“We are also banking on locals to witness the wildebeest migration as the effects of the disease continue to take a toll on the sector,” noted Kekorok lodge manager James ole Pere. So far, the establishments are banking on local tourism, but are hopeful that business will stabilise with international passenger flights resuming on August 1. “This is the first time I have watched the wildebeest migration, it’s breath-taking, but we are just the few of us here. Their coming is a shot in the arm for camps that are also ready to host local tourists to stay afloat. He also called on Kenyans to embrace local tourism.

Source: Daily Nation July 25, 2020 06:22 UTC