What makes Karibuni Eco cottages so special and unique ?

  A Community Tourism Initiative

In partnership with Reborn Women’s group ,Team Kenya &Ndhiwa Community Empowerment and Development Project

 Restaurant  conference facilities  accommodation  curio& craft  shop & much more

The Karibuni  eco-cottage’s 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 empower 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 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.

The eco - cottages and its activities respect local customs, and culture and helps to preserve them