Tourism Case Study: Kenya Flashcards
Where is Campi ya Kanzi Eco-Lodge located?
Next to Amboseli National Park on a 400 mile ranch owned by Masai herdsmen
What is the maximum capacity of guests at Campi ya Kanzi?
12 guests at a time
What is the altitude range of the ranch?
3000 - 6900 ft
Name the ‘Big Five’ animals found at Campi ya Kanzi.
- Elephant
- Rhino
- Leopard
- Lion
- Buffalo
How many staff members assist at Campi ya Kanzi?
30 Masai staff members
What is Tembo House used for?
Meals, reading, playing games, and enjoying views
What materials are used for the camp’s facilities?
- Thatched roofs
- Lava rocks
- Masai crafts
Describe the accommodation at Campi ya Kanzi.
Six tents with wooden floors, verandas, and en-suite bathrooms made from local galena rock
What is a unique activity offered at Campi ya Kanzi?
Early morning walks with a Masai tracker
What is the conservation goal of Campi ya Kanzi?
To make wildlife profitable through tourism
What percentage of Kenyan wildlife lives outside of National Parks?
75%
What is the purpose of the conservation fee of $120 per day?
- Reimburse Masai for livestock losses
- Support education for the poorest and best students
- Provide basic medicines to the community
What kind of energy sources does Campi ya Kanzi utilize?
Solar energy for electricity and hot water
How is water managed at Campi ya Kanzi?
Recycled through lava filters for the vegetable garden and water ponds
What is unique about the involvement of the Masai community at Campi ya Kanzi?
The Maasai community own the camp and share its profits
True or False: Campi ya Kanzi demonstrates how community, tourism, and conservation can work together.
True
