In view of the kenyan tourism policy, the study focused on the following topics. Located in a terrain that is mainly grassland makes the game park on of the most populated game parks in kenya attracting most of the tourists that visit kenya. Tourism is the second largest sector of kenyas economy. It contributes about 11% of the gross domestic product gdp. The wildlife conservation and m act kenya law reports. The landscapes vary from craggy, volcanic cinder fields to impassable areas of sanddune systems and gritty scrub where jackals scamper and ostriches pe. Kenya protected areas and wildlife services project english abstract. The landscapes vary from craggy, volcanic cinder fields to impassable areas of sanddune systems and gritty scrub where jackals scamper and ostriches peck.
Kenya protected areas and wildlife services project english. Kenyas wildlife is the basis of the countrys tourism industry. Drawn by wildebeest, tourists pour into kenya despite. Kenyas wildlife populations are declining markedly as. The international demand for ivory and rhino horn is fuelling catastrophic declines in the elephant and rhino populations in kenya, tanzania and throughout africa. Tourism revenuesharing around national parks in western uganda. The programme works very closely with the kenya wildlife service kws, which is the. In the article, effects of tourism in kenya, makau argues that kenya has 43 national parks and largely writes about maasai mara due to its trademark in wildlife tourism. The world economic forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. There are critical issues and challenges affecting kenyas competitiveness and sustainability as tourist destination. This helps reduce dependence on other sectors such as agriculture, which are subject to weather and market conditions that can often be unpredictable.
Kenya is a mega biodiverse country with over 35,000 species of flora and fauna. An understanding of the wildlife tourism market is fundamental for the development of a. Tourism in kenya has had difficult times over the years, particularly a prolonged period lackluster performance in the 1990s see akama, 1999. Incorporated as a notforprofit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in geneva, switzerland, the forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. Hunting tourism, recreational and subsistence hunting is widely practiced across southern and eastern africa, with hunting tourism or sport hunting regarded as being highly profitable yet is often accused of contributing little to national economies. Ikiara, for example, describes performance in the 1990s as erratic ikiara, 2001. The wildlife tourism market to kenya 20022003 by shem w. The research project leading to this thesis was funded by the mhotourism. Ecotourism kenya is excited to be invited to the launch of the first status of wildlife conservancies report 2016. In another article on tourism marketing, sustainable development and international tourism eccles 1995, the authors metaanalysis is related to destination planning, marketing and promotion, and new products. In addition, in kenya, more than 70% of wildlife is found in unprotected land, again, communities own that.
Kenya is home to a large abundance and diversity of wild species of birds, mammals and plants across a myriad of habitats. While it can include eco and animalfriendly tourism, safari hunting and similar highintervention activities also fall under the umbrella of wildlife tourism. Kenya protected areas and wildlife services project. Jul 17, 2017 tourists to kenya are shrugging off fears of potential violence during elections in august, pouring into the east african country in droves for a chance of seeing the annual wildebeest migration. In contrast, effects of tourism activity on a population or ecological community level are generally more indirect and can be either positive, negative or neutral buckley, 2009. The tourism sector recorded the highest number of arrivals ever at 1,265,6 tourists as at december 31, 2011. May 09, 2016 25 thoughts on kenyas tourism statistics the numbers game valerieoutram may 9, 2016 at 7. The kenya wildlife service kws conserves and manages kenyas wildlife for the kenyan people and the world. Najib balala have relaunched the ocean sports tourism project expected to attract both. Kenyas wildlife needs tourists to come back abc news. Kenyas tourism statistics the numbers game the kenyan. We compile over 270 wildlife counts of kenyas wildlife populations conducted over the last 30 years to compare trends in national parks and reserves with adjacent ecosystems and countrywide trends. Tourism within kenya is found to be very successful in terms of economic benefit.
Modern apartment located on a 1,000acre wildlife estate with panoramic views of mount kenya, the aberdares and the loldaiga mountains. Blueprint to transform wildlife conservation in kenya. The contribution of wildlife tourism to countries economies has increased significantly. Poaching is a persistent global problem with a profound effect on the east african region. The status of wildlife in protected areas compared to non. This morning you will visit the nearby sweetwaters game sanctuary, kenyas only chimpanzee sanctuary. As we celebrate world ranger day this year, let us all recognize the important role played by these daring and passionate community scouts who have offered to be the first line of defense for our wildlife. The project finances institutional strengthening, training, civil works, vehicles, equipment, and some incremental operating costs over a fiveyear implementation period. Sustainable tourism kenya, tanzania, zambia and madagascar cbi. Kenya s key tourism products are the african safari and the beach destinations. Ministry of tourism and wildlife 2018 national wildlife strategy 2030.
The share of wildlife tourism is claimed to form 9% of global gdp in 2011. Najib balala have relaunched the ocean sports tourism project expected to attract both domestic and international tourists in malindi and. The proposal to set up an ecotourism project at the kimana swamp was rst. Examining kenyas tourist destinations appeal longdom. While these images are the property of, it may be permissible to use them for noncommercial purposes like powerpoint presentations and school projects, provided that the. If i were to award marks for the presentation, i would give. Kenya goes beyond wildlife tourism new product in kenyan. Climate change, habitat degradation and loss, poaching, forest depletion, tourism market volatility, and humanwildlife conflict are threats to preservation and good resource management. The study shows the importance of discriminating humaninduced changes from natural population oscillations related to rainfall and ecological factors. Local communities and ecotourism development in kenya.
