Saturday 3 December 2011

Geothermal resources to spur development of health spas in Kenya

The project will utilise geothermal resources to develop health spas. The spas would be curative and tourist attractions. Significant hot water springs are found in the following places:
• Lakes Bogoria and Baringo. The two lakes are in national game parks and 345km from Kenya's capital, Nairobi 
• Lake Turkana, which is situated at the borders of Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.
• Olkaria and Eburu near Lake Nakuru, which is famous for flamingos.
• Simbi on the shores of Lake Victoria. The area is close to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, renowned for its wildlife.

A pre-feasibility study reveals the existing geothermal waters are excellent for the development of quality health spas. Further studies are however needed to establish the viability and investment levels of this opportunity.

It is expected that the clients will be both local and foreign who will visit the locations for other attractions such as yachting, game watching and cultural experiences.

The government will provide the necessary infrastructure for this development. Investors can also take advantage of other sector-specific incentives.


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