The battle for the Maasai Mara: Can Kenya’s most iconic ecosystem be saved?
- Maasai Mara, Kenya – The Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve, is one of Africa’s best-known safari destinations.
- Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors travel to the reserve, generating millions of dollars for Kenya’s economy and supporting jobs, businesses and local communities.
- But as luxury camps and lodges spread across the reserve, concerns are growing over the environmental cost of tourism.
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- Maasai Mara, Kenya – The Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve, is one of Africa’s best-known safari destinations.
- Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors travel to the reserve, generating millions of dollars for Kenya’s economy and supporting jobs, businesses and local communities.
- But as luxury camps and lodges spread across the reserve, concerns are growing over the environmental cost of tourism.
Sources: Al Jazeera