and other revenue generating activities for the benefit of all Tanzanians, the African continent and the world at large.