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.

Parffin Lanterns, Solar Pump, Tree Planting

Lion’s Bluff Lodge

RATING:GOLD

Depending on the school calendar and the availability of the camp's vehicles, the lodge organizes game drives for 20-30 pupils from Latika, Msorongo, Mwashoti, and Maktau Primary Schools. Lion's Bluff Lodge educates pupils on the significance of wildlife conservation through the initiative and provides them with lunch at the lodge.

Parffin Lanterns, Solar Pump, Tree Planting

Kilaguni Serena

RATING:GOLD

The facility started a children’s library at Iltilal and Matulani Primary schools where they provided 100 books each for the children’s reading. They further conducted training for the teachers and parents at the community level on the need for early reading and learning for the kids.

Parffin Lanterns, Solar Pump, Tree Planting

Amboseli Serena Lodge

RATING:GOLD

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge carries out tree planting within the lodge, and local schools such as Esiteti Primary School, Ekong Narok Primary School and within the surrounding community.

Parffin Lanterns, Solar Pump, Tree Planting

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

RATING:GOLD

Waste is separated at source and the bins are clearly labelled at the facility. Organic waste is given off to local pig farmers on a weekly basis.

Parffin Lanterns, Solar Pump, Tree Planting

Tortilis Camp

RATING:GOLD

The camp uses biodegradable bathroom amenities from Cinabar Green in the guest tents. Biodegradable laundry detergents are also used at the camp, supplied by Odex Chemicals. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the chemicals used within the facility are available.

Parffin Lanterns, Solar Pump, Tree Planting

Ashnil Aruba

RATING:GOLD

The facility hires more than 60% of its permanent employees from the local area and also allocates its casual work to the locals. The employees are provided with health care, uniform, accommodation facilities and basic amenities.

Parffin Lanterns, Solar Pump, Tree Planting

Satao Elerai Camp

RATING:GOLD

85% of the employees in the facility are drawn from the local community. Satao Elerai which is a community owned conservancy is under the management of the facility meaning the successes brought about by it like monetary value is utilized to develop the community.

Parffin Lanterns, Solar Pump, Tree Planting

Satao Camp

RATING:GOLD

Guests participate in low impact activities such as bird watching within the facility. The camp conducts an environmental day twice a month. The day entails litter collection and tree planting activities where each staff member is assigned a tree to take care off.

Parffin Lanterns, Solar Pump, Tree Planting

Tawi Lodge

RATING:GOLD

The facility plays a major role in the conservation of elephants through the Amboseli Trust for Elephants which carries out ecological monitoring of the ecosystem, for the benefit of the largest land mammals.

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