Kyeitali

CBT initiative program

Rakhine Coastal Region (Co-op with Rakhine Coastal Region Conservation Association – RCA)

Rakhine coastal area between Thandwe (Ngapali Beach) and Kyeitali Town is an ideal place for both Community Based Tourism Development and Marine environmental conservation.

Kyeitali Town is situated approx. 80 km South of Ngapali Beach (approx. 4 hrs drive). The road to the project area is good enough.

The Kyeitali based local NGO, Rakhine Coastal Region Conservation Association (RCA) is actively involving in conservation & sustainable use of the natural resources in this region.

This projected program is to provide the travelers who like to see the natural marine resources and who respect the local lifestyle. This is exciting new ways to discover a relatively unknown and unspoiled Rakhine Coastal region. Sea-grass meadows are widely distributed along the Rakhine coastal region and they are in very good, pristine condition.

The plan involves community-led livelihood development, education and cultural empowerment, conservation & restoration of the coastal resources such as Coral Reef, Mangrove.

By developing this project, tourism related business opportunities will occur and increase community members‟ income. Local community will get the knowledge to preserve the culture, tradition, ethnical value & preserving natural environment.

Program

Day 01: Drive from Ngapali Beach to Kyeitali

Day 02: Kyeitali and Surrounding

Day 03: Drive back to Ngapali Beach

In Kyeitali, see the plantation of a 50-hactre forest near Kyauk Taw Yaung Conservation Park, Mangrove conservation and re-plantation project, Arakan forest turtle (Endangered species). Participate in local education, health, economy and development activities. Study the Elephant fodder plantation for wild elephants in Rakhine Yoma Elephant Sanctuary, the fauna and flora of Rakhine Yoma forests, freshwater and marine products. Then visit the local fishing villages.