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Outline the factors influencing Tourism in Kenya.

      

Outline the factors influencing Tourism in Kenya.

  

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Martin
Physical factors

(i) Tropical location which causes tourists from temperate countries to come to Kenya to escape the harsh winter cold.

(ii) Attractive scenery such as snow capped Mt. Kenya, unpolluted sandy beaches, Great Rift Valley, hot springs and geysers, great rivers with falls etc which attract tourists.

(iii) Richness in wildlife e.g. many plants because of warm climate e.g. rain forests and acacias of savannah and tropical animals and birds which are conserved in their natural habitat. Its home to the famous wildebeest in the Mara.

Human Factors

(i) There are different ethnic groups with unique way and dancing, handicrafts, and dressing which attracts tourists.

(ii) Presence of historical sites which feature artefacts of iron age e.g. Kariandusi in Nakuru and Orgesailie near Magadi which attract tourists.

(iii) Political stability which assures tourists of their safety.

(iv) Accessibility of many tourist sites by road, air and water and also there are communication facilities throughout the country.

(v) There are comfortable tourist accommodation facilities e.g. high-class hotels and lodges in major towns and game parks.
marto answered the question on March 28, 2019 at 08:04


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