Impacts of Tourism on Kenya

Tourism has social impacts on the people of Kenya. Tourism promotes understanding of culture. When people visit Kenya they learn new things about traditional tribes. Money from tourism is used to build schools and hospital so it provides Kenyans with new facilities. It has many disadvantages socially. There has been lots of conflict between local tribes and the government because local tribes think they’re culture is being exploited. Some tribes are being forced out of their land so there is area to build new accommodations and attractions for tourists. Also some tourists may offend local people. In Islam areas of the land, local people would really be offended by tourists wearing clothes that reveal parts of their body. Many attractions and accommodation are overcrowded and the Kenyan people are always put behind tourists.

Tourism has many effects on the environment of Kenya too. One benefit is that it helps to protect wild animals and scenery so tourists can see them. It also develops new sanctuaries and facilities e.g. Bamburi Nature Trail in Mombassa. There are many disadvantages to the environment, it is polluted and natural environment spoiled – boats dropping anchors damages coral, people taking parts of coral reef. The ground is eroded by mini buses, coaches and trucks. People walking away from pathways causes foot erosion wildlife is disturbed by tourist numbers, transport and hot air balloons.

I think that I 10 years time, I think that tourism in Kenya will decline because wildlife will decrease and conflict between tribes and governments will turn into a civil war.