🎀Kenya - Eco Tourism Flashcards
Why we’re the Masai driven off their land?
They were driven off their land in 1970’s to make May for traditional animals and tourists.
Initially did the Masai gain from tourism?
No, therefore they had no interest in protecting the wildlife in the park.
What was set up in 1996 and what was is aim?
A wildlife conservation area with the aim of protecting both the environment and the local people.
What were the 7 aims of the wildlife conservation area?
Lease small areas to ecotourism companies.
Only allowed to build 1 hotel.
One storey buildings
Building has to bless in with natural environment .
Use local materials to build hotels.
Employ local people
Buy local food.
What was set up in 1997, what did it consists of and who owns it?
Klmama wildlife refuge.
Three rented camps were set up and were owned by Kenyans.
How did the Masai benefit economically from the camps and lodges?
They are paid rent for the use of their land- £1000 a year.
Oracle orok pays £70 a month to Rach Masai landowner.
Money for tourist guides.
How do the Masai benefit socially from ecotourism ?
More children are being sent to school.
Better health care.
How does ecotourism benefit the environment in the Klmana wildlife regugee?
Masai are not grazing the land.
Not chopping the trees down.
Why does some Masai people not see the benefits of ecotourism?
As it does not follow their traditional ways.
What are the negative effects of ecotourism on the Masia?
Some Masai have turned to alcohol.
Most adults cannot read or write which means they are vulnerable to cheating tour operators with contracts and leases.
