TOURISM OFFERINGS IN KENYA

TOURISM OFFERINGS IN KENYA

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This article explains to a deeper understanding the offerings of the tourism industry in Kenya, wildlife, cultural heritage and ecotourism.

INTRODUCTION

The tourism industry comes among the top leading sources of foreign exchange in Kenya. Kenya as a country is well known for her stunning tourist sites and views ranging from the coastal shores of the Indian ocean, historical sites of great ages, Kenya’s rich cultural heritage to indigenous wildlife species.This puts Kenya at an advantage of receiving more tourists who come to marvel at this beautiful offerings.

WILDLIFE IN KENYA

Estimates show that Kenya is home to 25,000 animal species which thrive in Kenya’s rich array of ecosystem from lush forest of the savannah to the snow-capped peaks of mt Kenya and arid scrublands. Among the fascinating animals in Kenya that draw the attention of many tourists both locally and internationally are; cheetahs, African savannah elephants (world’s largest land mammal), bat eared foxes, African jacanas, zebras and Kenya montane vipers. These are just a few of the animals that attract tourists in Kenya. Apart from animals there are indigenous plant species that are only found on the Kenyan landscape. The government has also put in place measures that aim to conserve and preserve this species for public benefit. Some of these measures include; constructing of parks that serve as habitat for these species, employing personnels to be in charge of the parks, marking protected areas and habitat conservation among others.

ENDANGERED SPECIES

Endangered species are species that are very likely to become extinct in the new future. Some endangered species of animals in kenya include; black rhinoceros, reticulated giraffe, sable antelope, greater spotted eagle and hartebeest, while some endangered plant species include;euphorbia tanaensis, aloe ballyi and bucea macrocarpa. However, the government has put in place measures to protect endangered species e.g having legislations on various ways of preservation of the habitats, coming up with special reservation for the species for them to be held separately from other species and taking due action on any individual who will be found to endanger the species.

ECOTOURISM

This is tourism that centres around awareness of the environment and the local community. It is nature oriented hence welcomes tourists to different environments this in turn has its impacts on that specific environment.

Benefits of ecotourism

Ecotourism carries a lot of benefits, among them are;

locals may learn new skills rom ecotourists, ecotourists who serve as watchdogs can intervene in environments which are threatened, ecotourists assist in habitat maintainance, generates revenue and foster community stability and wellbeing through economic benefits and local participation.

THE STUNNING VIEWS OF THE KENYAN LANDSCAPES

Another major tourist attraction in kenya is her beautiful landscape views. Kenya takes pride in having the great rift valley pass through her giving her a bonus of attracting tourists to its marvellous sites. Also the kenyan highlands, mountains, hills and platues are attraction features not forgetting the perfect shores of the indian ocean. 

Furthermore, there are historic sites that tourists visit to gain more understanding of kenyan history for instance the Gedi ruins and fort Jesus, also to mention the kenya national archives. The government in coperation with the various ministries work together to see the maintainance of this sites and physical features for the general benefit of the public.

THE VIBRANT CULTURAL HERITAGE OF KENYA

Kenya has about 42 different ethnic groups which practice different cultures. This is a bonus to the tourism industry for these cultures differ in their practices and doctrines. For instance the maasai culture is well known for their vibrant and colourful shukas and ornaments which are an added beauty when one puts them on, the luhyas are well known for their famous isikuti dances which they use to entertain tourists also the luos are well known for their dances among other cultures. This cultures additionally have specific meals cooked in a specific way which tends to raise curiousity in tourists, for the traditional meals served by kenyan cultures are perfect and worth trying.

TRAVEL

One is guaranteed security and quality eperience as a tourist in kenya, there are several tourist travel companies put in place to cater for the needs of tourists. Additionally, the tourist travel destinations are well protected and reserved for the good of the tourists and to make them have a good enjoyable stay. These companies also offer numerous adventure to the tourists.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, tourism has been on a the grow for the past few years, and Kenyan tourism aims at delivering quality and to the utmost expectaction of tourists. The companies are brands you can trust.