Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the government have a law of giving 20% of the money got from the visitors that visit the protected areas to the near by villages.177.2 million shillings was given to two districts surrounding Lake Mburo National Park. These districts include Isingiro and Kiruhura and the money given to them is part of the 199 million shillings that is the revenue got from tourists visiting the park.
The LC5 chairman of kiruhura district Phillip Kamugungunu, who is also the chairman of Community Protected area Institution (CPI) received cheques from the park manager Justus Tusuubira to distribute to the Kanyaryeru, Nyakashashara, Sanga from Isingiro district and Masha, Kabingo town council, Rugaaga from Kiruhura district.
The chairman of CPI pleaded for UWA not violate the agreement between the neighboring villages and them about the protection of the animals and told them that the animals move to the gardens of the people and destroy their crops because there is no boundary separating the park from the community. He told the people to reserve the two Lakes Lake Mburo and Lake Nakivale locate in Kiruhura and Isingiro districts respectively. The manager of the park said UWA was pleased by the way the (CPI) handles the welfare of the village members and the park management.
A safari to Lake Mburo National park means that you are not only enjoying your holiday, but also contributing to the conservation of Uganda’s wildlife reserves.
