AROUND AFRICA
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TIM JA CKSON (5)
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Innovation is not new to Africa, and a novel, multi-pronged
partnership in northern Tanzania proves the point. Tim Jackson
pays a visit to Manyara Ranch, where conservation is working
for people as well as wildlife.
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SITUATED OUTSIDE THE POPULAR
NATIONAL PARKS ON TANZANIA’S
NORTHERN CIRCUIT, [MANYARA
RANCH CONSERVANCY] OFFERS
ACCESS TO MUCH THE SAME
WILDLIFE WITHOUT THE CROWDS
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OPPOSITE, ABOVE Giraffe and wildebeest are among the
wildlife species that find refuge on Manyara Ranch.
OPPOSITE, BELOW In the dry season the ranch becomes
a sanctuary for the local communities’ livestock. Owners
who manage their cattle in wildlife-friendly ways are given
access to abattoir facilities.
TOP The ranch’s relocated school enables children to
attend classes without the risk of encountering wildlife.
LEFT Lake Manyara National Park, with its rich birdlife,
is a popular excursion for visitors to the Manyara Ranch
Conservancy.
BELOW The recently launched Manyara Ranch
Conservancy is already attracting visitors who enjoy
understated luxury in a wilderness setting.
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