Wildlife includes plants , insects , bird and animals living on their own in the bushes or forest
Tourism- Is the act of travelling to visit things and places of interest for leisure
Factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
Peace and security
Good means of transport and communication
Standard hotel and accommodation
Availability of variety of tourist attractions such as wildlife, natural sceneries, historical sites and cultural activities, good accommodations and Conference facilities
Support from the government through funds and training of personnel.
Game reserves in Eastern Africa
Ruaha
Kitui south
Losai
Yabelo
Uwanda
Maasai
Rungwa
National Parks in Eastern Africa
National parks are controlled and managed by the national or federal government They are restricted area where settlement and human activities are not allowed
Game Reserves
Managed and controlled by local authorities such as counties, municipal council and district where they are located,
People are allowed to settle and carry out other human activities such as grazing of domestic animals
Leaners in groups locate game reserves and national park in the map of game reserves and National parks in grade 6 KLB Visionary social studies book page 105.
Challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
Poaching
Government policy
Drought and faming
Political instability
Insecurity
Threat by terrorism
Few local tourist
High entry charges in the game park
Expensive hotel charges
Poor road and air network
High cost of air transport
Solution to Challenges Facing Tourism in Eastern Africa
Improvised security in game park and game reserves, hotel, beaches and other recreational facilities
Improved hotel and conference facilities
Encourage local tourism
Reduce transport and park entry charges
Marketing Eastern Africa as a tourist destination in other parts of the world
Tourism as an Economic Activity
Wildlife is a major tourist attraction in Eastern Africa
It’s therefore importantto participate in conserving environment
Challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
High level of poverty.
Poor means of transport and communication in some countries
High charges and fees discourage local tourists
Competition from well developed countries
Insecurity and terrorism that scare tourists away.
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