Karibuni Eco-cottages
Karibuni Eco-cottages -a community tourism initiative
Steve
Steve Ogaye joined us in October 2009 , he leads the Karibuni Eco-cottages team and provides professional support and advice to the Karibuni ladies .He has a wealth of knowledge and recent experience in the tourism industry in Kenya. He is also a very keen birdwatcher .
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 supports Steve at the Eco cottages.
A new and exciting development in partnership with Karibuni Womens Development Initiative and NCEDP
Sustainable Tourism -encouraging & promoting environmental conservation and supporting the local community in Ndhiwa
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-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
Karibuni entertainment
