The Influence of Ecotourism for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Hola, Fafi and Malindi Districts, Kenya.
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2011-06
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Kampala International University, School of science in environmental management
Abstract
This publication is based upon a field study undertaken in June - August 2011 on the assessment
of the potential of ecotourism development as viable enterprises in Southern I-lola, Fafi and
Malindi Districts.
The international eco-tourism society defines eco-tourism as a responsible travel to natural areas
that conserve the environment and sustains the well-being of the local people. Eco-tourism
conserves the natural environment and well-being of local people through responsible travel.
This definition emphasizes more on the impact rather than the motives for eco-tourism
development.
The objectives of the study were; to assess institutional capacity in the establishment of
ecotourism enterprises; to determine and map ecotourism infrastructure facilities; to survey
potential /perceived impacts! risks and costs of eco-tourism on environmental quality,
biodiversity conservation and socio-economic dynamics in the identified sites; to assess the
potential for increased income generation from the proposed enterprises with view to asses
visitor numbers and document current tourism earnings in the three districts and extrapolate eco
tourism earnings for the next three years;
The research adopted the following methodologies in its endeavors to collect data and compile
this report; Administered questionnaires, conducted consultative meetings, focused group
discussions, and collection of secondary data.
The study area has a number of protected areas and upcoming community conservancies
particularly in Fafi and Hola districts with the potential for increased eco-tourism earnings. The
region is within the coastal tourism circuit with world heritage sites (Malindi) and Hola, which is
the economic hub of North Eastern province with remarkable visitor number mainly from the
international organizations, and the public sector. The proximity to Somalia provides unique
opportunity for eco-tourism investments. Eco-tourism will create employments generate revenue
for both private and public sector and will open up a formally neglected arid and semi-arid
region of the north eastern and coastal areas of Kenya
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A Project Report Presented To The College Of Applied Sciences And Technology In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement For The Award Of Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Management Of Kampala International University
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Ecotourism for Sustainable Development, Malindi Districts, Kenya