The StreamCan wildlife tourism balance conservation, land rights and profit?Millions travel to Kenya and Tanzania each year to witness the Great Migration, but growing tourism infrastructure is raising concerns. Conservationists and community leaders warn that development is disrupting wildlife corridors and impacting Maasai land rights. We explore the science behind migration shifts, the economic role of tourism, and ask whether conservation and community livelihoods can coexist.Presenter: Stefanie DekkerGuests:Joseph Moses Oleshangay – Lawyer and human rights activistChloe Buiting – Veterinarian and wildlife conservationistGladys Kalema-Zikusoka – VeterinarianGrant Hopcraft – Researcher and professor, University of GlasgowPublished On 20 Feb 2026
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FRI · 2026-02-20 · 19:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0220-17970
NSR-2026-0220-17970News Report·EN·Environmental
The truth behind wildlife tourism
A 2026 StreamCan report examines the impact of wildlife tourism in Kenya and Tanzania, focusing on the balance between conservation, land rights, and economic profit. Millions visit annually to see the Great Migration, but increasing tourism infrastructure is causing concern.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-20 · 19:30 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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A 2026 StreamCan report examines the impact of wildlife tourism in Kenya and Tanzania, focusing on the balance between conservation, land rights, and economic profit. Millions visit annually to see the Great Migration, but increasing tourism infrastructure is causing concern. Conservationists and community leaders are raising alarms about disrupted wildlife corridors and the impact on Maasai land rights. The report explores the science behind migration shifts and the economic benefits of tourism. Experts, including a lawyer, veterinarians, and a researcher, discuss whether conservation efforts and the livelihoods of local communities can coexist amidst growing tourism development.
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Millions travel to Kenya and Tanzania each year to witness the Great Migration.
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Growing tourism infrastructure is raising concerns.
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Development is impacting Maasai land rights.
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Development is disrupting wildlife corridors.
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Conservation and community livelihoods can coexist.
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conservation
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land rights
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great migration
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maasai land
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community livelihoods
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wildlife corridors
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economic role of tourism
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