Whose Park, Whose Animals? — Tour Guides & Tour Operators Questionnaire
Share your role, pricing, income, and what affects access to Nairobi National Park (about 10 minutes).
Section 1 — About Your Work
Your name
First Name
Last Name
How would you like to be identified if your response is used in the series?
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Full name
First name only
Role only, without my name
Fully anonymous
Do you consent to have your responses quoted in the series?
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Yes, I consent to being quoted
Yes, but I would like to review any direct quote before publication
No, my responses may be used only as background information and should not be directly quoted
What is your role?
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Independent driver-guide
Tour operator or company owner
Both driver-guide and tour operator
Other
How long have you worked in this role?
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Less than 1 year
1–5 years
6–10 years
More than 10 years
Section 2 — Business & Livelihoods
Approximately how much does a typical half-day Nairobi National Park tour cost per person, including the main tour costs?
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Under USD 50
USD 50–100
USD 100–150
USD 150–200
Over USD 200
Prices vary significantly
Approximately how much do you personally earn from a typical booking after direct costs?
Under USD 20
USD 20–40
USD 40–60
More than USD 60
Prefer not to say
Not applicable
How much of your income from guiding or tours comes from tips compared with fixed fees or salary?
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Mostly tips
Roughly an equal split
Mostly fixed fees or salary
I do not receive tips
Who are your typical clients? (Select all that apply)
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International leisure tourists
Business or conference travellers
Kenyan diaspora
Kenyan residents or local families
School or educational groups
Other
Section 3 — Access & the Local Market
Have uncertainty or changes around park fees in 2025/2026 affected pricing, bookings or income?
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Yes, significantly
Yes, slightly
No noticeable change
Too early to tell
Not sure
How would you describe demand for Nairobi National Park experiences among Kenyan citizens?
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Strong and growing
Some demand, but it represents a small share of bookings
Very little demand
No meaningful demand
Not sure
What changes would make Nairobi National Park more accessible to ordinary Nairobi families? (Select all that apply)
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Lower park entry fees
Family or group discounts
More affordable transport options to the park
More marketing aimed at Kenyan residents
More affordable tour packages
More flexible payment options
Other
Any additional comments about tourism, pricing, livelihoods or access to Nairobi National Park?
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