The Wildlife Tourism Market to Kenya (2002–2003)

Odunga, Pius; Maingi, Shem Wambugu

doi:10.1080/10548408.2011.535444

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“…A widespread protected area system is in place with over 10% of its land area currently gazetted as national parks, national reserves or forest reserves: the system to date is comprised of 23 national parks, 28 national reserves, 4 marine national parks, 5 marine national reserves and 4 national sanctuaries (Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) 2010). These critical biodiversity areas are the backbone of a flourishing tourism sector; one out of two international visitors to Kenya is anticipated to have at least one wildlife appreciative/ viewing opportunity during their stay (Odunga and Maingi 2011).…”

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Wildlife Conservation, Safari Tourism and the Role of Tourism Certification in Kenya: A Postcolonial Critique

Akama

Maingi

Camargo

2011

Tourism Recreation Research

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ABSlRACT: Kenya's national parks and game reserves form the pillar of the country's tourism industry, and wildlife viewing and safari tourism are significant generators of income and foreign exchange. The promulgation of pioneer national parks in Kenya in the mid-20th century followed colonial practices of "exclusion" and "divide and rule" which marginalized local communities in decision-making processes and initiation of tourism programmes and wildlife conservation initiatives. Government supported policies and programmes that focused on wildlife protection and promotion of safari tourism also accentuated human-wildlife conflicts and contributed to spedes loss and habitat fragmentation. This study examines the evolution of Kenya's wildlife conservation policies and safari tourism programmes, and argues that safari tourism in Kenya has privileged Western models of tourism development and wildlife conservation, with historic exclusion of indigenous communities still ongoing today, though some improvements are evident. Postcolonial legades influence the political economy of tourism in regard to the Maasai in Kenya; inequitable power relations are illustrated with the help of a literature review as well as a case example. The study offers suggestions to guide the development of future tourism certification programmes and indicators related to protected areas and safari tourism. Such programmes should be cognizant of Kenya's postcolonial context and attend to social and cultural sustainability, including issues of inclusion, exclusion and empowering local communities to participate directly in the management and ownership of environmental and tourism resources.

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Wildlife Conservation, Safari Tourism and the Role of Tourism Certification in Kenya: A Postcolonial Critique

Akama

Maingi

Camargo

2011

Tourism Recreation Research

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“…Another study acknowledges that one out of two international visitors to Kenya is anticipated to have at least one wildlife appreciative/viewing opportunity during their stay (Odunga & Maingi, 2011). This concurs with GoK (2010) view that national parks and reserves have developed into major centers of wildlife tourism activities for wildlife viewing and photography of its unique savanna grasslands and the game.…”

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Tourism Destination Attractiveness as Perceived by Tourists Visiting Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Ariya¹,

Wishitemi²,

Sitati³

2017

International Journal of Research in Tourism and Hospitality

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“…A widespread of tourism resources is in place with over 10% of its land area currently gazetted as national parks, national reserves and forest reserves which are mostly located in rural destinations (Kenya Wildlife Service, 2010). Odunga and Maingi (2011) argue that tourists' attractions are the backbone of tourism development in Kenya. Western et al (2009) argue that sustainable tourism development and management of the tourism resources is a major concern in Kenya.…”

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Perceived Effects of Integrated Rural Tourism Planning on Communities’ Revenues and Resources Vitality in Makueni County, Kenya

Nzomo¹

2020

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Rural Tourism is regarded as a key economic activity and a conservation tool for rural tourism resources in many developing countries. In Kenya, tourism is concentrated in urban and coastal regions while marginalizing rural destinations with potentials for tourism product development. Failure to involve communities, lack of sectoral coordination as well as in appropriate destination conservation approaches in rural areas such as Makueni impedes tourism economic benefits. Developing an integrated rural tourism development plan is likely to enhance equity in revenue sharing and future resources vitality for the marginalized local communities. This research aimed to investigate the perceived effect of integrated rural tourism planning on communities' Revenues and resources vitality in Makueni County. The objective of the study is to determine the perceived effect of integrated rural tourism planning on communities' revenues and resources vitality in Makueni County. This study used descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The target population size was 182,000 residents and a representative sample of 385 respondents. Purposive sampling was used to identify the study sites while stratified random sampling was used to pick the respondents. Primary data was acquired through the use of questionnaires which were administered to the host community and the tourism developers in the selected sub-Counties. Data was analyzed using SPSS software. Categorical and logistic regression analysis was carried out for all the objectives and significant levels were sought at p ≤ 0.05. The results indicated that Minimizing the misuse of resources (p = 0.01) and consensus on prioritizing beneficiaries (p = 0.04) emerged as the most appropriate ways of achieving equity in revenues Sharing. Building environmental awareness (p < 0.01), respecting local cultures (p < 0.01), niche marketing (p = 0.01) and implementation of the code of conduct (p < 0.01) were identified as the most appropriate conservation measures of enhancing resources vitality in Makueni County. This indicates that integrated rural tourism planning has a positive implication towards achievement of equity in revenues sharing and enhancement of resources vitality in the County. The study recommends that integrated rural tourism planning should involve coordination of various sectors which will enhance equal representation of all the stakeholders in planning and decision making process and hence contribute to equity in revenue sharing. Destination managers ought to lay out emphasis on sustainable use of the available rural tourism resources through building environmental awareness, respecting local cultures, creation of appropriate, niche marketing and implementation of code of conduct in the protected areas of Makueni County.

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The Wildlife Tourism Market to Kenya (2002–2003)

Cited by 11 publications

References 52 publications

Wildlife Conservation, Safari Tourism and the Role of Tourism Certification in Kenya: A Postcolonial Critique

Wildlife Conservation, Safari Tourism and the Role of Tourism Certification in Kenya: A Postcolonial Critique

Tourism Destination Attractiveness as Perceived by Tourists Visiting Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Perceived Effects of Integrated Rural Tourism Planning on Communities’ Revenues and Resources Vitality in Makueni County, Kenya

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