🎀Kenya- Mass Tourism Flashcards
Where is Kenya?
East Coast of Africa
2 positive economic aspects on tourism in Kenya?
In 2003, 219,000 people had jobs and worked for the tourist industry.
Local market sells, which boosts local economy.
A social positive benefit of tourism on Kenya?
The culture and customs of Native tribes of Maasai are persevered like traditional dances.
An environmental positive aspects of tourism in Kenya?
23 national parks in Kenya- have to pay helps economy.
They protect environment.
What are the big 5?
Elephants Lions Buffalo Rhino Leopard
5 environmental problems of mass tourism in Kenya?
When your guides go off track they destroy nature and wildlife whilst also increasing soil erosion.
Wildlife = scared of people = surround breeding patterns .
Hot air balloons make loud bangs which scare animals
Pollution on beaches
Coral killed by boat anchors and tourists.
2 economical problems of mass tourism in Kenya?
Most of the tourists money spent goes to government not locals
Farms loose jobs due to natural vegetation cleared for buildings.
4 social problems of mass tourism in Kenya?
Nobody can live in the national parks.
Busy coastal roads means a lot of traffic
Local people my making money
Changes to local culture and traditions
6 management strategies to maintain numbers in Kenya and reduce problems?
Creation of marine park to protects coral
Education of tourists
Pantone created so boats can stood anchors
Increase entry fee to reduce visitor numbers
Increase involvement of tribal people
Walking and tours on horseback rather than safari car to reduce pollution and preserve vegetation.