Community Participation in Tourism Planning at Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi

Abstract This research assessed the local community's participation in protected area-based tourism planning at Majete Wildlife Reserve Malawi. The assessment was based on participatory elements from community framework for planning. A qualitative approach applied, and both secondary primary data sources were used. Content analysis used to analyse data. Results show that reserve has a system allows continuous process, with financial resources committed support process. Local people are represented by independent community-based organisations traditional leaders during processes. But communities have limited access information experts. also lacks an appropriate decision-making structure can facilitate efficient flow of management decisions communities. There is need empower regard them as partners processes so they influence decisions.