New National Park in Mozambique has no money

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New National Park in Mozambique has no money

2:36 CAT | 29 Sep 2016

Voa / Luís Namanha, administrator of the Magoe National Park

The recently created Magoe National Park in Tete province lacks the money to actually start operating. To fund the construction of fixed checkpoints in an area rich in wildlife, for example.

According to park manager, Luis Namanha, there is no lack of wild animals to delight tourists, but the park needs roughly US$1,600,000 for a full range of operations.

Namanha says the park, which covers a vast area of Tete in central Mozambique, including the assive Cahora Bassa dam, one of the largest hydroelectric projects in Africa and the world, has great potential for eco-tourism revenue. At least 20 potential tourist accommodation sites have been identified.

Namanha is excited but apprehensive. Transport and human resources are two major challenges. Without all-terrain vehicles and rangers, poaching will be a serious problem. Namanha is seeking the help of partners like the World Wildlife Fund for help addressing the situation.

Source: Voa Portugues