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where?
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Kenya, East Africa
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visitors?
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700 000 per year
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why do people visit?
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-fascinating tribal culture
-lots of wildlife, including the 'big 5' -warm climate that's always sunny -beautiful scenery, with savannahs, mountains, forests, beaches etc |
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economic impacts?
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-tourism contributes 15% of the county's GNP
-around 219000 work in the tourist industry -only 15% of money earned goes to the locals |
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social impacts?
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-culture of Maasai tribe is preserved, because things like traditional dancing are displayed for tourists
-some Maasai tribespeople were forced off their land -Muslims are offended by the way female tourists dress |
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environmental impacts?
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-around 23 national parks in Kenya, which protect wildlife
-Safari vehicles destroy vegetation -wild animals are affected, (hunting behaviours are changed etc) -coral reefs in Malindi Marine National Park are damaged by boat anchors |
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reducing negative impacts?
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-walking/horseback tours are promoted over vehicle ones
-alternative, less damaging activities are encouraged (eg/ climbing) |
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maintaining tourism?
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-Kenya's tourist board and Ministry of Tourism have laughed an advertising campaign in Russia (called 'Magical Kenya')
-Visa fees were cut by 50% for adults, and are free for under 16s -Kenya Wildlife Service is planning to build airstrips to make national parks more accessible -£8 mill is to be spent improving accessibility |
