Mass tourism (Kenya)

Question 1

What are positive aspects of tourism in Kenya?

Answer 1

Tourism makes lots of new jobs
Improved roads
More houses
Money can be used to build hospitals
Lots of overseas money to Kenya
Farmers have a larger market
Souvenirs can be made

Question 2

What are environmental impacts of tourism in Kenya?

Answer 2

Minibuses increase soil erosion
Can stop animals from feeding, drinking and mating
Hot air balloons disturb wildlife
Beaches may be polluted
Natural vegetation cleared
Farmland lost

Question 3

What are economic impacts of tourism in Kenya?

Answer 3

Most tourist money goes to the government not locals
Farmers lose jobs
Development only focused in tourist areas
Money goes back out of Kenya

Question 4

What are social impacts of tourism in Kenya?

Answer 4

Forced to leave homes due to national park
Busy coastal road
Food supply reduced

Question 5

What are management strategies for tourism in Kenya?

Answer 5

Meant to keep to certain tracks
Drivers should not go within 25 metres of animals
Marine parks to protect coral reefs
Pontoons created
Increase entry fees
Ecotourism
Increase the involvement of tribes people