ABSTRACT
Tourism is always considered as a development strategy for sustainable development in rural areas, especially those areas which are rich in natural resources and having the abundant potential for tourism development. However, several past researchers have identified several problems allied with the development of tourism in these areas. Although tourism in rural areas utilizes inoperative local human resources, natural resources, in general, are more efficient with regard to generating income (Hjalager, 1996). Tourism is not a widespread solution since the economy of rural areas is best served when tourism is integrated into wider development plans in these areas (Briedenhann & Wickens, 2004).
