Lesson 3 of 4 ยท Form 4 Geography
Wildlife and tourism
15 min
Game parks and reserves
- National parks: run by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS); e.g. Tsavo East and West, Amboseli, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Aberdare.
- Game reserves: run by county governments; e.g. Maasai Mara, Samburu.
- Marine parks: Malindi, Watamu, Kisite-Mpunguti.
The great migration
Wildebeest and zebra cross between the Serengeti (Tanzania) and the Maasai Mara, mainly from about July to October.
Factors favouring tourism in Kenya
Wildlife, warm sandy beaches, culture, scenery (Rift Valley, Mount Kenya), good hotels, airports, and political stability.
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