Conservation
Conservation
Why should conservation be of any concern or interest to you?
After all, a safari is a holiday and you want to have a peaceful moment of distraction and relaxation, when away from work and home…
Conservation should be of your concern for a simple reason: if you want the African wilderness to survive and be there for your next safari, and certainly for the safari your children will want to enjoy, you better think about it. And do something about it.
Chose us for your safari and you will protect African wilderness, wildlife, and the Maasai culture.
Maasai
Maasai people Maasai (not Masai or Massai) is the correct spelling of this noble tribe: it means people speaking maa. Masai was the incorrect spelling of the British settlers and has remained in current use. Kenya recognizes over forty tribes of native people. The Maasai were the dominating tribe at beginning of the 20th century. […]
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The Trust
The Trust The Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust (MWCT) works to protect the legendary ecosystems and astounding biodiversity of East Africa through conservation that directly benefits local Maasai communities. Founded in 2,000 by Luca and Antonella, the Trust is now chaired by UNEP Champion of the Earth, Samson Parashina, and its President is UN Goodwill Ambassador […]
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Environment
Environment The human population in Kenya has increased tremendously in the last century, from just less than 1,300,000 in 1900 to nearly 44,000,000 in 2013, contributing to increasing in poverty and malnutrition. This unsustainable growth has put tremendous pressure on both the wilderness and wildlife. Maasailand is, traditionally, land where human beings and wildlife […]
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Sustainability
Sustainability We believe true ecotourism should be based on the use of the best available technologies to have the lowest impact on the environment. That is what is guiding us in the day-to-day running of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. We built everything by employing local Maasai women and men, and teaching them how to […]
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Beliefs
Beliefs We believe in having a self-conduct code. We believe true ecotourism needs to address each of the following points. Real involvement of local communities Conservation in the 21st century should consider people, so the first point for ecotourism should be how a tourist facility relates to the local communities. We believe in community lodges […]
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Awards
Before closing, Campi ya Kanzi received the following awards: Campi ya Kanzi is a pioneer of sustainable and socially responsible tourism in Kenya. We are proud to have received the following awards and certifications found below. Since 2004 Gold Eco-Rated by Ecotourism Kenya. Ecotourism Kenya recognized Campi ya Kanzi as a leader of ecotourism in […]
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