3. Ecotourism Kenya The way ahead…. Due to violent crime, tourist harassment, civil unrest, over-commercialisation of safaris and destruction of natural resources , visitor numbers dropped steeply in the 1990’s. The Kenyan government has introduced a tourist tax for holiday companies that use its game parks. Sustainable tourism is also practiced, in the Tsavo National Park temporary camps with limited power supplies are used, and trails are in small groups using local people. LEDC Conservation – the protection and improvement of natural and human landscapes Ecotourism – tourism that does not damage the local environment or cultures Sustainability – development that allows people and environments long-term survival
![Sustainable Tourism Sustainable tourism uses tourist resources today in a way that doesn’t damage them for future visitors and local people. Environmentally friendly, low impact, low density tourism is an alternative to mass tourism in most LEDCs. It is a less damaging way to develop tourism. Ecotourism ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ecotourism encourages tourists to explore LEDC tourist areas in small groups, staying in local accommodation, eating local food, observing local customs and culture. These holidays are more expensive and try to help conserve the local environment. Most of the money is returned to the local economy.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)