Serengeti General Management Plan

Serengeti National Park General Management Plan
Action 1.2.3: Install radio secrecy and minimise frequency interference
Radios are the principle form of communication for the security operations and to ensure the
success and safety of these operations, it is essential that unauthorised persons cannot access
this communication channel. This action will ensure that all park radio communication is
properly protected from outside interference and unauthorised access.
Action 1.2.4: Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies and local communities
As with the resource protection operations above, the success of the security operations requires
that SENAPA management collaborate with other law enforcement agencies and local
communities neighbouring the Park, in identifying and dealing with law-breakers.
Objective 2: Efficiency of SENAPA park operations
strengthened
The desired future state of SENAPA is one where there is an optimal number of well-trained
and motivated personnel, who are performing their functions to a high standard and have the
necessary facilities and management systems in place to achieve this. Below are described
the five management targets to achieve this desired state.
Target 2.1: Staff welfare improved
The move of the Park Headquarters to Fort Ikoma in 1997 was in part aimed at improving
staff welfare - in terms of having better services, especially fresh water, education for staff
children, social interaction, mains electricity, food supplies and expanded health facilities.
However, these improvements have only partially been completed.
This target will focus on completing the installation of all the envisaged staff facilities and services
at Fort Ikoma as well as improving the park facilities and services for staff residing
within the Park. The three management actions to achieve this are described below.
Action 2.1.1: Motivate and build capacity of staff
SENAPA management recognises that a well-motivated staff force is likely to be more committed
and accountable in carrying out its obligations to a high standard. To achieve this
SENAPA staff will be provided with the necessary training as well as infrastructure and supplies,
based on a thorough assessment of capacity needs.
Action 2.1.2: Improve medical services
SENAPA management is particularly aware of the importance of undertaking measures to
protect staff from diseases prevalent in the Serengeti area, such as Malaria, HIV/AIDS and
Tuberculosis. SENAPA management will ensure that all personnel are properly informed on
how best to protect themselves against these diseases, and that the appropriate supplies
and equipment are available.
Action 2.1.3: Improve education opportunities for SENAPA staff
The SENAPA staff work in a remote area where there are no schools that are easily accessible.
SENAPA management will facilitate the construction/ rehabilitation of a boarding school
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