Wildlife the natural beauty of ethiopia amazes the firsttime visitor. Ministry of culture and tourism ethiopia wikipedia. Furthermore, it also identifies the challenges and future directions to put into practice for future wildlife tourism industry. However, wildlife has a very diverse set of ecosystems ranging from humid population in ethiopia has diminished over the past. Ethiopia national parks and game reserves africa guide. Ethiopia is a treasure trove of natural beauty, however it currently isnt living up to its tourism potential.
The safar i tourism is the most common excursion of. The national park is beautiful with a chance to see beautiful wildlife in an area surrounded by a variety of environments, the lakes are lovely and calming, the people are so helpful. Safari tourism, ecotourism and recreational tourism. Sa fari tourism, ecotourism and recreational tourism. It is home to the worlds most endangered canine species and endemic ethiopian wildlife like the walia ibex and gelada baboon. However, the wildlife tourism and conservation practices are still at low attention. Ethiopian wildlife conservation authority, addis ababa.
While you can certainly see some of the larger and more obvious game animals such as lions and elephants in various areas of the country, ethiopias main attraction lies in the sheer variety of its smaller and perhaps less dramatic wildlife. Hailed by emperor haile selassie i, it led to the birth of the african union. Ethiopian wildlife conservation authority home facebook. Safari is the most practiced type of wildlife watching tourism. Ethiopia attractions, historical places, parks, wildlife and. The tourism sector is now a major driver of the maldives economy with a direct contribution of 33% to the gdp excluding sectors linked to tourism the tourism sector contributes to more than 44% of total taxes more than 14,000 people directly employed in the resorts the tourism sector contributes with 80% of foreign exchange earnings 461,000.
Interested person can place order to publishers contact indicated below published by. Our tailor made option will allow us to put together your perfect customized tours. If you want the best and can buy use ethiopian rift valley safaris tio do omo. The case of alatish national park, northwest ethiopia. Ethiopian environmental protection authority, and the wildlife conservation. Ethiopia is the second largest country in africa with land area coverage of 1. Effectiveness of ethiopias legal framework for wildlife crime. Before engaging in a study of tourism, lets have a closer look at what this term means definition of tourism. Ethiopias geological history, ranging from mountains over 4,500 meters,000 feet high to salt plains meters 427 feet below sea level, has.
Wildlife conservation in india hundal showed the presence of about 360 animals in the wild. The country is known for its unusually high level of endemism i. Today, tourism principal secretary joe okudo, cbs and his wildlife. Please take a look at the various tour activity that we currently offer, the adventure of a lifetime waits. There is no legislation dedicated to animal welfare in ethiopia. The economy of ethiopia has prospered for many years on agricultural products but currently, the country expands to industrialization and service providing for additional incomes. Tourism principal secretary joe okudo welcomes kenya airways return flight kq003 from new york to nairobi share and enjoy. Democratic republic of congo, djibouti, equatorial guinea, eritrea, ethiopia, gabon. Tranquilization and translocation of aberrant tigers has been perfected in the state of west bengal where the sundarbans is located. However, due to the difficulties of implementing community based ecotourism and wildlife conservation in practice, the expected amount of return cannot be achieved yet. Wildlife tourism can be recognized in many african countries, including ethiopia. Nov 05, 2008 tourism promotion and development of facilities for visitors in ethiopia have until now concentrated primarily on attracting onetime visitors who come to travel the historic route andor go to the southwest to observe exotic peoples and wildlife.
Ethiopia has been very forwardlooking in its provision of national park areas and there are at present a dozen regions within the country that have been designated as protected areas for wildlife. Opportunities and challenges for wildlife conservation. Building conservation tourism in ethiopia african wildlife. The history of modern wildlife conservation in ethiopia. These depicted travels to the land of punt, which the egyptians knew was the source of the nile, and where they traded for gold, incense, ivory and slaves.
Ethiopia is a cultural and natural wonder, with nine unesco world heritage sites. Ethiopia is a land of rugged mountains some 25 are over 4000 meters high broad savannah, lakes and rivers. While ecotourism and sustainable tourism are recognized as an important, growing tourism segment, primary research to quantify the size and scope of the market in the usa or internationally is lacking work with unwto to collect consistent visitor data, at least from primary markets. Pdf wildlife conservation challenges in eastern ethiopia. Tourism in ethiopia dates back to the preaxumite period when the first illustrated travel guides to ethiopia can be found in the friezes of the pyramids and ancient sites of egypt.
