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Bekalikali Bai now has an observation platform

June 10, 2019
Bekalikali Bai now has an observation platform

The National park’s building team just finished construction of a wildlife observation platform in Bekalikali bai – a large forest clearing that is regularly visited by forest elephants, antilopes and numerous bird species. Bekalikali bai can be reached via a trek through the forest from the Lokofa Patrol Station situated at the Luilaka River below Monkoto. The observation platform has two levels of 16m² surface each and allows up to 10 people to settle.

The platform will facilitate the observation of animals in all discretion for both tourism and research. Built in a bai its height also guarantees the safety of researchers and visitors.

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