Bandits hit in Serengeti

In Tanzania on June 20, armed bandits invaded Moivaro Camp in the Ikona Wildlife Management Area in the far west of Serengeti National Park. They killed one Dutch tourist and a Tanzanian camp manager, robbed 40 other tourists of property and passports and took camp equipment.

Concerned park personnel, safari camp owners, tour operators and tourism officials met with park wardens and police to strengthen security measures at tourist sites. An extensive manhunt was undertaken and cooperation from local village elders sought.