Tourism in Kenya Flashcards
What is the capital city of Kenya?
Nairobi
Why does Kenya attract more visitors than most other African countries?
- Encouragement from government, friendly and open to tourists
- Political stability
- Unique attractions
- Desirable climate
What are the two main physical attractions of Kenya?
- Wildlife parks and national parks/reserves
- Indian Ocean coastline
What is a major tourist landmark attraction?
Mt Kenya
How much of an effect does tourism have on Kenya’s economy?
Tourism revenue accounts for 15% of GDP.
What are some of the economic benefits to Kenya caused by mass tourism?
-Great earner of foreign exchange
-Increases the size of domestic economy, helps develop Kenya from an LEDC to an MEDC.
-Jobs created from tourism
-New infrastructure
More money to improve living conditions
What are some of the negative economic effects caused by mass tourism on Kenya?
- Country/area may only receive a small amount of tourist income
- Many jobs in tourism are seasonal , poorly paid and unskilled.
What are some of the positive effects of tourism on the environment?
- Greater awareness of need for conservation of wildlife and environment
- Income from tourism may be spent on the environment
What are some of the negative environmental effects of tourism?
- Destruction of environments and harm to wildlife
- Loss of rural quiet replaced by urban areas and noise
- Pollution problems from litter and unused waste going into rivers and the sea
- Local issues such as urban development and loss of coral reefs
What are some of the strategies for the future to preserve tourism income?
- Diversify the country’s tourist product range by opening more avenues of tourism.
- Achieve a better distribution of tourist activities throughout the country to reduce environmental pressure on tourist hot spots.
