The Maasai Mara migration has begun, with high occupancies that defy Kenya’s recent security issues.
But other tourist attractions in the country are not faring that well.
The wildebeest migration began late last month and hotels in the vicinity are reporting occupancies of 80% and more. Commented Rosemary Mugambi, Sales and Marketing Director for Serena Hotels, Lodges and Resort: “The peak season kicks in this month and the occupancies for Mara Serena Safari Lodge over the next three months do look good – our expectations are for occupancies of between 85% and 90%.”
Her comments were confirmed by Maria Luijten of tour operator Southern Cross Safaris, who said there were even safari dates in July, August and September that were fully booked.
By contrast, coastal resorts such as Mombasa and Lamu are suffering the fallout of the Mpeketoni incident last month, causing a sharp occupancy drop. This past weekend’s attacks in Lamu and Tana River counties will add fuel to the fire.
Meanwhile the Kenya Tourist Board is expecting a sum of Sh200m from government to fund a marketing campaign to counteract the negative publicity the country has endured over its security issues.
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