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The restored Majete Wildlife Reserve in south-western Malawi last year welcomed 7 000 tourists, contributing to $400 000 in gross revenue, which assists the management and conservation of the reserve and local community projects.
In 2003, African Parks entered into a 25-year agreement with the Malawi Department of National Parks and Wildlife to manage and restore the Majete Reserve by reintroducing key species. The reserve was an empty forest devoid of most wildlife apart from a few remaining antelope. Black rhinos were brought back in 2003, elephants followed in 2006, and lions in 2012 as well as a host of other wildlife, making the reserve a Big Five destination.
Employment has risen, with 140 people now employed full time, including the ranger force patrolling the park daily. Since 2014, Majete has housed a malaria research and prevention centre and assists in community projects such as bee-keeping, with production and sale of honey, locally produced crafts and cultural tours, as well as a scholarship programme for local school children.
Sourse: tourismupdate.co.za
