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Map of Kenya |
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What attracts British tourists to Kenya? |
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Kenya enjoys a tropical climate. It is hot and humid at the coast, temperate inland and very dry in the northern and northeastern parts of the country. |
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A typical safari holiday |
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Day 1 Arrive at Nairobi Airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Drive west to the Serena Mara Lodge in the Maasai Mara it is built in African-style with a thatched roof. Enjoy cocktails on the terrace while looking over the glade.
Day 3 Drive through the Mara in the jeeps and see buffalo, rhinoceros, elephants, birds, etc.
Day 4 More game viewing with chance to see some of the more unusual species.
Day 5 Visit the Maasai.
Day 6 View the big game animals from a hot air balloon on your last day at the lodge. Enjoy your last evening with dancing from the Maasai.
Day 7 Return to Nairobi. |
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What is ecotourism? |
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Ecotourism is a type of sustainable tourism which aims to take into account environmental, cultural and social considerations. |
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Minimise danger to the environment Minimise damage to local culture Help social justice Be environmentally friendly Protect wildlife Help to generate income and employment Protect well-being of local people Limit and control the number of tourists Promote conservation |
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People stay on working farms which have basic facilities for visitors who work with farm animals or crops. |
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Tourists learn about local culture and traditions, they stay in local villages or with local people. |
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| National Parks | ||
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| What is a honeypot site? | ||
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A honeypot site is a place of natural or historical interest that attracts people in large numbers. What features make Lake Windermere a honeypot site? |
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Managing tourism in the Lake District |
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A 10mph speed limit has been imposed on Lake Windermere. |
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Some of the scars created by footpath erosion are so large they can be seen in satellite images. |
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Footpath repair is carried out using local plant species and avoids the use of visually obtrusive materials. All path building is carried out using local and traditional methods. |
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