Conservation
"The Earth is what we all have in common."
– Wendell Berry
Direct funding for protection.
- Park fees: Guests contribute $200 per person per night directly to the Mara Triangle Conservancy.
- County bed-night fee: $40 per person per night goes to Narok County, extending benefits beyond Conservancy borders.
- Land lease: We pay a fixed annual lease, providing predictable baseline income irrespective of occupancy.
Capital projects & resilience.
We’ve co-funded critical infrastructure, including a borehole at Purungat Bridge (~$36,000), and raised $43,000 during COVID-19 to support on-the-ground needs when tourism halted.
Annual conservation forum.
We plan to dedicate the first week of each season’s camp setup to an annual conservation workshop—hosting researchers, NGOs, and community leaders on site (lodging and meals covered), pairing field immersion with practical panels on habitat restoration, community-led conservation, climate adaptation, and sustainable tourism.
Community
"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much."
— Helen Keller.
Meaningful local jobs.
Our expansion will increase our team from ~19 (9 permanent / 10 seasonal) to ~33 (12 permanent / 21 seasonal)—a 75% staff increase and 100% rise in seasonal roles—filled predominantly by local Maasai talent.
Skills pipelines, not just positions.
Our ethos is to spot raw potential and invest in hospitality and guiding training. Guests consistently cite staff warmth, growth, and professionalism as the “secret sauce” of the Enkishui experience. Expansion allows us to formalize training pathways and promotion tracks beyond entry-level roles.
Education that changes futures.
We are funding tertiary education for a young community member (Bachelor’s in Procurement & Logistics), covering tuition, materials, and term-time support, paired with mentorship, paid holiday internships at camp, and a guaranteed interview on graduation. As we grow, we aim to expand this scholarship model to support more future leaders.
Women-led supply chains & giving back.
We partner with local women’s cooperatives for our curio store and invite guests to “Pack for a Purpose” (books and stationery for schools)—small, direct actions with lasting impact.
Sustainability
“The best way to predict the future is to create it."
– Peter Drucker.
Seasonal, light-touch design.
The camp is seasonal and built without cement foundations, allowing the site to regenerate annually and be fully restored to its natural state.
Clean power, minimal footprint.
Solar provides the majority of our energy with a small backup generator. We are actively reducing fossil-fuel reliance year-on-year.
Responsible water and waste.
- Drinking water is supplied by a trusted local provider; guests use refillable bottlesto eliminate single-use plastics.
- Closed-systemtoilet treatment and biodegradable cleaning products (from local supplier Cinnabar Green) protect soils and waterways.
- Organics are treated for safe decomposition; paper/cardboard are reused then recycled; all plastics are back-hauled to Nairobivia existing supply runs lowering fuel costs.
Shared resources that reduce traffic.
Our investment in the Purungat Bridge borehole supports ranger posts and neighboring camps, cutting long water-haul trips, emissions, and road wear within the Triangle.
Restoring habitat together (Tree Planting Initiative).
Launched in 2024, our guest-participation tree-planting program with the Nyekweri Kimintet Trust has already resulted in 430+ new indigenous trees, strengthening habitat, biodiversity, and climate resilience. We invite every guest to plant and name a tree, in turn they receive GPS tagging where available, and can track growth over time. This turns each visit into a living legacy and we are expanding this program annually.
