Photos by David Chancellor chancellordavid / As Kenya reopens for tourism after the global COVID lockdown, reserves and community conservancies are receiving record numbers of resident Kenyans. Many of those are experiencing the magnificence of the country’s wildlife for the first time, never before having had either the opportunity or been able to afford to stay in the lodges and camps available to them now. This will hopefully result in an entirely new generation and enthusiasm for the extraordinary landscapes in Kenya. However, this is not resulting in much of an increase in much-needed revenue. It’s estimated that this month only 8 percent of the income usually received from international tourism has been captured from the domestic market. Although we are seeing record numbers of local tourists—which will inevitably put the same pressure on the reserves and the wildlife—it’s vital that we remember that these places continue to need our support now more than ever. It’s hoped that th...