Conservation and Development of Mantenge Conservation Area
The Mantenge area in Kalakamati comprises a chain of hills with diverse vegetation, rock art and a sacred well in the rock. The well is estimated to be 30 metres deep and never dries up. However, some of the community members especially religious groups from all over Botswana have been de-phasing the rock art, destroying some of the artefacts and ferrying large amounts of water for use in religious rituals. The rock art is mostly dephased by smoke from fires that are made by the religious groups that hold night vigils at the well. Large volumes of water are ferried by cars and this threatens the existence of the well. In addition, some groups when performing sacred baths in the well indiscriminately litter the area.
The area has such a scenic view of Kalakamati and surrounding areas, and is endowed with wild fruits. The area can provide very exciting walking trails and its proximity to Domboshaba hills presents an opportunity for a cultural village or an eco-tourism venture.
The project aims at raising awareness and appreciation of Mantenge conservation area with view to continue policing and protecting the natural resources therein. Through a series of kgotla meetings and a workshop the community will discuss the best options for addressing Mantenge issues. In addition, this will make sure that all the stakeholders are involved in finding solutions that will mitigate defacing of the rock and the sacred well. Finally, the dialogue will lead to the formation of a legal entity that will enable the community to implement a full project.
The area has such a scenic view of Kalakamati and surrounding areas, and is endowed with wild fruits. The area can provide very exciting walking trails and its proximity to Domboshaba hills presents an opportunity for a cultural village or an eco-tourism venture.
The project aims at raising awareness and appreciation of Mantenge conservation area with view to continue policing and protecting the natural resources therein. Through a series of kgotla meetings and a workshop the community will discuss the best options for addressing Mantenge issues. In addition, this will make sure that all the stakeholders are involved in finding solutions that will mitigate defacing of the rock and the sacred well. Finally, the dialogue will lead to the formation of a legal entity that will enable the community to implement a full project.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Kalakamati Interim Conservation Trust
Country:
Botswana
Area Of Work:
Multifocal Area
Grant Amount:
US$ 2,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,607.45
Project Number:
BOT/OP3/2/06/12
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Planning gef grant
The Kalakamati Interim Conservation Trust is exploiting ways in which to benefit from the tourism potential presented by the natural resourses in the area.There are plans to build a cultural village in the area therefore there will engage a consultant to help in formulating a projct proposal for a full grant from GEF/SGP.
Notable Community Participation
The Kalakamati community members have participated in a workshop which was intended to clarify the concept and formulation of project ideas and drafting of the trust constitution .
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