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In conclusion, taking you through all these slides has been a journey of discovery for me. From the tourism development strategy, SANParks tourism figures and regional and environmental forces affecting conservation and park development. Numerous conservation issues as well as points of views affecting tourism development were raised and discussed during this slide presentation. All [...]

Malelane Safari Lodge: Concepts (Slide 53) This slide gives a view from the Crocodile River towards the front of the main building, reception and restaurant. For those that have followed this debate and the liberal use of the term hotel, these pictures have hopefully gone a long way to reduce the perception of a large [...]

Malelane Safari Lodge: Concepts (Slide 52) This slide illustrates various views of the chalets, clearly showing how these buildings are integrated into the natural landscape. 0 people like this article. Like 

Malelane Safari Lodge: Concepts (Slide 51) Another view of a family chalet. 0 people like this article. Like 

Malelane Safari Lodge: Concepts (Slide 50) The next few slides give an indication of the architect’s conceptional designs. The flat roof reduces the visual exposure of the buildings. Lanscaped gardens will not be introduced in order to allow the natural vegetation to come closer to the chalets. This reduces the visual and ecological impact. This [...]

Malelane Safari Lodge: Rationale (Slide 50) The layout of the proposed Radisson Blu Safari Resort, when placed on Google Earth, illustrates the closeness of the lodge to the Crocodile River and the southern boundary of the Kruger National Park. The reception and main public areas are placed closest to the river with a view to [...]

Malelane Safari Lodge: Rationale (Slide 49) In many places and national parks in Africa, high density lodges have been developed. The perspective of the lodge on the Chobe River near Kasane gives a good impression of how these lodges could still have natural and rustic appearances.   0 people like this article. Like 

River Valley-Shared Resource Area (Slide 48) It is clear that the southern region of the Crocodile River is the shared resource between development and conservation. Each one has an effect on the success of the other. Coordination in planning and development is essential to reduce negative impacts on conservation and tourism. This valley should therefore [...]

Approved Zoning (Slide 47) In this enlarged map, it is clear that the Radisson Blu Safari Resort is placed within the buffer zone surrounding the tourist road that is zoned as low intensity leisure. It is the surrounding carrying capacity of this zone that much of the debate around the size of the development is [...]

Malelane Region-Viewshed Analyses (Slide 46) The extent of the detailed visual exposure and effect on the Radisson Blu Safari Lodge site is illustrated on this map. 0 people like this article. Like