For Majete to be successful, it needs to be able to support itself financially and not be reliant on donor funding. Tourism forms a vital part in creating a sustainable conservation-led economy. Thanks to thriving wildlife, and continuously upgraded tourism facilities and activities, Majete has become a premier wildlife destination for both local and international visitors, helping to put Malawi on the international tourism map, while creating employment for local people
Alternative sources of income are also now being investigated. A reserve-wide tree survey was conducted in 2022, to verify Majete’s carbon storage as part of plans to use nature-based financing solutions to further support reserve operations and provide an additional source of revenue for local communities.
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