Grade 6- Wildlife and Tourism in Easstern Africa

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

1. Peace and security

2. Good means of transport and communication

3. Standard hotel and accommodation

4. Availability of variety of tourist attractions such as wildlife, natural sceneries, historical sites and cultural activities, good accommodations and Conference facilities

5. Support from the government through funds and training of personnel.

Game reserves in Eastern Africa

1. Ruaha

2. Kitui south

3. Losai

4. Yabelo

5. Uwanda

6. Maasai

7. 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

1. Poaching

2. Government policy

3. Drought and faming

4. Political instability

5. Insecurity

6. Threat by terrorism

7. Few local tourist

8. High entry charges in the game park

9. Expensive hotel charges

10. Poor road and air network

11. High cost of air transport

Solution to Challenges Facing Tourism in Eastern Africa

1. Improvised security in game park and game reserves, hotel, beaches and other recreational facilities

2. Improved hotel and conference facilities

3. Encourage local tourism

4. Reduce transport and park entry charges

5. 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

1. High level of poverty.

2. Poor means of transport and communication in some countries

3. High charges and fees discourage local tourists

4. Competition from well developed countries

5. Insecurity and terrorism that scare tourists away.