Bazaruto has the potential to be one of the most exceptional marine and coastal tourism destinations in East Africa, its communities benefitting through economic and employment opportunities. African Parks is working to increase community employment through tourism concessions, training local tour guides as well as hospitality training. This is helping to create a conservation-led economy and will increase the value to and support from local communities to maintain Bazaruto as a protected area long into the future.
The Sustainable Tourism Model is an important element to help attract local visitors to the park – this includes affordable accommodation, tourism information points and other activities. Various tourism concessions have signed contracts with ANAC, bringing them under formal regulation. Concessionaires are required to adhere to their environmental licences, particularly regarding waste removal and construction of unauthorised installations. Compliance checks are conducted to ensure that all tourism centres adhere to park regulations, promoting sustainable tourism and protecting the park’s ecosystems from negative impacts.
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park continues to grow in popularity and the planned diversification of tourism activities on the islands will enhance its appeal.
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