The Acacia tree embodies Kiroyera Consulting’s approach—rooted in deep knowledge and strengthened by adaptability, we help our clients thrive in a constantly changing world.
Mary C Kalikawe, MD & Principal Consultant
Mary Kalikawe is the principal consultant at Kiroyera Consulting, bringing over 40 years of hands-on expertise in the African tourism, environmental, and business sectors.
During her career, Mary has forged strong working partnerships with local and international organisations, enabling her to deliver meaningful change for public bodies and private clients.
Contact Mary to discuss your requirements today.
Key Projects & Partnerships 2016-2027Kiroyera Consulting specialises in delivering sustainable solutions in the Tourism, Environmental and Education sectors within Tanzania and across Africa.
Tourism Development for Kagera Schools
From 2025 to 2027, Mary is involved in the development and implementation of a tourism programme for Kagera schools.
The project’s objective is to increase understanding and knowledge of the tourism sector within national and local communities. The aim is to support personal development and employment opportunities for the youth of Kagera within this important industry sector.
Bukoba Heritage School Tours
Mary has designed and facilitated educational tours for school children of all ages within the Bukoba region, including visits to the Kiroyera Temba Hill Heritage Site.
Photo: Pupils from Hope Primary School on 29th July 2026
Tackling Plastic Pollution in Tanzania
In July 2025, Mary participated in an International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) funded study on incentivising SME to increase plastic waste uptake along the Dar es Salaam Coast and Mafia Island.
Discarded single-use plastic bottles and wrappers are a problem throughout Tanzania due to a lack of waste management and recycling facilities. Inventive solutions are being sought to reverse the detrimental impact of plastic waste on the environment and human health, boost local jobs, and leave a positive legacy in Tanzania’s towns and cities.
Mary has taken the findings into her local community and the Lake Victoria Zone, where, throughout 2026, she will seek local, regional, and multinational collaborations to rid Lake Victoria of plastic pollution.
Land & Reforestation in Madagascar
In June 2025, Mary worked with the WWF on a mid-term review of Forest and Landscape restoration in Madagascar.
She collected data and information from local communities involved in forest restoration in the Morondava area – near the Mozambique Channel on the Indian Ocean.
Development of the Blue Economy
In June 2024 Mary was part of a WWF led livelihood support project connecting with the seaweed farmers of Mafia and Kilwa Island
The project’s objective was to encourage more women and men to work in the blue economy to secure their livelihood and increase productivity in seaweed cultivation supporting climate change initiatives .
Kagera Heritage Organisation
Mary is the founder of KHO, which is a non-profit organisation with a mission to protect and preserve Kagera’s unique culture, heritage, and natural environment.
She continues to work on developing the organisation, to make it a meaningful, accessible and valued hub for future generations.
Climate Change & Biodiversity in Kagera
Mary worked in collaboration with the KAGERA DEVELOPMENT AND CREDIT REVOLVING FUND (KADETFU) on Climate Change Awareness, Adaption and Mitigation in the Kagera Region of Tanzania in light of COP26 resolutions.
She continues to develop her awareness and knowledge in the area of Climate Change and its impact on the tourism sector.
Global ATB Ambassador
In 2024, Mary was appointed as African Tourism Board Global Ambassador for Community and Tourism Development.
ATB Brand Ambassador
In 2020 Mary was honoured to be appointed a Brand Ambassador for the African Tourism Board where she leads the committee to grow Africa Domestic, Regional and Intra-Africa Tourism.
Mary Kalikawe & Cuthbert Ncube (Chairman African Tourism Board)
UWANDAE EXPO! Founder
In 2019 Mary (in conjunction with AWOTTA ) launched ‘UWANDAE EXPO!’, a 3 day event to promote and celebrate domestic tourism across Tanzania.
UWANDAE EXPO was successfully repeated in 2020 and (post-Covid pandemic) is set to return – to be confirmed.
Official Study Team Leader
Mary was appointed Team Leader for studies by the Tanzania Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by the East Africa Corporation (2017)
September 2017: Team Photo (front row, from left to right), Professor Godwin Mjema, Permanent Secretary Dr Aziz Ponary Mlima, Mary Kalikawe, Ministry Director of Procurement Mr Manyama
Our Mission
In 2001, Kiroyera Consulting was formed to help local businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa develop their interests in the tourism industry.
Since then, the company has expanded its client list to include government agencies, global corporations and non-profit organisations worldwide, all of whom are committed to the sustainable growth and development of the travel and tourism sector for the benefit of people and the planet.
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Areas of Expertise
Tourism & Strategic Dev.
We deliver solutions that improve productivity, streamline operations and drive positive transformation. Our practical, innovative solutions are linked to measurable goals.
Sustainable Conservation
We forge partnerships with organisations and local communities to develop practical solutions that achieve sustainable environmental goals for people, wildlife and nature.
People & Learning
We put people first, and leverage human capital to design and execute critical work programs. We specialise in delivering travel-related learning programs for women and schoolchildren.
Travel & Trade Policies
We use best-in-class procedures and systems to deliver comprehensive reports and insights that help decision-makers shape and implement robust policies and change.
Contact Us
Do you have questions about how we can help your organisation? Please send us an email or call, as we would be delighted to speak to you. We are based in Bukoba and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.