Zanzibar (tourism)

Question 1

Why is it attractive to tourists (7)

Answer 1

Climate – temperature always 28-38 degrees
 Island surrounded by coral reefs
 Unspoilt white sand beaches
 Swimming with dolphins
 Jozani forest reserve with walks with guides
 Red Columbus monkey can be seen
 Stone Town with Dr Livingstone’s house

Question 2

Effects of tourism on the environment (4)

Answer 2

Good
 Hotels at Nungwi built to fit in with the environment
Bad
 Raw sewage flows straight into the Indian ocean
 Waste left around island
 Fear of water contamination and lack of drinking water

Question 3

Effects of tourism on local people (10)

Answer 3

Good
 Job opportunities
 More diverse economy - no longer just relying on primary industry
 Improved roads to use
Bad
 Loss of fishing stocks
 Loss of access to beach for locals as the hotels control it
 Many jobs menial and low paid
 Fresh water supplies are only for the benefit of the hotels
 Cost of food has risen locally
 Tourists culture and behavior often offends locals
 The local economy starts to depend on tourism
 Increased crime and muggings