Tourism in Kenya
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kenya with its physical and human attractions, from majestic lions to breathtaking sunsets. Learn about the economic, environmental, and social impacts of tourism while exploring this Central African gem. Discover the main tourist season, climate, and top attractions like safari holidays and wildlife encounters. Locate Kenya on a map, identify its neighboring countries, and delve into the diverse wildlife found in this vibrant destination.
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Tourism in Kenya Lion Portrait ("Malik") by Pieter Pieterse GET ME TO THE WILDERNESS by bocavermelha-l.b. kenya shantzu beach * the boat by paololivorno
Aims and objectives To be able to identify a tourist destination in a LEDC. Recognise the physical attractions of Kenya. Recognise the human attractions of Kenya. To be able to identify the economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism.
Giraffes at Sunset, Etosha Pan #3 by Image-Oasis Locating Kenya Kenya is located in Central Africa with the equator passing through its centre. It is 583 000sq km and the main tourist season is in January and February, since the hot, dry climate is considered to be the most pleasant
Giraffes at Sunset, Etosha Pan #3 by Image-Oasis Kenya Using an Atlas locate Kenya and add it the main physical and human features Kenya is bordered by 5 other Kenyan countries Political Map of Africa by marylea Can you name them ? What is the capital city?
Giraffes at Sunset, Etosha Pan #3 by Image-Oasis The climate J F M A M J J A S O N D Month Temp 29 30 30 31 27 26 25 26 28 28 29 29 Degrees Rainfall 9 5 48 128 200 78 67 54 53 63 67 50 MM Using the statistics above draw your own climate graph
The main attractions Safari holidays the wildlife Absolutely Lords of Their Place by bocavermelha-l.b. ERA PROPRIO BUONO!! by peo pea stealthily, the queen's mad-eyes... wildilife from zimbabwe by bocavermelha-l.b. Lions
Hippos Hippopotamus (03094) by giamplume Lecci n de Bostezos - Yawning Lesson by dujarandille Mzima Springs Hippo by Edgar Thissen
Step by step steadily by bocavermelha-l.b. Elephants Elephant (00448) by giamplume Baby elephant Impunga sits up on his big brother Vus'musi, they are best friends. by kjdrill
Intimacy by manolinlao (I need more time!) I'm so pretty! by ucumari Giraffe: Keeping An Eye On You by Durotriges Giraffe
Birds Hello!.. by tolis* Updated: First published work! by hadowdancer Lilac-breasted Roller by mnesterpics Vultures Lilac Roller Ostrich Flamingo by Thomas Retterath You Rang? by Fort Photo Guinea Foul Pink Flamingos
Leopard - Panthera pardus by tropicaLiving - busy Leopards Purrfect by Edgar Thissen
Wildebeest and more! Dusty Roads by sakowitz Rhinos by Coyotos Happy by hvhe1 Rhinos Zebra
Hey! But the girls all love me!! by hvhe1 and more Impalas by Thomas Retterath Warthog Impala Waiting by chris.merwe Mmmmm, tasty! errr say _ ba-na-nas? okay, now throw me another banana!... wildlife from bali by bocavermelha-l.b. Hyena Baboon
Physical landscape Acacia tree on the grassland by autan The Giants of Africa by | HD | Savanna Mount Kenya : 5199m
The Rift Valley Rift Valley, Kenya by Studyjunkie Kenyan Rift Valley Formation of the Rift Valley
The Coast kenya shantzu beach * the boat by paololivorno Colorful Fishing by kagedfish
Safari holiday angry by czuczy Taking flight over the countryside by vw4ross By minibus by air
Where to go Nairobi Nairobi Traffic Jam by rogiro Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. It has a well developed Central Business District however
Nairobi Kibera's roofs by Tatiana Cardeal Kibera : slum housing on the outskirts of Nairobi. Population approximately 1.4 million!!
Samburu National Park Samburu warrior. by Fotomaker123 The Samburu Lodge Kenya Samburu by maksid Samburu warrior
Boat trips Lake Navisha Sunrise 2 by Ed Ved Lake Naivasha Lecci n de Bostezos - Yawning Lesson by dujarandille Gossip at the spa..... by ajna6 Flamingos Hungry Hippos!!
Keekerok bedroom by Real Africa Maasai Mara National Reserve Keekerok MasiWoman.SML by Steven Ford / snowbasinbumps The Maasai Mara Game Reserve has an abundance of wildlife and is home to a number of tribes.
The people happy, Maasai by Tatiana Cardeal Kenya - July 2006 267 by antalcura Kikuyu Notice the different shapes of the traditional housing. Maasai
Mombasa Mombasa old town 08 by pirano Mombasa s attractions include the wood carving factory, safaris, beautiful beaches and the old town. Using an Atlas locate Mombasa and add it to you map kenya man and sea by paololivorno Another sunrise by Vanapagan (mostly away)
Challenge 1 Kenya is an ideal holiday destination. It has many physical and human attractions. Create a table like the one below and list as many attractions as possible under the correct heading. Kenya s Tourist attractions Physical attractions The climate Rift Valley Human attractions Maasai people Nairobi
Impacts of tourism Kenya appreciates its landscape and wildlife. Tourists bring much money into the country. This can be used to improve services, provide housing, create jobs and generally help the country improve its level of development. However, tourism also brings problems. The animals maybe frightened, erosion of roads and damage fragile environments. Tourism can have positive and negative impacts on the wildlife, people and the environment.
Challenge 2 On the next slide you will be shown a number of tourist impacts. Your challenge is to put them under the correct headings. Think carefully if the impact is positive or negative and whether the impact effects the environment, wildlife or people. What s affected? Positive Tourism impacts Negative Environment Wildlife People
Tourism impacts Money to improve education, housing and water supply Safari vans go off track and cause erosion Traditional skills are lost (eg farming methods), people only want to work within the tourist industry There has been a bad on hunting the wildlife Traditional dances are changed to suit the tourists Provides jobs Erosion on tracks leads to dust storms The animals are protected in National Parks Maasai forced to move from their homelands Wildlife is disturbed by tourists noise Special tourist trails and tracks are developed The Savanna landscape is being protected by Park Rangers
Summary Kenya is a popular tourist destination, it has many physical (landscape, beaches) and human attractions (Nairobi, Maasai tribe). Tourists can have a positive and negative effect on the country. Impacts can effect the environment, wildlife and people.
