"Last Chance to See" Kenya by Buckz

Kenya Travel Guide: 4,265 reviews and 11,414 photos

Eco Tourism

"Last Chance to See" is the title of Douglas Adam's Book on Endangered species. It is an apt description of the situation regarding many species.

Eco tourism is the best long term solution. If we want the local communities to protect the wildlife and not eradicate it, we must encourage them to do in a long term viable way.

Tour companies such as Guerba employ mainly Kenyans in Kenya, for everything from guide to cooks to mechanics. Almost all food and charcoal is bought locally (ie in villages near the parks), so a large percentage of each tourist's spend ends up in the hands of the locals.
So Eco Tourism- save the planet, see the wonders of the world, and have a blast, all at the same time.

Intro Updated Feb 9, 2004
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Reviews (15)

Donkeys in Pajamas Things to Do (9)

There are many silly looking animals, but few are as obvious as these ones. On the positive side- there is never any... more travel advice

Fast, Fabulous, but Fragile Things to Do (9)

She is a hunter of amazing technique and ability. She is without equal in her niche - lightning strikes on small... more travel advice

Lying in the Bushes Things to Do (9)

Guided tours from reputable companies are the best way to go for African game viewing- you would never have seen these... more travel advice

Fearless- Menacing... Things to Do (9)

Having comprehensively won the fight, he glared back at the audience, As if daring anyone to aproach... This is what... more travel advice

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butterfly_girl Oct 7, 2005 at 11:50 AM

Thanks for stopping by my Kenya page. Your page is great...love the animal photos!
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windsorgirl Apr 22, 2005 at 2:29 PM

Wow, great animal pics and documentary. Thanks for dropping by my Waterton pages.
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freya_heaven Mar 13, 2005 at 12:47 PM

Amazing photos! I especially love the staring leopard (enlarged) and the rhinos. Enjoyed your style of writing, lovely page, thanks! (~_~)
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richiecdisc Dec 21, 2004 at 4:54 AM

An African safari is one thing I would still like to do. Chocolate bars sounds like an important staple that I'll remember. Thanks
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martin_nl Nov 16, 2004 at 7:45 AM

Fantastic page! Such good pics. What camera did you use? You're right about leopard skin, only the original owner should ever wear it!! Great external page with excellent pics too.
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GerryFM Nov 12, 2004 at 6:24 AM

Wow .... How "lucky" you were to see that Leopard fight .... Not many people in the world will ever be that fortunate!! Must be "the Luck of the Irish" he he ;)
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Krumel Sep 1, 2004 at 12:20 AM

Nice to see another fan of eco-tourism to Kenya, and from Dublin as well! Seeing a leopard fight must have been really special.
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K.Knight Aug 6, 2004 at 3:51 AM

Bucks, you have an excellent Kenya page here, your photos are incredible. thanks for sharing. G'day from Australia
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Myndo Jul 18, 2004 at 5:59 AM

Kenya ia great. I liked Tanzania a little more - not yet so touristic. Very good pics you made! And what an opportunity to get so close to the Leopards....
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ncfg Apr 14, 2004 at 3:06 PM

It seems a great experience. I loved your pics.