Theyre all directly or indirectly dependent on the natural environment. A group was created in 1966 called the ethiopian wildlife and natural history society, which focuses on studying and promoting the natural environments of ethiopia along with spreading the knowledge they acquire, and supporting legislation to protect environmental resources. World bank concludes that ssa could be on the cusp of an economic takeoff, much like china was 30 years ago, and india was 20 years ago. Wildlife resources of ethiopia scientific research publishing. In ethiopia crop raiding is an increasing problem for communities living along with wildlife such as protected areas, sanctuaries. Our services birding tours in ethiopia ethiopian wildlife. Measuring the economic value of wildlife watching tourism. There are a number of ways tourism can be defined, and for this reason, the united nations world tourism organization unwto embarked on a project from 2005 to 2007 to create a common glossary of terms for tourism. Wildlife conservation strategies and management in india.
Department of biology zoological science, adigrat university, ethiopia abstract. Wildlife of india today the flora and fauna of wild species today is declining rapidly in india possible extinction is a possibility for over 77 mammals, 72 bird species, 17 reptile species, 3 amphibian species large amount of butterflies and beetles which are considered to be endangered. Unwto briefing paper unwto towards measuring the economic value of wildlife watching tourism in africa areas. The ethiopian wildlife conservation authority is a governmental authorized body that organized to mange national parks, sanctuaries, and control hunting areas of ethiopia. Otherwise use one of the many tour companies you can find with a weebsite for doing omo. The beginning of the modern wildlife conservation movement in ethiopia back in the 1960s laid down a foundation for the birth of modern concepts of nature and natural resource conservation, including the thought of cultural conservation in the country. Dec 02, 2019 situated within the great rift valley and believed to be the cradle of humankind, ethiopia is a melting pot of eastern, western and african cultures, matured into a fabulous mixture of races, religions, tribes and languages.
Pdf on jan 1, 2015, alemneh amare and others published wildlife resources of ethiopia. Experience the beauty of ethiopia and her endless wildlife in the best possible way with ethiopia wildlife tours ewt. Our ethiopia wildlife tours take us across an extraordinary range of scenes. Awf is working to change that through several conservation enterprise initiatives. Wildlife tourism can be recognized in man y african countries, including ethiopia. Oct 26, 2015 by kumara wakjira, ethiopia, elp 2015 written on october 26, 2015. Naturebased tourism is a broad category for a number of different tourism experiences, including birdwatching, stargazing, biking, scuba diving, fishing, camping, hiking, and more. With unesco world heritage sites dotted around the signature high central plateau and mountainous geography of ethiopia, this country is an excellent destination for wildlife enthusiasts, adventure travelers, and tourists alike.
Conservation of wildlife requires an integrated effort from both conservation stewards and support from local communities. Tourism is one of the key industries driving the current change and tourism could be a transformative tool within this takeoff. Instead ethiopia and the ministry face an international cultural boycott by all the top international pageant organisations. Because this figure covers only a small number of countries and is based on some inconclusive data, it can. Ethiopia is one of the worlds rich biodiversity countries among the world leaders in terms of species richness and and it deserves attention regionally and globally 1, 2. Ethiopia is one of the best kept secrets in the world for seeing an astonishing range of wildlife. Their invaluable support facilitated the difficult task of developing this valuable document which can be used to develop a strategy practical intervention mechanisms to combat illegal wildlife trade in ethiopia. Amazing natural park with different types of animals, the town is really amazing and very good views of the lack abaya and chamo lakes. Overview iconic mountains and an impressive array of wildlife. Building conservation tourism in ethiopia african wildlife foundation. As well as providing enjoyment for millions of people, wildlife watching tourism is a significant source of income and employment for a growing number of communities, particularly in developing countries, and underlines the value of conservation. Towards measuring the economic value of wildlife watching. Wildlife regulation in ethiopia was introduced in 1908, during the reign of. Since independence, there has been a steady rise in the number of protected areas pas national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, especially after the enactment of the.