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State of Conservation

87
Reports
14
Properties concerned
10
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start: 1995close
Threats* : Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreationclose
Region: Africaclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2012 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2011 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2007 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Risk of collapse of historic buildingsb) Construction of the replica of the Gorée Memorial
No
lakes of ouniangaLakes of Ounianga chad Chad 2015 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
lakes of ouniangaLakes of Ounianga chad Chad 2014 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2024 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2021 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2019 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2017 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2014 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2012 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2007 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2006 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2024 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Challenging situation of community livelihoods; Condition and conservation of the Laetoli hominid footprints
No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Challenging situation of community livelihoods; Condition and conservation of the Laetoli hominid footprints
No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2021 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Challenging situation of community livelihoods; Condition and conservation of the Laetoli hominid footprints
No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2019 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Challenging situation of community livelihoods; Condition and conservation of the Laetoli hominid footprints
No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2017 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Challenging situation of community livelihoods; Condition and conservation of the Laetoli hominid footprints
No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2015 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2014 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2012 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2011 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2010 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2009 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2007 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2006 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2005 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2004 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Decline in animals population; b) Reduction of control fires
No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2002 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Decline of the fauna populations
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2024 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers; Inappropriate restoration and reconstruction
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2021 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2019 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2017 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2015 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2014 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2009 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: d) Difficulties with operational aspects of maintenance and conservation implementation including lack of preventive maintenance funding and programminge) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritage
No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2007 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritageb) Lack of integration of natural values in management of site
No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2006 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritageb) Lack of integration of natural values in management of sit
No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2005 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Difficulties with operational aspects of maintenance and conservation implementation ; b) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritage; c) Lack of integration of natural values in management of site
No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2004 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities; b) Fire
No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2003 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities
No
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
No
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2021 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2021 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2018 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2016 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2014 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2012 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2009 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2007 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Degradation of buffer zone
No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2006 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Degradation of buffer zone
No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2005 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Anti-personnel mines infestation in the park; b) Degradation of lands around the park
No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2004 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Serious security issues (landmines); b) Fires
Yes
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2024 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching ; Need for increased involvement of local communities
Yes
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching ; Need for increased involvement of local communities
Yes
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2021 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching ; Need for increased involvement of local communities
Yes
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2019 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching ; Need for increased involvement of local communities
Yes
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2018 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching
Yes
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2017 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching
Yes
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2016 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching
Yes
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2015 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching
Yes
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2014 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Reduction of elephant population
No
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2013 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Reduction of elephant population
No
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2012 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Reduction of elephant population
No
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2011 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: b) Reduction of elephant populations;
No
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2010 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2008 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2002 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Threats to wildlife migration and populations
No
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2001 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Threats to wildlife migration and populations
No
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 1999 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2017 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species
Yes
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2024 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2021 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2018 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2016 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2015 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port project; Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2014 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port project; Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2012 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: b) Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port projectc) Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2011 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2010 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2008 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2007 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Environmental pressure
No
vredefort domeVredefort Dome south africa South Africa 2009 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No

* : The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).

** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.


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