Tourism is evolving into a driver of social and economic change in Africa. From coffee cooperatives in Uganda to wildlife patrols in South Africa, women are taking on new roles in tourism, supported by lodges and operators that link conservation with community development. The shift is bringing economic opportunity and shared ownership to people living near key wildlife areas.

Safari lodges and tour operators are redefining their role within neighboring communities. Many are expanding their efforts beyond conservation to include education, training and enterprise programs that create new jobs for women. These initiatives are reshaping the relationship between tourism and local economies, ensuring that more of the industry’s revenue reaches the people who live alongside Africa’s protected

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