In 1997 the Kunda, living 10 km from the park's entrance, started a community tourism venture to share their culture and village with tourists. By undertaking tourism, the village has been able to greatly improve their community. Profits from their first year went directly back into their tourism venture without anyone taking a salary. In subsequent years the community has bought books and other school supplies, a water pump, and taken care of the communities' sick and orphaned. All profits go into a community fund and each year the group decides collectively what will be done with the money.