Tourism is based upon the economic and social processes and changes that are occurring in the
environment of the societies where tourist come from, its development in destinations focuses on the use of
natural and cultural resources which generates impacts. The environment is often referred to as the key
component of tourism because it is the bedrock for any tourism development (Holden, 2008). The environment
comprises of the home environment and the destination environment, this is because the relationship between
tourism and the environment is concerned not just with the destinations that tourists go to but also the societies
where they come from. The environment in which tourism occurs is the key component in tourism development
(Holden, 2008). The attributes of an environment can either be viewed as natural and/or cultural. Tourism
development takes place where the natural/ cultural environments are attractive and desirable. Rocks,
mountains, streams, beaches, flora and fauna to mention but a few are examples of natural environment that
attract large number of tourist. The cultural environment entails the part of the environment that is man-made
and developed. The material component of cultural environment are purpose built structures and sites, caves,
historical buildings, architectural features and ancient monument. The non-material components of the cultural
environment are the culture of the people which entails the folklores, dance and carnivals.