Several conservationists and environmentalists have joined the opposition to the construction of the road through Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. The proposed road is to run through the Serengeti, from Arusha to Musoma.
This idea has been strongly opposed by many groups, including environmentalists, scientists, tourists and tour operators – including TATO and several members of ETOG.
The U.S has also joined the opposition and it is against the construction of a road through the Serengeti game reserve. The US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson says they have raised their concerns with the Tanzanian authorities who promised to address the issue.
Environmentalists say the new road could affect the famed wildebeest migration and threaten endangered species. Suggestions have been made that there is a possibility of alternative routes to the south of the park or through Kenya has been suggested. Both the German government and the World Bank have offered to finance the research and development of this.
Tanzania however says the road will spur development. What are your thoughts on this issue….please weigh in!
