Kenya
By Mia Mavropoulos 9A
Introduction
Kenya is located in east center Africa. The capital of Kenya is Nairobi. The population is 44.35 million in 2013. The Birth rate is 28.27/1000, death rate 7/1000, literacy rate over 15 can read and write and GDP per capita is $1,800.
1"Kenya." Infoplease. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2015. <http://www.infoplease.com/country/kenya.html>
Tourist attractions
1 "Touropia." 10 Top Tourist Attractions in Kenya. N.p., 3 July 2014. Web. 27 Mar. 2015. <http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-kenya/>
Tourists over 20 years
Tourist numbers over last 20 years have increased massively. In 1998 there were 899000.0 tourists and in 2010 there were 1469000.0. That was a big increase. 1
1 "International Tourism - Number of Arrivals in Kenya." International Tourism - Number of Arrivals in Kenya. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Apr. 2015. <http://www.tradingeconomics.com/kenya/international-tourism-number-of-arrivals-wb-data.html>
International Tourist arrivals
Africa's International Tourist Inflow and Revenue
Advantages of Tourism in Kenya
- The tourists would bring local shops and the government money by purchasing souvenirs, staying in hotels, going on excursions etc.
- Jobs for local people are created and they can learn new skills in tourism services.
- Constructions on different tourist attractions and buildings can provide jobs and opportunities to develop new skills for local people.
- Water, roads, busses, taxis and airports are improved using funds brought by tourists and foreigners.
- Local customs, cultures and traditions are visited by the tourists.
- Local education, health and other services could be provided in Kenya from foreign currency spent by tourists. 1
- Tourism contributes to the countries GDP. It contributes by 0.6% 2
1 "Tourism in an LEDC." BBC News. BBC, n.d. Web. 02 Apr. 2015. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/tourism/tourism_ledc_rev1.shtml>
2 The Authority On World Travel & Tourism. "The Authority on World Travel & Tourism." The Authority on World Travel & Tourism (n.d.): n. pag. World Travel & Tourism Council. Web. 3 Apr. 2015. <http://www.wttc.org/-/media/files/reports/economic%20impact%20research/country%20reports/kenya2014.pdf>
Disadvantages of Tourism in Kenya
- Local communities don't get any of the profits made, the money given by tourists go to big companies such as tour operators, hotel chains etc.
- Foreign companies might bring foreign workers to do the skilled jobs leaving the local people with low skilled jobs, poorly paid work.
- House prices are increased and become too expensive for locals when foreign companies and investors buy property for hotels and holiday homes.
- Infrastructure developments are focused on tourists which sideline important projects for local communities.
- If tourism isn't sustainable, pollution and disruption could occur to wildlife habitats. 1
1 "Tourism in an LEDC." BBC News. BBC, n.d. Web. 02 Apr. 2015. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/tourism/tourism_ledc_rev1.shtml>
The Future of Kenya
Number of Rhinos poached in South Africa
Rhino poaching deaths in South Africa
Elephant population: Kenya vs Zimbabwe
What Can be Done About Poaching
- Instead of poaching guard the wildlife from poachers
- Become safari tourists (since they probably know the wildlife well)
- Be vets and take care of the wildlife
Not only would making these changes protect and save the wildlife, it would also attract more tourists to these LEDC's but also developing the country by using the tourist funds for development. The most popular visited excursion/attraction in Kenya is the safari and if people keep poaching, visitors would stop coming causing the country to not develop.
How might the threat of terrorism impact the future of tourism in Kenya?
How Can Tribes Become or Continue To Be Involved in Tourism?
- The Massai tribe
- The Ameru tribe
- The Kikuyu tribe 2
Tribes could also become important for tourism by building little souvenir shops. After most visits to new places, tourists like to remember what they visited and take the memory with them, so when the tourists purchase a souvenir, it brings money to the country and the locals. 1
1 Mutahi, Wahome. "The Maasai, Tourism And Kenyan Culture." The Maasai, Tourism And Kenyan Culture. N.p., 2005. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. <http://www.safariweb.com/safarimate/masai.htm>
2 "Tribes and Religion of Kenya." Shadows of Africa. N.p., 2014. Web. 9 Apr. 2015. <http://www.shadowsofafrica.com/destinations/kenya/tribes-and-religion-of-kenya>