African Parks clocks 20 years of success at Majete Wildlife Reserve
African Parks will showcase the remarkable conservation success story of Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi after clocking 20 years as part of it's transformative agenda
A pride of Lions captured inside Majete Wildlife Reserve, the pioneer protected area first managed by African Parks in 2003 - (Picture - Marcus Westberg)
CHIKWAWA, Malawi (Planet Defence) - African Parks, a concessionaire managing Majete Wildlife Reserve for 20 years now will showcase one of the remarkable conservation success stories in Africa to promote public awareness and showcase transformative initiative.
African Parks takes on direct responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of protected areas in partnership with government and local communities.
Majete was the first protected area to be concessioned by African Parks in 2003.
"We will ensure that visitors have a comfortable and enriching experience throughout their stay," says Samuel Kamoto, African Parks, Country Representative.
As part of celebrating 20 years of managing Majete. There are planned wildlife activities accompanied by expert guides. Visitors will have the opportunity to embark on game drives and view animals such as elephants, black rhino, lions, leopards, and many others.
A key component of successful wildlife story, is the local community involvement and initiatives aimed at fostering a harmonious relationship between the reserve and local communities.
All these efforts will contribute to raising awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism, and community empowerment.
People will also witness first hand positive impact that Majete has had on the lives of nearby communities and how they are actively involved in protecting this natural treasure.
Key to the Majete success is the dedicated staff involved in wildlife monitoring, researchers and conservation of the reserve. All these efforts aim at combat poaching, monitor animal populations, and ensure the preservation of this precious ecosystem.