SECRETS ABOUT ECOTOURISM IN AFRICA.

 ECOTOURISM IN AFRICA

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Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists an insight into the impact of human beings on the environment and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats, and involves travelling to destinations where flora, fauna and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. 

In Africa ecotourism has benefited the community and the environment with it's four pillars.

Pillars Of Ecotourism

Environmental Responsibility;

As all human activities have an impact on environment. The relative health of the environment  will determine and contribute to the nature and scale of activities in other pillars though they have the same standing in sustainability of the environment.

Economic Health;

It is focused on the attraction of new businesses and people, developing an economy depends on many relationships and partnership with businesses, industry leaders, educational institutions not for profit organizations and the community at large.

Social Equity;

Raising awareness about social needs, to engage both citizens and the community partners to plan and act in response to these needs in improving the well being of the whole community.

Cultural Vitality;

It is focused on promoting of human well being through enhancing both quality of life, and contribute to the creation of social capital. where social capital is strong ,communities exhibit high rates of volunteerism. Cultural Vitality demonstrates the core of the four pillars approach to sustainability.

Benefits Of Ecotourism To The Environment and Community.

Ecotourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world with each year, more people travel using  ecotourism over conventional travel, helping preserve endangered species and habitants, keeping local communities financially stable and encouraging sustainable economic practices, Lessens the adverse effects of tourism on the environment, Raises awareness of the of the environment and culture, promotes enjoyable experiences for both guests and hosts.

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Destinations To Enjoy Ecotourism In Africa.

andBeyond Phinda private games reserve, South Africa 

It covers 28,622 hectares of land which was once used for farming  however, it flourishing into a game reserve today for over 30 years it has a haven of rhinos, cheetah and Pangolin.

https://www.andbeyond.com/destinations/africa/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/phinda-private-game-reserve/

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Virunga mountain range in the northwest corner of Rwanda lies in Volcanoes, and a home of mountain gorilla population. it has 180 birds species residing in the dense forest.

https://www.volcanoesnationalparkrwanda.com/

Kibale National Park, Uganda

The most adventurous ecotourism in Africa is Kibale National Park, it is best known for Chimpanzees trekking and having the highest number of diverse primates in East Africa.

https://www.kibalenationalparks.com/about-kibale-national-park/

Lake Nakuru  National  Park, Kenya

It is located in central Kenya. Kenya wildlife services- KWS coordinates and initiates biodiversity research and monitoring, It is in the lakeshores  of the lift valley and it is expected for elephants, black and white Rhinos, tree-climbing lions and leopard also appear occasionally to lucky visitors. 

https://www.kws.go.ke/lake-nakuru-national-park

Conclusion

Ecotourism is an aspect that incorporates tourism but is specific to promote and preserve natural environment on both large scale and small scale attractions that play an important role in the economy of the surrounding areas.

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