Parks Management

GDP Contribution

12%

Tourism contributes 12% to Kenya's GDP, with national parks being the primary attraction

Foreign Exchange

21%

Tourism accounts for 21% of Kenya's foreign exchange earnings

Employment

Significant job creation in rural areas through tourism and conservation activities

Terrestrial Protected Areas

• National Parks: 23 parks
• National Reserves: 28 reserves
• National Sanctuaries: 4 specialized areas

Marine Protected Areas

• Marine National Parks: 4 parks
• Marine National Reserves: 6 reserves
• Community Conservancies: Distributed across all counties

Ecosystem Management

Wildlife is managed as part of complex ecological systems, considering:

• Habitat connectivity and corridors
• Migration patterns and seasonal movements
• Ecosystem health indicators
• Climate change adaptation

Community Integration

Local participation in conservation through:

• Community conservancies
• Benefit-sharing mechanisms
• Local employment opportunities
• Traditional knowledge integration

Accommodation

• Park lodges and hotels
• Camping facilities
• Community-owned lodges

Access Infrastructure

• Park gates and entrance facilities
• Internal road networks
• Airstrips for charter flights

Visitor Services

• Visitor centers and museums
• Guided tour services
• Educational programs