Effects of changes in climate and land cover on Tanzanian nature-based tourism in national parks : How are tourist attractions affected?

Climate and land-cover changes significantly impact tourist attractions in Tanzanian national parks, particularly Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) and Serengeti National Park (SENAPA). The study reveals that while warmer temperatures and altered rainfall patterns may initially enhance trekking conditions on Mount Kilimanjaro, the long-term loss of snow cover and montane forests poses a threat to tourism. In SENAPA, changes in temperature and land-cover types disrupt wildebeest migration patterns, challenging tourists' expectations. The research introduces the 'eco-parcel' approach, which classifies tourist attractions in fine categories and links them with specific environmental properties, enabling localized impact assessments. This method provides a nuanced understanding of how environmental changes affect individual attractions, offering valuable insights for conservation and tourism management.

Hassan, H. K. Effects of changes in climate and land cover on Tanzanian nature-based tourism in national parks : How are tourist attractions affected? https://doi.org/10.18174/472955