South Sudan wants to become a major ecotourism spot by promoting the Great Nile Migration, recently named the largest land mammal migration worldwide. Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel met with Wildlife Minister Rizik Zakaria Hassan on Monday to discuss using natural resources for economic growth. They talked about how wildlife migrations can help develop the nation through tourism.
The Great Nile Migration gained fame last year as six million animals travel across eastern South Sudan each year. These include antelopes, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes moving through an area covering more than 100,000 square kilometers. This remains one of Africa's least explored natural wonders despite rivaling famous wildlife spectacles elsewhere on the continent.
Minister Rizik presented South Sudan's bid to host the 2025 East Africa Tourism Expo during the meeting. He said this event would highlight South Sudan as an emerging destination with many opportunities. The minister pointed out that the country has many endangered species and a rich cultural heritage shown through music, dance, and crafts.
The Vice President stressed that peace must come before tourism can succeed in the country. He called for more investment in roads and hospitality facilities to support visitors. Though security issues have limited tourism development, new interest in the natural environment has created hope for the future. Conservation experts call the Boma-Badingilo ecosystem one of Africa's last untouched wildlife areas.
The Great Nile Migration gained fame last year as six million animals travel across eastern South Sudan each year. These include antelopes, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes moving through an area covering more than 100,000 square kilometers. This remains one of Africa's least explored natural wonders despite rivaling famous wildlife spectacles elsewhere on the continent.
Minister Rizik presented South Sudan's bid to host the 2025 East Africa Tourism Expo during the meeting. He said this event would highlight South Sudan as an emerging destination with many opportunities. The minister pointed out that the country has many endangered species and a rich cultural heritage shown through music, dance, and crafts.
The Vice President stressed that peace must come before tourism can succeed in the country. He called for more investment in roads and hospitality facilities to support visitors. Though security issues have limited tourism development, new interest in the natural environment has created hope for the future. Conservation experts call the Boma-Badingilo ecosystem one of Africa's last untouched wildlife areas.
