Pioneering Africa, Menongue Game Reserve, Angola

The project set an example to politicians and business men that it can be done and also showed them the value of protecting wildlife and the value of eco-tourism especially in places like Angola. The tourism plan for the province was underway and the focus of this provincial tourism plan shifted to eco-tourism as a result of this project. Local people were employed and the field rangers were trained to do anti-poaching as well as monitoring of wildlife, others attained skills on the construction of a game proof fence which are a valuable skills in Angola. The value of employment is huge in an area such as this and the reserve with the lodge has boosted the local economy. Increased understanding of conservation and the protection of wildlife and our natural environment in all targeted groups, from the local people neighbouring the reserve to the politicians in the capital city Luanda.