KenyA-MASS tourism and ecotourism

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Describe the background to Tourism in Kenya
Gets over 700,000 visitors per yr. Got o see 'Big 5' animals (rhino, lion, leopard, elephant & buffalo), warm tropical climate, stunning scenery, traditional culture. Suitable for dual holiday destination, beach and safari
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What are the positives of mass tourism?
Contributes to 15% of GNP & employes 219,000. Helps maintain parks through fees. Spent £8 mil improving roads, Visa fees cut by 50% in 2009 for adults, free for under 16 to encourage tourism
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What are the negatives of mass tourism?
Only 15% of money earned goes to locals. Muslims offended by dress of female tourists on coast (Mombasa), coral reefs damaged by boats. Safari vehicles causing soil erosion, too many vehicles close to animals changes their behaviour, masai forced off
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How have they tried to reduce this impact?
Anti-harassment wardens in safari parks (no nearer than 25m from animals), boat patrols in marine parks, walking & horseback tours encouraged
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Describe Eco-tourism on the coast
Lamu small island and town near Somali border. Hard to get to. Discourages inappropriate dress, charges fee to enter and this money goes to repair traditional buildings. Hotels are low rise and built in traditional architecture, not many bars.
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Describe Eco-tourism on Safari
Tsavo National park (biggest), 60km inland from Mobassa, many tourists pass to go to Maasai Mara, animals harder to spot and therefore more wild, 4X4 tours as more inaccessible. Traditional safari camps on banks of rivers (more expensive but less imp
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Why is Eco-tourism good?
It is sustainable, as it doesn't damage the environment and most of the money stays in the country, incomes can help fund schools, wells and health centres
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