General proceedings - Association mondiale de la Route

animals to cross easily. Deep cuts and high embankments were avoided as much as possible.
Borrow pits were left uncovered and trimmed to be used as water ponds for wild animals and
cattle. Trees used by birds as breeding places were specially identified and left untouched.
Drifts rather than culverts were constructed on the migration corridor to act as convenient
crossing areas for the wild animals.
Other places visited: Several delegates visited the Esilalei Maasai Women Cultural Boma
located along the road while some visited the famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area where
they saw many wild animals. Ngorongoro Conservation Area became a World Heritage site
in 1979. Ngorongoro Conservation area is endowed with wild animals that include the big
five i.e. rhinoceros, lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo. Other wild animals found there are
cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and wild beast. Land in the conservation area is multiuse;
it is unique in Tanzania as the only conservation area providing protection status for
wildlife whilst allowing human habitation. As such land use is controlled to prevent negative
effects on the wildlife population, for example cultivation is prohibited at all but subsistence
levels. Other delegates went to the Maasai Museum and Meserani Snake Park located near
Arusha.
Delegates boarding a bus at one point
where they stopped to view a section of
Makuyuni – Ngorongoro road
A convoy of vehicles carrying delegates
at the road side of Makuyuni -
Ngorongoro road
A group of lions at Ngorongoro Conservation
area
Rhinoceros at Ngorongoro Conservation
Area
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