Oct 10, 2016 likewise, kenyas population increased fivefold from 8. Minor earthquakes and tremors occasionally shake the city since nairobi sits next to the rift valley, which is still being created as tectonic. Walk, cycle and jog around the estate, free of predators but teeming with plains game and birdlife. Kenyas tourist regions from the perspective of the domestic market. Kenyas known biodiversity assets include 25 000 invertebrate. Wildlife managed by kws forms the backbone of the tourism industry, since most visitors come first and foremost to view wildlife. By fiesta warinwa, erustus kanga and william kiprono. Kenyas ecotourism history has produced some direct and indirect impacts on present day people. Hemingways olseki mara camp, maasai mara national reserve kenya 3291.
Tourism stakeholders react to wildebeest migration coinciding with election mercy adhiambo 22nd jul 2017 00. Layout and design by imagine works ltd nairobi, kenya. Kenyas natural endowment namely wildlife, beautiful scenery, sandy beaches, sporting activities, hotel facilities has made tourism one of the countrys major economic activities. Wildlife conservation it saw the establishment of the first rhino sanctuary in the country in 1987. In kenya, the environment and tourism have always been inextricably linked, and this is a truly symbiotic relationship. Tui netherlands is owned by tui ag and came about through a merger in 1995 of the two largest. Dp william ruto launches the national tourism blueprint. Tourism in kenya has seen steady growth since independence. Tourists like to see the wildlife as much as possible and at close proximity.
Changing the course of history for kenyas wildlife. Many travelers who visit kenya are safaribound tourists who come. Choice of attractions, expenditure and satisfaction of. Tourists to kenya are shrugging off fears of potential violence during elections in august, pouring into the east african country in droves for a chance of seeing the annual wildebeest migration. For someone always on the verge of coming back to kenya to open something up it is illuminating and refreshing to really see the truth about what is happening in the tourist industry. Until recently the late 1980s kenya has been an important tourist destination, receiving over 6% of the total tourist arrivals to africa. Paula kahumbu is ceo of the ngo wildlife direct and a campaigner for elephants and wildlife. The launch will be officated by the cabinet secretary ministry of enviroment and natural resources, prof. But it seems kenya has taken another major step in accelerating the attractiveness beauty of the tourism industry. Jun, 2018 deputy president william ruto on tuesday made a joke about weston hotel at an event in nairobi speaking during the launch of the national tourism blueprint and the wildlife strategy 2030 at the kicc, the dp highlighted an omission that tourism cabinet secretary najib balala had made when listing prestigious hotels within nairobi. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account.
Pdf positive effects of wildlife tourism on wildlife. Kenya s tourism was founded on the countrys rich wildlife resources sindiga, 1999, although beach tourism along the indian ocean is now equally important. Since then, the programme has contributed to the establishment of species conservation areas, policy formulation, species protection and conservation. The purpose of the project is to support the government in implementing its policies on the conservation of wildlife resources and development of tourist attractions by providing finance for the following. Wildlife tourism is an element of many nations travel industry centered around observation and interaction with local animal and plant life in their natural habitats. The sector slowed down in the 1990s, but it is currently the countrys largest foreign exchange earner, followed by flowers, tea and coffee. Kenya wildlife and tourism project english the world. Box 1125, eldoret, kenya c school of hospitality and tourismm kenyatta. While it can include eco and animalfriendly tourism, safari hunting and similar highintervention activities also fall under the umbrella of wildlife to. The direct impacts include humanwildlife conflicts, local community ecotourism projects and their sociocultural impacts, and political corruption, and they effect tourism revenues and tourism to kenya. Wildlife tourism, in its simplest sense, is interacting with wild. Tourism in kenya overview and statistics kenya tourism. The economics of africas wildlife world economic forum.
Assessing the possible local community benefits from. Kenyas tourism statistics the numbers game the kenyan camper. Enjoy a safari drive with our expert tracker guides and then sit down to lunch at the inviting sweetwaters tented camp. Dec 14, 2014 tourism in kenya is a source of foreign exchange and income for the government. Towards tourism product development, diversification and extension odunga, p. Kenyan tourism experience, and the ultimate dream experience visitors to kenya would like to have.
Deputy president william ruto on tuesday made a joke about weston hotel at an event in nairobi speaking during the launch of the national tourism blueprint and the wildlife strategy 2030 at the kicc, the dp highlighted an omission that tourism cabinet secretary najib balala had made when listing prestigious hotels within nairobi. The natural beauty and the existence of an abundance of wildlife attract many tourists from the developed world. This paper examines the current situation of kenya s tourism based on analysis of various secondary sources including government records, news articles, a corpus of academic papers and discussions with industry players both facetoface and through the internet and telephone conversation providing valuable primary in put. In relation to transport each of the authors he has presented. This programme aims at the tourism sector in four african countries. An act of parliament to establish the kenya revenue authority as a central body for the assessment and collection of revenue, for the administration. Tourism is the second largest sector of kenya s economy. Seventyfive percent of kenyas tourism revenue comes from wildlife tourism and yet, kenyas abundant natural resources face challenges on diverse fronts. Kenya wildlife and tourism project english the world bank. Her career has spanned more than 20 years, and has included working for pricewaterhouse and kpmg in both the uk, germany and kenya. Barely three months in his new office as the cabinet secretary cs for tourism in kenya, mr. Kenya wildlife and tourism project english abstract.
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