TOURISM IN EAST AFRICA: A TOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT ?

for instance, Kenya is known for its long list of tourism destinations .From the Maasai Mara where the majestic wildebeest migration starts to camping with the Maasai who have remained in touch with their culture. Hiking around Mt. Kenya or heading to the national parks or the Swahili beaches and get to experience the Swahili culture at its best. Burundi is known for its stunning beaches. Rwanda is known for its memorable, up-close experience with mountain gorillas.

Tanzania is not only a rich culture destination but it has great sceneries. There is Mt Kilimanjaro, which is Africa’s highest point, to Serengeti where the wildebeest arrive from Kenya, the Ngorongoro crater for remarkable and candid wildlife viewing. After that you can head up to Zanzibar for a more urban experience and explore the breathtaking beaches and the old stone town, among other archaeological sites. Finally we have Uganda, tourists can visit Mountains of the Moon in Ruwenzori National Park, they can experience world-class whitewater rafting in Jinja, which happens to be the source of River Nile .Uganda is