Serengeti General Management Plan

Low Use Zone
This zone covers 42 per cent of SENAPA
and is contained in five blocks as shown
opposite.
The zone will have a lower number and
density of visitors than the High Use
Zone, which will result in a low frequency
of contact between tourists and moderate
to high opportunities for exclusivity and
solitude. This is reflected in the more
limited road network and in the lower bed
capacity (sees the Limits of Acceptable
Use in 0 of the Tourism Management
Programme). This is the only zone where
off-road driving may be permitted in
designated areas that will be identified
annually by the SENAPA management.
In similar ways, as with the High Use
Zone, short and half-day guided trail
walks and designated “tourism sinks” will
provide opportunities for visitors to get
out of their vehicles.
Wilderness Zone
B. Park Values & Purpose
This zone covers 35 per cent of SENAPA
and is contained in four blocks. The zone
incorporates the mountainous areas of
the Park, where the very limited road
network and the lack of any facilities
already restrict access.
The Wilderness Zone is subject to
minimal disturbance. As a result, visitor
access will be restricted to walking
safaris, with game viewing by vehicle
prohibited. The only infrastructure
permitted will be a limited number of access
roads that can be used by SENAPA
management and support vehicles for
walking safari operations. Due to the low
presence of visitors in this zone, the
Resource Protection Department (See
section F, Park Operations Programme)
will invest more law enforcement
personnel and resources to ensure
poaching and other illegal activities are
controlled and visitor safety is ensured.
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