Projects
Every time someone books with us we use a proportion of the money to fund our projects. There is no room for us to act as politicians; it’s all about results. If we commit to a community partnership and say we will do something; we do it. It does mean that we are not the cheapest option, but for all the right reasons.
We learned early on that responsible tourism works when the balance between
business and sustainable development is maintained. We set up the Camp
Kenya Charitable Trust, to act as a vehicle for the funds that we invest as a
business into a wide range of community and wildlife projects.
For us it’s not just a case of trying to make parts of our business responsible.
Our business is responsible tourism.
Community Projects
Makongeni - School Project
Makongeni is a small rural community situated 50 km south of Mombasa in the district of Msambweni. Makongeni village consists mainly of residential dwellings with one or two kiosks that sell basic grocery supplies. The only school in the village, Makongeni primary school, was originally designed to accommodate around 150 pupils. However, since the recent advent of free primary school education in Kenya, this small school now facilitates over 600 pupils! Read More....
Muhaka - School Project
Muhaka Primary School is situated in the heart of the community on the lower slopes of the Shimba hills of Kwale District. The school is set next to a beautiful protected forest close to the main road leading to the rolling Shimba hills and Sable Valley. The community is made up of the indigenous Digo tribe, who are mainly subsistence farmers and therefore have limited income. The school was set up in 1944 but has been neglected such that its total pupil population today is only 300 only. Read More...
Mbokomu - School Project
Our main focus for 2007 will be improving infrastructure at the school. Many of the classrooms are in disrepair and there is a huge amount of maintenance work to be completed. We have decided to start by re-building the main school kitchen that provides lunch for about 800 kids every day in the form of maize meal, known locally as Ugali. Read More...
Chanukeni - Orphanage
Our orphan outreach programme is designed to help orphans and other vulnerable children by providing them with a stable and safe environment in which to grow and learn . Our volunteers get the unique opportunity to play a vital role in the development of these underprivileged children by providing essential emotional and social support. Read More....
Kampung Tinangol
Kampung (Kg) Tinangol sits in the north western corner of Sabah, very close to the Northern tip of Borneo. It is a traditional Rungus ethnic group community not far from the town of Kudat. This area of northern Sabah is extremely poor with villagers surviving through subsistence farming and selling some of their produce at local markets. The community is home to approximately 93 households with a population of 460 people. Originally these communities would live in one large “long house”, eating, sleeping and living in each others pockets making the community bond a very strong and special one... Read More
Wildlife Projects
Mwaluganje -
Elephant Sanctuary
We have launched a wildlife project in partnership with Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary in the Shimba Hills. The Elephant Sanctuary is a community-based program, where by local people have “leased” their property to a community based trust, which manages the sanctuary for the benefit and preservation of the elephants. It also provides valuable revenue for the landowners and local people, realised through eco-tourism and gate entrance fees. Read More...
Our Primate Conservation Course is designed to give you a taster into practical conservation work and gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and make a valuable contribution to the protection of Kenya’s monkeys. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in conservation and research, or simply have a passion for wildlife, this course offers an informative and entertaining insight into ways of conserving these amazing animals. This course is run in partnership with The Colobus Trust and WWF and is included in CK Wildlife, CK2 and CK3. Read More...
Miti Mirefu
Camp Miti Mirefu is based on Ndarakwai Ranch on the slopes of West Kilimanjaro and within the heart of The Kilimanjaro Conservancy. The Wildlife Conservancy was established in 2001and is devoted to the conservation of nature and the reduction of human-wildlife conflict in the West Kilimanjaro eco-system, one of the most biologically diverse habitats in Tanzania. Read More....
Tsavo - Wildlife Discovery Experience
Camp Tsavo is our biggest and most ambitious wildlife project to date. This ecosystem is home to a large diversity of flora and fauna, many species of which are classified by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) as vulnerable, threatened or endangered, and boasts a large population of predators, especially lions. All activities are designed to make a positive contribution towards the ongoing work of Rukinga Sanctuary whilst educating and enthusing international volunteers on the pertinent issues facing conservation in Africa today. Read More....
Batu Puteh
Our wildlife and environmental project takes you to the community of Batu Puteh on the mighty Kinabatangan River. This chocolate brown tributary flows from the very heart of North Borneo and along its banks is home to a plethora of animals, insects and communities. The community of Batu Puteh has developed a mini eco tourism project here and as well as developing this they are working hard to preserve and re-generate a nearby forest reserve. Along the banks of the river you will see crocodiles, up to 8 species of ape, wild boar, occasional elephants and numerous bird and aquatic life... Read More
Ocean Projects
Mwamba - Marine Conservation Programme
The natural resources have provided livelihoods for local communities for hundreds of years and more recently have supported a major tourism industry. At present, much of this area is under 'Reserve' status, meaning there is a combination of environmental protection with controlled use of the natural resources. However, Kenya has been unable to give adequate emphasis to the development of its marine and coastal environments, although this contributes significantly to its national economy. Read More...
Mantanani Island
The Mantanani Islands lay several hours boat ride off the coast of western Sabah and are home to a wide variety of marine life including turtles and dugongs as well as reefs and associated eco-systems. The community is approximately 800 people who are from the Bajau ethnic group and are predominantly Muslim. Facilities on the island are poor with the community making a small income from selling fish on the mainland. Due to the remoteness and lack of facilities on the island there are a number of human environmental issues affecting the surrounding marine eco system... Read More
An amazing experience! I realised how little it takes to make a small but significant change in someone´s life
Samantha Deavin
