Tanzania bans UAE firm from hunting for violation of rules
Greater Kudu bull at Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania. Big game hunting is a thriving business in Tanzania, where hunting companies attract wealthy tourists to carry out expensive safari expeditions in game reserves. FILE PHOTO | NMG
Tanzania has revoked a hunting permit for Abu Dhabi-based Green Mile Safari, which runs safari hunting operations around Lake Natron, for alleged violation of game hunting rules.
The firm is linked to the United Arab Emirates’ ruling family. Natural Resources and Tourism Minister Dr Hamisi Kigwangallah announced the ban, citing violations of wildlife hunting regulations, including killing of wild animals not specified in its hunting licence.
