2021, Vol. 3, Issue 2, Part A

In this study qualitative research method was used to unpack the inherent hindrances which have stifled the adoption of CBT in spite of the apparent rich wildlife tourism spearheaded by safari operators in the Save Valley Conservancy (SVC). The research results exposed predominantly non-economic constraints, key among them being poor social relations, human-animal conflict aggravated by collapsed perimeter game fence, and land tenure uncertainties. This paper recommends that inclusive community based organisations (CBOs) should be established to act as internal facilitators and organised power brokers in the region who can collaborate with powerful and highly resourced external facilitators such as government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in enabling the local community residents of Save Valley to participate in decision making on community development issues.