Namibia: Sossusvlei shuttle ban ‘monopolising’ national parks – Africa Links 24 2

Tour operators warn that a government plan to limit driving access at a premier tourist destination to only a few operators could lead to monopoly and damage the tourism sector.

This comes after the Ministry of Environment and Tourism announced on Tuesday that driving between the Sossusvlei 2×4 parking area and the 4×4 parking area (Deadvlei) will be limited to a few operators, effective 1 May.

Sossusvlei, famous for its dunes and clay pans, is located in the western Hardap…