What activities are suitable for eco tourists in Kenya?
Activities. Kenya’s natural attractions allow for enriching, nature-based recreation, such as game-viewing safaris and bird watching, which supports conservation efforts and the well-being of surrounding communities. Aquatic activities are also available on Kenya’s eastern coast.
What are some activities that might be included on a ecotourism trip?
Consider these activities to reduce your carbon footprint while still making for a spectacular trip.
- Hiking/Trekking. Take to the trails and explore your honeymoon destination by embarking on a scenic hiking trip.
- Wildlife Viewing.
- Voluntourism.
- Sailing.
- Kayaking.
- Whitewater Rafting.
- Scuba Diving/Snorkeling.
- Zip Line Excursion.
What is Ecotourism Kenya?
Ecotourism Kenya promotes responsible tourism practices within the tourism industry. This entails encouraging the adoption of best practices in the use of tourism resources, working with local communities and managing wastes and emissions.
How has ecotourism impacted Kenya?
Ecotourism helps conserve natural resources and endangered species, in part by providing incentives for the local community to become involved in the process. Ecotourism in Kenya also helps minimize human-animal conflicts over territory and natural resources, which are detrimental to conservation efforts.
What are the negative effects of ecotourism?
Negative impact of ecotourism on the environment Natural resources are destroyed to make souvenirs . Destruction of natural features, eg overused tracks lead to soil erosion and damage to vegetation. There is a real danger of some areas becoming overused.
What types of ecotourism is happening in Kenya?
Kenya has a wide range of ecotourism activities, including cultural (indigenous peoples) and environmental (hiking and adventure tourism, and wildlife safaris). For example (Kenya Travel Tips, 2018): About 7.5% of the country is designated for wildlife conservation.
Why do you think ecotourism is becoming so popular?
Why is ecotourism growing in popularity? Lee Choon Loong: The popularity of ecotourism is fueled by greater public awareness of the negative impacts of tourism be it on the destination or natural environment .
What is the relationship of ecotourism to sustainable tourism?
The Mohonk Agreement (2000), a proposal for international certification of Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism, saw ecotourism as “sustainable tourism with a natural area focus, which benefits the environment and communities visited, and fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation, and awareness.”