African Parks could be considered as one of the most successful African conservation stories in the continent's history, and as an organisation are responsible for the protection, development and reintroduction of thousands and thousands of animals over the years.

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED KINGDOM - December 4th, 2013 - African Parks could be considered as one of the most successful African conservation stories in the continent’s history, and as an organisation are responsible for the protection, development and reintroduction of thousands and thousands of animals over the years. The story is no different in Malawi with African Parks coming in ten years ago to manage what was a very depleted Majete Wildlife Reserve. In the space of a decade this has seen a huge transformation with the introduction of elephants, impala, antelope and of course rhino and lion.

• Hiring of one new tourism safari guide
• Opening of a research centre with two researchers from Stellenborsch University
• Completion of new Majete airfield
• New bird packages for international and residents
• Packages developed for international guests and residents (1,2 and 3 nights)
• The Mabele Hill Hike activity was started where guests can do a half day walk to the Mabele Hills for $35 which allows them to experience spectacular views over Majete
• A game drive and walk combination was developed where guests are taken on a game drive to Mvuu Spot on the Shire River and then do a spectacular bush walk along the banks to see all the riverine birds and wildlife
• New game viewer completed
• New 8 seater boat is being built (due end of November)
• Mwembezi restaurant with new menu and signposting for day visitors
• The Majete Epicentre 1, a joint initiative with the Hunger Project and African Villages Foundation was inaugurated by President Joyce Banda. The Epicentre facility provides basic community services and is a great step towards building a constituency for conservation in Majete.
• Lions have had a two cubs and two of the female leopards have also had cubs
• A new family chalet is being built at Thawale Lodge. It has 2 onsuite bedrooms (it is not a tented chalet) It is due to be ready in December 2013

• New full day safari drives including a picnic lunch are being planned for the Pende area – south area of the reserve
• Specific bush walk trails will be developed which can capture the beauty of a particular area of the Reserve where birds, wildlife and flora and fauna can be seen.
• New picnic and braai spots will be identified in the reserve specifically targeting day visitors
• Mobile fly camps during the dry season are being planned for the Shire River islands where guests will be able to camp overnight to experience wildlife
• The family chalet will be completed
• A new campsite is being planned  for inside the reserve run by African Parks
• Packages for photographers and four wheel enthusiasts are being planned
• New concession holders are being sought such as hotel chains who can establish new lodges and hotels inside Majete
• Drive carbon credit sales to enhance park’s income with 10% carbon revenue to accrue to communities
• Contain and maintain investment in human capital, equipment and infrastructure
• Expand AP portfolio in Malawi by managing Liwonde National Park and Nkota Kota wildlife reserve together with the Malawian government

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