Travel Sustainably - Magical Kenya

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SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
KENYA

As a destination marketing organization, we play a pivotal role in fostering Kenya’s journey towards sustainability by bridging the gap between hosts and guests. Our efforts involve sharing Kenya’s sustainability narrative with partners and travelers globally, as well as providing market insights on sustainable tourism trends to local suppliers, empowering them to drive continuous innovation.

KTB SUSTAINABILITY
INITIATIVES

As a destination marketing organisation, we prioritise environmental conservation and community empowerment, fostering a harmonious balance between thriving tourism, local prosperity, and environmental stewardship. Through initiatives such as promoting clean energy, habitat protection, and cultural preservation, we ensure that our business practices contribute positively to both people and the planet.

Care for Planet
Conservation & Environment

Sustainable tourism in Kenya prioritizes environmental conservation through green practices like clean energy and habitat protection, recognizing the vital link between healthy environments, thriving communities, and successful tourism.

Care for Planet
Conservation & Environment

In Kenya, sustainable tourism is centered on empowering local communities and preserving their culture, ensuring that our travel destinations also thrive as homes for their residents, fostering local prosperity and cultural preservation.

Care for Planet
Conservation & Environment

Sustainable tourism is about making money in a way that is responsible and helps both people and the environment, creating a good setting for business.

destinations for Eco-tourism visitors

The Kenya Tourism Board’s Magical Kenya Signature Experiences are meticulously curated through an extensive selection process, and are deeply rooted in sustainable practices, emphasizing strong engagement with local communities and the responsible sourcing of materials from the surrounding environment. This approach not only enriches the tourist experience but also fosters community development and environmental stewardship, reflecting a harmonious balance between tourism and sustainable local growth.

Discover the world’s
best Hidden ECO-TOURISM gems in Kenya!

From the magic of the Maasai Mara, to the rich biodiversity of the Kenyan Coastline, discover all of Kenya’s unrivalled experiences.

Loldia House

RATING:GOLD

Loldia House supplies the bulk of meat required to feed rescued birds at both the Naivasha and Soysambu rehabilitation centres. 50 Kg of meat is given to vultures, and this lasts one week. 

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

RATING:GOLD

In partnership with KWS, the camp conducts clean ups at the town centre. This is normally done along the route that leads to the park. The lodge donated gloves and water to be used by those that participated in the process.

Lake Naivasha Country Club

RATING:GOLD

The facility carries out regular environmental clean-up activities from Karagita main road to the premises. Approximately over 100 indigenous tree species such as Acacia have been planted within the facility. The management also supports KWS rangers through provision of water.

Lewa Safari Camp

RATING:GOLD

Emphasizing a low ecological footprint, the camp supports local wildlife monitoring and boasts a successful tree planting initiative. Innovative waste water treatment ensures recycling and reuse, complementing solid waste management and pollution control measures.

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

RATING:GOLD

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

RATING:GOLD

The lodge forms part of the park stakeholders committee, which works together with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in implementing conservation projects such as ‘Cycling with rhinos’ event which is held annually. The lodge participates in the planning, sensitization and execution of the project in conjunction with local schools.

Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort

RATING:GOLD

The facility has tree planting activity conducted within the premises. Each staff has a set target of 10 trees to plant in every year. A list of tree species planted was verified. Seedlings are obtained from the facility’s own nursery bed.

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

RATING:SILVER

The resort conducts low environmental impact activities such as bird watching, nature walks, cycling, boat rides and fishing activities for its visitors. The activities are aimed at sensitizing the visitors on the surrounding environment.

Cottars 1920’s Camp

RATING:GOLD

Cottars Safari camp supports conservation initiatives through the Cottars Wildlife Conservation Trust (CWCT), which manages Olderkesi conservancy on behalf of the local Maasai community and the Olderkesi Community Wildlife Conservation Trust (OCWCT).

Best travel sustainably
places to stay

Explore eco-friendly havens: The best sustainable accommodations for the conscientious tourist.

Finch Hattons Luxury Experience

A Finch Hattons safari is so much more than the Big Five. A relaxing session at the award-winning spa, summiting the dormant Ol Donyo Larame volcano, exploring the Chyulu rainforests and the Shetani lava flow are just some of the unique and unforgettable experiences that you can enjoy

Remarkable Kenya With a Humanitarian Touch

This is an experience that changes you and the community for the better. We will take you through sustainable tourism experiences where you will spend an insightful day with charming and entrepreneurial women at a grassroots social enterprise project.

Catching Light and Touching Fire

Enjoy a once in a lifetime glass blowing experience expertly guided by the studio’s professional artisans and take home one of a kind artisanal planet-friendly souvenirs. It is the only studio of its kind in the world. The studio is 100% Kenyan and 100% recycled