Safari Tourism and its Role in Sustainable Poverty Eradication in East Africa: the Case of Kenya
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Date
2021
Authors
Maingi, Shem Wambugu
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Emerald
Abstract
Purpose – Globally, poverty has been a persistent problem despite decades of unprecedented growth. The
purpose of this paper is to deliberate on a sustainable livelihoods and poverty eradication approach in an
African context.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper aims to bridge the gaps in poverty eradication strategies
in East Africa by examining recent literature on livelihoods approaches and poverty eradication approaches.
Findings – Safari tourism is one way of connecting poor communities in Kenya to the tourism industry. The
development of community conservancies in Kenya presents yet more opportunities for communities to be
integrated with the sector. The Africanization of the tourism sector in Kenya is a priority, as communities
embrace tourism and poverty eradication measures.
Practical implications – There is a need for the Safari tourism sector to integrate the local community’s
indigenous knowledge systems, community social capital and the community’s natural capital with tourism
product development and diversification.
Originality/value – The paper draws on applied research and technical analysis of the unique
opportunities for enhancing sustainable poverty eradication through the tourism sector in East Africa and,
more particularly, a Kenyan context.
Keywords East Africa, SDGs, Sustainable tourism development, Community integration,
Poverty eradication, Safari tourism
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A Research Article in the Worldwide Hospitality and
Tourism Themes
Keywords
Community integration, East Africa, SDGs, Sustainable tourism development, Poverty eradication, Safari tourism
Citation
Maingi, S. W. (2021). Safari tourism and its role in sustainable poverty eradication in East Africa: the case of Kenya. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes.