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| Ecotourism
| Ecotourism Kenya promotes responsible tourism practices within the tourism industry. This entails encouraging the adoption of best practices in the use of tourism resources, working with local communities and managing wastes and emissions.
Understanding Ecotourism
According to The International Ecotourism Society, ecotourism is, ‘Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people’. (TIES, 1990)... read more on ecotourism
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|  | Latest News
| EK has launched the Leadership and Mentorship Program (LMP)
Ecotourism Kenya has started the Leadership and Mentorship Program (LMP) to provide its members with an opportunity to gain experience, nurture their skills and get enlightened about the fundamentals and practices of ecotourism. The program blends the academic and professional, theoretical and practical aspects, while addressing the interests of participants, the placement process is currently going on... Read More on LMP
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| Featured Community
| Msambweni Turtle and Marine ConservationEstablished in 2004, this group’s activities involve creating awareness by educating students on conservation of turtles, coral reefs and other forms of marine life. ..Read More
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|  | Eco-Rating Scheme Ecotourism Kenya manages a certification scheme for tourism accommodation facilities based on environmental and social criteria. |  | |  | |  | | There are 5 establishments that have been awarded Gold Certification...View List | There are 32 establishments that have been awarded Silver Certification...View List | There are 32 establishments that have been awarded Bronze Certification...View List |
| Featured Eco-Rated Facility
| Satao Luxury Safari CampSatao Luxury Safari Camp is located in Tsavo East Park, approximately 30Km from the Voi gate entrance. It is situated in a vast and untaped arena of arid bush with warm and dry climate, home to vast herds of dust-red Elephants, rhino, buffalo, lion and over 500 species of birds.
The camp has been in operation since 1995 and is made up of 20 en-suite tents, 16 family tents and 4 suites. ..Read More
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