Karibuni Eco-cottages
Karibuni Eco-cottages - a community tourism initiative
Watch Sian's great new video of the cottages .Click on the link below
Visitors feedback :
'As we prepare to leave for Uganda later today, can we just say that we had a great time at Karibuni. Everyone was so kind and the parents/grandparents we met were incredible. The staff were fab and looked after us really well' Andy and Anne August 2011
'It's just a quick email to say that we are all home safe a sound and also thank you! I think I can say on behalf of all of us that we had a great time and experienced amazing people, places and culture! I fully enjoyed myself, it’s an experience I will never forget. You have set up a great place that the Ndhiwa people can use as support but also learn from to make their lives better for themselves! I hope that all the plans you have for the future are achieved!' Emma and friends July 2011
Karibuni ladies
Caroline
Caroline has recently graduated from Moi University with a degree in Tourism Management and is passionate about girls' rights and gender equality. She is an inspirational role model as leader of our girls group and also manages our sponsored students program and the new padi bora project.
A new and exciting development in partnership with Karibuni Womens Development Initiative and NCEDP:
Sustainable Tourism - encouraging & promoting evironmental conservation and supporting the local community in Ndhiwa.
The project offers:
Restaurant, conference facilities, accommodation curio & craft shop, birdwatching & much more. Learn about the local Luo culture through talks, music, dance and local artesans sharing their skills in pottery, basketware & sewing.
Visit local sites of archeological and historic interest.
Visit genuine community projects and be part of the 'team', learn more about environmental issues and see how we protect and conserve the environment by planting trees, recycling, composting, using solar power and rainwater catchment.
Askaris: John Gilbert and John Snr
Feel part of the community by joining a family for a 'Homestay ' and taking part in everyday life in rural Kenya.
All of this at affordable prices and 100% of the profit reinvested in the local community
The Karibuni eco-cottages exist to be a catalyst that enables the community in Ndhiwa to have a sustainable future. In particular, the focus is on empowering women and girls. It is based on principles of fair trade and adheres to a strict environmental code of practice.
Fair Trade & Ecotourism Principles at Karibuni Eco-cottages
Tourism that ensures local people actually benefit from the tourism industry that thrives on their culture, history, land, natural resources and labour. This means employing people locally, paying fair wages, providing safe and happy working environments.
Profits:100% of Karibuni’s profits are invested in community projects in Ndhiwa.
Employment: We employ only local people from Ndhiwa and provide training for local women and girls in the tourism and hospitality industries and pay fair wages.
Supplying goods and services locally: We procure nearly everything needed in the day-to-day running of Karibuni from in and around Ndhiwa.
Local construction methods and building materials were used and the buildings are capable of being readily repaired and maintained. The building process developed local capabilities and empowers local people with new skills, knowledge and techniques.
Establishment and running of tourism enterprises by the local community: Karibuni was established by and is managed by women from Ndhiwa community with help and support from experts in the tourism industry from Team Kenya. The cottages and its infra-structure is discreet and does not dominate the landscape. The design process involved local consultation on design, materials, construction methods & location.
Traditional Luo hut at Karibuni
The eco-cottages project respects local customs and culture and helps to preserve them.
Karibuni entertainment
