The end of Etosha?
Oct 8th, 2008, 08:27 AM
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The end of Etosha?
http://allafrica.com/stories/200810080717.html
Does anybody know anything of this proposal?
It is almost unbelievable!
Does anybody know anything of this proposal?
It is almost unbelievable!
Oct 8th, 2008, 08:41 AM
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OK here is a link to the agreement on the following page
http://www.mca.gov.na/
The following is a direct quote from annexx 1-11 of this agreement
"Any resettlement impacts resulting from the Tourism Project will be identified and documented in compliance with OP 4.12. MET will provide alternative housing for the indigenous San peoples at Government-funded official park employee housing sites or on lands transferred to theSan prior to any eviction and/or demolition of their existing housing at Okakuejo.Transportation to the primary school at Ombika will be provided for the children of ENP staff living at Okakuejo."
So there you have it move the natives out to make room for US tourists, what could be fairer than that?
http://www.mca.gov.na/
The following is a direct quote from annexx 1-11 of this agreement
"Any resettlement impacts resulting from the Tourism Project will be identified and documented in compliance with OP 4.12. MET will provide alternative housing for the indigenous San peoples at Government-funded official park employee housing sites or on lands transferred to theSan prior to any eviction and/or demolition of their existing housing at Okakuejo.Transportation to the primary school at Ombika will be provided for the children of ENP staff living at Okakuejo."
So there you have it move the natives out to make room for US tourists, what could be fairer than that?
Oct 8th, 2008, 12:57 PM
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you can thank brad pitt and angelina jolie for putting namibia on the map. oh joy.
seriously, this article seems to be written to inflame and mobilize the appropriate political elements, and i seriously doubt that the things that are written are factually true.
seriously, this article seems to be written to inflame and mobilize the appropriate political elements, and i seriously doubt that the things that are written are factually true.
Oct 9th, 2008, 03:26 AM
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Interesting topic. It's always nice to see where my taxpayer money is going.
It is a little sad to see Etosha going the way of the other African national parks, carved up by concessions.
Might something be needed, though, to "inject some quality" (using ATR's words) into Etosha? The current choices seem to be sticking to the few roads or paying for solitude and exclusivity at the private lodges outside the park. Personally, I have thought that Etosha could "Kruger-ize" themselves a little bit by diversifying the types of activities that one could do while there. For example, why not offer some trails with accompanying camps? What about a smaller camp or two, like the Kruger bush camps? Mountain biking?
It seems to me they could use something fresh, rather than just do the tired idea of plunking down more lodges. I personally detest the idea of paying insane amounts of money for solitude and a simulated wilderness feel on lands designated for the public, and I think this is an opportunity for Etosha to try to be more innovative.
It is a little sad to see Etosha going the way of the other African national parks, carved up by concessions.
Might something be needed, though, to "inject some quality" (using ATR's words) into Etosha? The current choices seem to be sticking to the few roads or paying for solitude and exclusivity at the private lodges outside the park. Personally, I have thought that Etosha could "Kruger-ize" themselves a little bit by diversifying the types of activities that one could do while there. For example, why not offer some trails with accompanying camps? What about a smaller camp or two, like the Kruger bush camps? Mountain biking?
It seems to me they could use something fresh, rather than just do the tired idea of plunking down more lodges. I personally detest the idea of paying insane amounts of money for solitude and a simulated wilderness feel on lands designated for the public, and I think this is an opportunity for Etosha to try to be more innovative.
Oct 9th, 2008, 04:39 AM
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Hi all,
this really would be a great pity when considering that NWR have just invested a great deal of money in the refurbishment of the Okakeujo camp. I have just returned yesterday from 4 days there where we occupied one of the double story bungalows over looking the waterhole. This has to be one of the best places in Africa for chilling out over a waterhole. Presently it is not as expensive as those “exclusive” lodges found in other parts of Africa with their private concessions, and is such is really affordable for the modest tourist.
I do not feel that the Eastern section of Etosha is suitable anyway to be split into concessions as this would make it difficult to traverse from one side of the park to another. They could however sell off concessions in the Western side of the park where only tour operators are allowed to visit now anyway, this would not have a great effect on the Eastern section of the park.
Lets just wait and see what happens next.
Maurice
this really would be a great pity when considering that NWR have just invested a great deal of money in the refurbishment of the Okakeujo camp. I have just returned yesterday from 4 days there where we occupied one of the double story bungalows over looking the waterhole. This has to be one of the best places in Africa for chilling out over a waterhole. Presently it is not as expensive as those “exclusive” lodges found in other parts of Africa with their private concessions, and is such is really affordable for the modest tourist.
I do not feel that the Eastern section of Etosha is suitable anyway to be split into concessions as this would make it difficult to traverse from one side of the park to another. They could however sell off concessions in the Western side of the park where only tour operators are allowed to visit now anyway, this would not have a great effect on the Eastern section of the park.
Lets just wait and see what happens next.
Maurice
Oct 9th, 2008, 05:57 AM
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Gritty and Maurice M
You may be interested in viewing my trip report which can be found at
http://safaritalk.net/index.php?showtopic=2883
The western part of the park is obviously open for exploitation,however it would require substantial investment in infrastructure (i.e. some roads). You may or may not be ware that NWR have a new luxury lodge north of Namutoni the entrance is just beyonf the Stinkwater waterhole.
http://www.nwr.com.na/onkoshi.php
Despite the accomodation and increased costs Etosha remains one of the greatest destinations for Wildlife
You may be interested in viewing my trip report which can be found at
http://safaritalk.net/index.php?showtopic=2883
The western part of the park is obviously open for exploitation,however it would require substantial investment in infrastructure (i.e. some roads). You may or may not be ware that NWR have a new luxury lodge north of Namutoni the entrance is just beyonf the Stinkwater waterhole.
http://www.nwr.com.na/onkoshi.php
Despite the accomodation and increased costs Etosha remains one of the greatest destinations for Wildlife
Oct 10th, 2008, 04:19 AM
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No need to get bent out of shape:
http://www.namibian.com.na/2008/Octo...83092A940.html
All of this anti-American talk can come to an end now.
http://www.namibian.com.na/2008/Octo...83092A940.html
All of this anti-American talk can come to an end now.
Nov 19th, 2008, 01:37 AM
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