Karibuni Eco cottages

 Karibuni eco-cottages

Your contribution to Team Kenya  helps generate local economic benefit from sustainable tourism, and encourages & promotes environmental conservation.

Our project encourages the development of ecotourism for the benefit of the community contributing to poverty alleviation and economic empowerment & social and cultural enhancement.

Staying in a community-owned and run guesthouse & buying local produce generates income directly.

Helping the local economy !

Profits remain within the community, jobs are created and women further empowered Using a combination of traditional and new technologies (including solar power) ensures environmental sustainability.

Local musicians entertain visitors Nov 09 Karibuni cottages

We also have our own unique carbon offsetting scheme to encourage Responsible Travel (To plant trees and provide energy efficient stoves & training for community members)

Impacts of the projects are continually monitored and assessed to ensure that they are positive and appropriate for the needs of the community

"Our project is about long term commitment not just a quick fix"

"Responsible Travel with Meaning"

Karibuni staff: Serifa and Millicent with Alicia