In 1988, the Government introduced a new Wildlife Policy in response to the declining wildlife population. The policy acknowledged the importance of allowing people living outside protected areas to benefit from their wildlife resources, as this would incentivize them to protect them. However, even after more than 20 years, significant obstacles still hinder the fair distribution of tourism earnings, which jeopardizes the entire concept of Community Based Tourism as a transformative force in wildlife conservation. Hoopoe and many other organizations have had to adapt to an unpredictable legal and business landscape, but we remain committed to operating beyond national parks and overcoming the challenges we encounter.