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April 25, 2026Open Access

The Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary of Ghana: A Quintessence of Sustainable Tourism

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KWKuuder C. J. WulekaARAdongo Raymond

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Implication

Randomized trial assesses tourism's role in conservation and livelihoods in a rural setting, suggesting community benefits.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the impact of tourism on environmental conservation and local livelihoods in Wechiau.
  • Sample size of 192 respondents using probability and non-probability methods.
  • Accidental sampling of 96 tourists over one month.
  • Adaptation of the sustainable livelihood framework model for analysis.
  • Local employment generated at the sanctuary increased community commitment to protecting river hippos.
  • Tourists reported satisfaction with their visits, indicating positive perceptions of the project.
  • Income from tourism-related activities contributed to improved livelihoods for locals.

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Wuleka et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b2388ba6daa22dacb8chttps://doi.org/10.83032/jems.vol3no1.245
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