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The
only place on Serengeti’s Western Corridor where local
people’s needs are incorporated into conservation efforts.
Traditional Banda’s have been built matching local
conditions, using local materials, and by local people. The
centre has been able to provide employment to local people,
while efforts are being made to establish projects of
benefit to local people such as clean water, and income from
sustainable craft making. Part of the revenue generated from
the Ecotourism Centre goes towards community development
initiatives. The Ecotourism Centre offers the following
services.
·
Safe
and Secure Campsite (capacity of over 50 persons) with
shower and cooking place.
·
Watering
hole for view of night animals.
·
Traditional
Banda’s (single, double and family rooms), all with shower
and toilet.
·
Driver/guide
rooms adjacent to the Banda’s.
·
Dining/party
room cum conference room (capacity of 40 persons).
·
Satellite
television and video facilities.
·
Children’s
play ground.
·
Open,
private traditional huts for refreshments.
·
Traditional
gift/craft shop.
A
24 Hr Ambulance service is available to SECUCE from the
nearby Bunda District Designated Hospital, and the Handajega
Airstrip is nearby for emergency evacuation.
Please
note that all meals are served at the site by qualified
Chefs, therefore there is no need of carrying own food.
Campers/Backpackers are allowed to bring their own food
supplies.
Mrs
Maggie Mlengeya (Managing Director)
Email:
serengetiso@yahoo.com
Tel
255-27-253 7095, Cell
255-748-40 6996
Or
Rafiki
Africa, New Mwanza Hotel.
Tel
255-28- 49040, Cell
255-748- 32 1180
Email:
rafikiafrika@yahoo.com
Or
Kirstin
Lightfoot,
567
SE Shoemaker Place, Pullman,
WA 99163, USA.
Tel
509-339-24-9, Email: kirstin@vetmed.wsu.edu
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