The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism urges the public to follow guidelines to keep themselves secure and safe during the festive season and to ensure that wildlife crimes, and poaching incidences, in particular, do not occur during this holiday.

The Environment Ministry's Spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda during an interview with nbc's GMN programme said, holidaymakers venturing into places populated by wildlife should consider environmental sustainability. 

Muyunda also expressed concern over littering by holidaymakers.

Over the past few years, we have observed littering on roadsides, dunes and beaches, with coastal towns being the most affected."

He also said holidaymakers should refrain from driving off-road in the desert, as they trample on unique plant species. 

"We have some very unique plants and birds, these species will be affected."

He stressed again the ban on plastics in the national parks. 

Muyunda said there will be an increase in foot and air patrols to curb wildlife poaching.