So, what needs to be done?

New sustainable farming methods

When people’s livelihoods are tied to the problems and solutions surrounding
the issue, it’s hard to find a perfect answer. From the outside, it’s easy to
criticize the farmer who puts up fences ultimately interfering with wildlife. But,
we don’t know if it’s the only option they can afford to protect their crops. As a
farmer, their crops are what allow them to provide for their family. Finding
different ways for sustainable farming and new economical opportunities will
help create more jobs which don’t conflict with wildlife.
Investing in new fuel sources

Firewood is still a significant part of the country’s fuel source, which leads to
deforestation, soil erosion and habitat loss. Therefore, investing in new fuel
sources will not only help protect these habitats, but also reduce pollution and
contribution to climate change. Small scale actions can have a big effect, but
we also need the help of organizations and the government.
Focus on habitat protection

In Kenya, the government has set aside about 8% of its land to national parks
and animal reserves. This has helped protect some of the habitats and
pathways for these animals, but it’s not enough. Purchasing more land and
dedicating it to parks, reserves and protecting the natural migratory routes
would be a big step forward to ensuring that the Great Migration does not
disappear altogether.
Educate ourselves and share the issues to our communities back home

As a traveller, the best thing we can all do is highlight the issue. By visiting
these parks and spending your money, you’re helping employ more park
rangers who help protect the wildlife. It also gives governments and
companies an incentive. By travellers showing a vested interest, they see
there’s more financial benefit in protecting and admiring these animals than in
developing the land. Plus, sharing what you’ve learnt with people back home
will help bring greater awareness to the issue.