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Diamonds have been produced from Botswana for many years, but now some experts are fearing that the reserves of diamonds could be exhausted in twenty years time.

According to a recent report by the BBC, the diamonds in Botswana may soon be replaced by the massive income tourism could bring to the country.

Although there would be less diamond rings originating from the country, the country’s government are planning to invest in strategies to bring more tourists to the country. It is hoped that the gap left to the economy when the diamonds disappear will be met by tourism.

To replace the income from the diamond industry, the government are hoping that more foreigners will be encouraged to come to the country to go on safaris and see some of the wildlife in natural surroundings.

At present, the safari holiday sector has been kept to a very exclusive, low volume level ever since the introduction of a policy in the early 1990s. This was at a time when officials were concerned about protecting the welfare of the animals in their natural habitats.

Now, the government has to come up with plans to develop the tourism sector without damaging these ideals or affecting the natural landscape of the country.

Speaking to BBC News, Myra Sekgororoane from the Botswana Tourist Organisation says it is vital the number of tourists visiting the country does not interfere with the natural balance.

She said: “There is a balancing act between temptation to over-commercialise and make a lot more revenue today when the demand is high.”

The government has also stated that it will be sure to not flood areas with mass tourism asit plans to encourage growth in areas where there is already room available for the sector to grow.

Kerala possesses a diverse topography rich with mountains, lakes, rivers, backwaters, and beaches. Apart from this Kerala also has an astounding variety of animals, birds and marine life. So it is only natural for Kerala to be the home of a wide range of national parks and sanctuaries.

Wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala are home to diverse forms of wildlife and present animal lovers a chance to watch unusual species in their natural habitats. The emerald green forests and its wonderful flora and fauna are the cause behind Kerala being a much sought after wildlife destination. It is a natural abode for many animal species.

Flanked by the Western Ghats on its east and the Malabar Coast on its west Kerala is swilled out by beautiful backwaters. Kerala is truly a nature lover’s paradise with lush tropical evergreen rain forests sustaining a rich collection of land, marine and avian wildlife.

Some unique wildlife species which one can spot are rare elephants, Nilgiri Tahr, leopards, lion-tailed macaque, deer, monkeys, civet cats, and squirrels including the Malabar Giant Squirrel. For bird lovers, Kerala has species such woodpeckers, Malabar hornbills, kingfishers, cormorants, darters, plovers, brahminy kites etc. As one cruises along the Kerala backwaters one also comes across many beautiful, glittering butterflies and moths. The coastlines have many rare species of crabs; turtles etc and deeper in the water one can also see fish and even crocodiles.

The most important national park in Kerala is the Periyar National Park. It is situated along the Periyar Lake. Periyar is natural habitat to a wide array of flora and fauna. Elephants, tigers, leopards, gaur, sambar, Malabar Flying Squirrel, mongoose, and wild pigs, can be easily seen. 260 species of birds including Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Blue-Winged Parakeet, Flycatchers, and Laughing Thrushes are also found.

Kumarakom Bird Sancturay is located around the Vembanad Lake near the backwaters. A variety of migratory birds come here from as far as Siberia and the Himalayas. The Siberian Stork, Teal, Egret, Heron and Darter can be seen here often.

Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary is situated in Idukki district and is habitat to the rare Giant Grizzled Squirrel. The Silent Valley National Park is in Palakkad district of Kerala. It is a valued site for environmental research and conservation. It forms the heart of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Silent Valley National Park located in the Palakkad District of Kerala is regarded as India’s last area of tropical ever green forest and is a valuable biodiversity resource. One can enjoy ing rare animals, birds, butterflies, snakes, amphibians and lizards on silent valley tour. The silent valley is an absolute treasure house-a gene pool of tropical flora and fauna.

India is not just a land that has a rich cultural, historical and religious heritage but there is much in terms of wildlife that you can cherish and shoot with your cameras here. The Indian wilderness invites you to enjoy the most beautiful moments of your lifetime in India. Indian wildlife tours are a great way to freak out and feel fresh whenever you feel like. There are several wildlife sanctuaries, bird sanctuaries and tiger reserves in India where you will find yourself in the most natural habitats of the wild animals and will come across several species of wild animals that are unique to India.

The Bandhavgarh national park, Kanha Kisli national Park, Kaziranga national park, Gir national park, Bharatpur wildlife sanctuary and many others are home to several wild species and birds and the vegetation and water reserves support their peaceful survival there. There are several national parks of India, earmarked under project tiger where an endeavor has been made to preserve and propagate the tiger species. Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Gaur, Leopard, Sambhar, Deer, Cheetal,  Butterflies and birds from far and wide find their home in these sanctuaries. You would definitely cherish this experience during an elephant or a jeep safari.

The cabs and hotels available at these places are reasonable and are neat and clean with cozy arrangements. One may even plan a different type of honeymoon tour in this wilderness, near to nature and full of tranquility. The local people also make herbs and honey available and those keen on purchasing these items would surely not miss this opportunity. At times, you may get a chance to see glimpses of tribal culture in the museums nearby. The tribal culture is affected the most by the presence of animals around and is far from the modernization and mechanization of our concrete jungles; you are sure to appreciate the simplicity and creativity of these tribal people

Do not forget to taste the great Indian food while on this interesting journey. Indian food is indeed exotic and has a rich aroma that makes it heavenly and you are sure to feast on it. India has a lot to attract tourists towards it and there is lot at these places that you would love to capture on your camera and take home. Wildlife is based on the paradigm of survival of the fittest and you will see it very closely in these wildlife sanctuaries.

India is indeed a wealthy land in terms of wildlife and greenery. When one goes nearer to nature; they are sure to experience a lot of peace within and a close encounter with the wild animals shows us how great mother nature is. India has various types of tourist destinations catering to the individual tastes of the tourists and wildlife related destinations are also in plenty. Those interested in relating with nature and photography are sure to enjoy the opportunity to come to India for a wildlife tour.

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