In the struggle for resources between man and wildlife in Africa, man, not altogether unsurprisingly, has the best odds of survival. The myth of wild africa has been exposed in the last two decades by increasing pressures on land resources exerted by a growing population. Populist governments accross the continent have often reacted by tacidly allowing access into protected wilderness areas by herders and agriculturalists naturally opposed to the partitioning of land for specific conservation purposes.

Conservation in Africa in the 21st centry relies increasingly on striking a balance between the needs of wildlife and the needs of people. Eco Travel Africa is supportive of the Eco Travel principal. This endevours to provide the means for local communities to earn and benefit from the existence of local wildlife populations. The surest means to this end is tourism, but more importantly the active involvement of local people in the industry in order that real cash revenues can replace the traditional direct exploitation of wildlife through poaching and the bushmeat trade.

Eco Travel Africa deals only with proven practitioners of the sustainable travel principal. This can be achieved in many ways. Contact us today for more information.