Tourism - Kenya Mass Tourism Flashcards
What are the physical attractions of Kenya?
- Wildlife
- Mountains
- Coast
- Corals reefs
- Climate
What are the human attractions of Kenya?
- Safaris
- Balloon safaris
- Treks
- Local tribes
- Boat trips
- Bazaars
- Accommodation
What are the ‘Big Five’ animals?
- Elephants
- Lions
- Leopards
- Buffaloes
- Rhinos
What is the biggest mountain in Kenya called?
Mount Kenya (2nd biggest mountain in Africa)
How many species of fish can be seen in the Kenyan coral reefs?
Over 240
What is the name of the tribe in Kenya?
The Masai
How much money did Kenya get from foreign tourists in 2007?
$1 billion
How many people were directly employed in Kenya’s tourism industry in 2007?
250,000
How many people were indirectly employed in tourism related businesses in 2007 in Kenya?
250,000
How has Kenya’s tourism industry affected the wildlife?
More surviving wildlife. Without tourism, game parks wouldn’t have been built and land would have been used for farming
What are the economic problems of Kenya’s tourism?
Visitor numbers go up and down a lot. For example there was a lot of violence in 2007 after a disputed election result which meant lots of people cancelled holidays to Kenya
What are the environmental problems of Kenya’s tourism?
Boats drop anchors on coral and tourists take coral as souvenirs. Safaris disturb wildlife - wildebeest population has decreased from 800,000 to 300,000 in 20 years
What are the social problems of Kenya’s tourism?
Conflicts exist between the Masai and the Kenyan authorities because the Masai were driven off their land for the game parks and they make less than 2% of the money spent on the Masai Mara Park benefit the Masai people
What is Kenya’s plan for the future?
Diversify the tourist product range - develop new activities. Distribute the tourism throughout the country to reduce environmental impact on hot spots
