Did you know that you can add any attraction (including the rural attractions that we have always taken for granted) to tourist circuits as “experiences” away from the flooded “destinations” markets.
This includes agricultural tourism (agritourism), detailed below.
This would be a great addition to agritourism visitors to be covered in tour circuits, or even immediately for tourists in the traditional holiday/destination markets that already exist.
You can also become the promoter for attractions that you do not own (as a self employed market development officer) and make good money ($ from foreigners!!).
Bring in foreigners by promoting on tourist websites like TripAdvisor. Chania Hikes (info@chaniahikes.com) Cell: +254 758 788 198 can assist in the process as needed.
Agricultural Tourism (Agritourism) is a component of “experience tourism” practiced in many parts of the world.
It involves visits to farms and farming communities by tourists for the purposes of:
Education
Engagement in Farming Activities
Horse, Camel Riding & Other Communal Extracurricular activities
Periodic Accommodation (Agri-accommodation)
Benefits include:
Diversification of specific farms and related community incomes facilitated by:
Education services (best practices).
Catering (from farm to plate and drinks)
Cultural entertainment
Accommodation charges (agri-accommodation)
Sale of carvings, artwork and other communal gems.
New markets for produce
Employment opportunities
Value adding links to the community’s exposure to the outside world.
This is an untapped potential in Kenya, practically an open cheque book for inclusion in tourism!!
A Facebook Group (Agritourism Exploits), link below, is in place for community sharing of ideas.