Tourism in Kenya Why Kenya has become a popular tourist destination? Aim – to find out: What are the attractions? Who are the tourists/markets? What is the Tourism Industry like? What types and levels of facilities and infrastructure are there? Who regulates tourism? What is the impact on people and environment?

Where is Kenya and what type of country is it?

Activity 1 1a. Make a list of the attractions in Kenya. 1b. What type of attractions are they?

Where are Kenya’s tourist attractions located? Activity 2 Add to your list of attractions with some names. Masai Mara Game Reserve Mount Kenya. Coral Reefs in the Indian Ocean Mombasa Great Rift Valley Amboseli Game Reserve Lake Turkana Nairobi

Holidays in Kenya: Activity 3. Read – what new information do you find? Few countries in the world offer the tourist the variety of choice that KENYA does. Inland there are mountains, LAKES, grassy areas and wildlife. On the coast there are sandy BEACHES and coral reefs. Tourism is Kenya’s fastest growing INDUSTRY. It is the largest earner of MONEY for the local people and businesses. The Masai MARA tribe rely on it for money. Kenya has over 50 National PARKS and game reserves. Many visit Kenya to go on SAFARI within these parks. They are taken around in minibuses by drivers who are local experts on the WILDLIFE. Many tourists take advantage of the coast and its weather. Kenya is on the EQUATOR and is usually very hot and sunny. These people will RELAX at one of the many beach hotels. Most of the beaches offer lots of WATER sports. © Teachable and Ruth Edgar. Some rights reserved.

, , , , ,000 1,095,945 Numbers of Tourists to Kenya Activity 4 4a. Describe, in detail, the changes in tourist numbers shown. 4b. Why do you think that the number of tourists visiting Kenya increased in the last fifty years? What has happened to the Tourist Industry in Kenya? © Teachable and Ruth Edgar. Some rights reserved. Kenya recorded it’s highest number of tourist arrivals ever at 1,095,945 tourists in 2010.

Where did they come from? UK (113,747)16%, US (75,000)10%, Italy (54,885)7.8%, Germany (37,185)5.3%, France (33,801)4.8%, India (23,648)4.5%, Uganda (19,800)2.8%, Netherlands (20,150)2.9%, Tanzania (19,683)2.8%, South Africa (20,140)3.0%, Canada (17,708)2.4%, China (11,751)2.8%, Australia (9,681)1.6%, Switzerland (13,440)1.4%, Spain (10,643)1.4%, UAE (5,608)1.2%, Sweden (6,564)1.1%, Belgium (9,055)1.2%, Japan (9,118)1.0%, Denmark (6,638)0.9%, Norway (5,278)0.8%, Austria (7,932)0.7%, Poland (2,923)0.8%, Finland (1,868)0.3%, Russia (1,950)0.4%, Czech Republic (2,894)0.4%, Hungary (2,211)0.2%, Brazil (1,119)0.1%, Mexico (727)0.1%. Activity 5 – 5a. Describe the main patterns. 5b. What reasons could there be for these patterns?

What is the Tourism Industry like? Ministry of Tourism The Kenyan Ministry of Tourism aims to make Kenya a destination of choice and to facilitate sustainable tourism development as part of national heritage and for posterity. The Ministry is proud of Kenya’s position as one of the world’s premier tourism destinations and the country’s excellent record in the conservation and protection of it’s great wealth of natural resources. Tourism Associations Kenya’s well established Tourism sector is strengthened and united by several public and private sector associations. Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) The Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) is Kenya's leading tourism trade association, representing the interests of some 200 experienced professional tour operators.Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) is a national organization.Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) The Eco-Tourism Society of Kenya (ESOK) Ecotourism Kenya was founded in 1996 to promote ecotourism and sustainable tourism practices in Kenya.The Eco-Tourism Society of Kenya (ESOK) Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers Established in Activity 6 What does this information tell you about the Tourism Industry in Kenya?

What types and standards of facilities and infrastructure does Kenya provide for tourists? NB Facilities can mean accommodation, cafes, restaurants, night clubs, toilets, information services, enhancements at attractions Infrastructure can mean – transport (roads, airports, bus services etc), power, water, phone, internet connection, medical (access to doctors, hospitals) Have a look at these websites – to evaluate the F/I you see Activity 7. Describe the types and standards of F/I in Kenya.

Impact on People and Environment. Is the impact of Tourism Industry in Kenya positive or negative? Activity 8! Read the following slides and then write your answer to the question above – support your conclusion with evidence!

Says Dr Wangila from his research on biodiversity: Kenya's wildlife could become a victim of its own success at attracting tourists. Disruptive human presence in parks could reduce the number of wildlife, which could in turn cause a drop in the number of tourists. His research found that off-road driving in parks is affecting the habits of animals, that the presence of lodge restaurants is changing the food intake of birds, and that baboons are often found eating garbage. The research team also discovered traces of lead in vegetation along park roads. On the coast, tourists have driven crabs — an important link in the marine food chain — from beaches in front of large hotels and are harming the intertidal zone by crushing molluscs underfoot. Impact on People and Environment.

Tourism is the leading economic sector in Kenya, providing 100,000+ jobs and lots of income to the country. Kenya’s natural resources - wildlife, beautiful scenery, sandy beaches, as well as it’s sporting activities and hotel facilities - have made tourism one of the country’s major economic activities. Tourism encourages conservation. The tourism industry has witnessed a spectacular growth since independence in 1963

Impact on People and Environment. Impact on culture Tourism has also been linked to an increase in prostitution in some areas and, as a result of their earnings, a lack of respect for traditional authorities among male and female prostitutes. Despite this, the researchers found that tourist activity can benefit local culture and the environment. They note that tourism has helped preserve some musical and dance traditions among the Maasai, prompted tourism employees to learn foreign languages, and has raised environmental awareness among people living near game reserves. From research by - Dr Odhiambo

Tourism in Kenya Activity 9 – Thinking Questions 9a. Is it for you? Would you go to Kenya? Why/why not? Check out – if you are not sure - 9b. Are you different/similar to the majority of tourists who go to Kenya? 9c. What does looking at the process of Tourism in Kenya show you about Global Tourism? 9d. How does this compare to Tourism in the Methven District?