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Giving Back

Throughout the region there is a large population of under privileged communities that are benefiting from the kindness of those who have dedicated their lives to making a difference. There are several ways that you too can assist, whether it is as part of your safari visiting destinations, visiting specific projects, giving your time or financial assistance.

We firmly believe in giving back to the communities that we visit and and giving you the opportunity to experience the country more closely and have meaningful and mutually respectful cultural experiences. In addition to supporting communities by virtue of our safaris, we do also have ties with other projects that we support: The Nest (Nairobi) and Mpopongi Primary School (Maasai Mara). We have the expertise to include these experiences in your safari.

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Communities

Most of East Africa is rural and as you travel from the cities to remote areas you will be struck by the ever changing contrasts. Many tribes still live in handmade mud and thatched huts and continue their traditional way of life untouched by the modern world. It is humbling to experience an authentic encounter with these communities, where visits are unplanned and nothing is staged, giving you the opportunity to interact and discover new cultures. You will be happily welcomed into a ‘manyatta’ to sit and listen to their stories or spend a day helping with daily chores – collecting water with the ladies or herding cattle with young boys, visit a bustling market where tradesmen sell basic goods and cattle are traded or stop at a clinic providing medical care.

Many properties in our portfolio are on community land and are a major source of income for that community. In addition to any personal charitable activities, conservation fees that each guests pays during their stay are passed onto the community or utilise for specific projects. Those from the community employed at the destination are always willing to teach the skill of spear throwing or using a bow & arrow. Some properties are hosted by the tribesmen and join you to talk about their culture. You could also join in a football match with the ‘rival’ lodge or team.

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The Nest - Limuru, Nairobi

The Nest is a registered Charitable Trust and is not affiliated with any organisation but depends entirely on private donations. Their program reaches out to prevent the children of imprisoned mothers from fighting for survival on the street. Affected children are rescued and their living conditions improved during the imprisonment of their mothers. The Nest rehabilitates and later reintegrates them and their released mothers with their extended families and society at large.

They are housed in the Children’s Home located in Limuru. Here children receive holistic care and formal education for the time their mothers are imprisoned. Counselling, provided in The Nest’s loving environment, can heal the wounds they suffer in body and soul. Children’s ages range from newborn to 17 years old. The Nest ensures the children regularly visit their mothers in prison. They also care for a number of abandoned babies for whom they try to find loving families.

If you would like to spend time at The Nest, we suggest that you set aside a morning. You can visit them as they take their classes, interact with them during play and lunch and get to know the families. They do also welcome those who want to spend several days assisting at the home and arrangements can be made to stay close by. Any type of contribution is appreciated – from your time, to organising fundraising events, sponsoring housemother or helping to cater for a child’s monthly needs.