A journey to Africa
Our Story
A true African experience, unlike any tour programme, putting eco-tourism and sustainability first.
Purpose-built in 2020, Chyulu Wilderness Camp is the first zero-emissions and carbon negative eco-lodge in Kenya.
Fully-powered by solar energy, the camp uses photovoltaic panels for electricity and hot water. The camp recycles all waste and treats grey and black waters with ecological techniques. All kitchens are powered by induction and all Land Rovers are retrofitted with an electric motor. The carbon negative is achieved through an afforestation programme funded by Le Rosey.
The aim of the camp is two-fold: to transform agricultural lands into protected, thriving wetlands and through this, offer a life-changing experience to international students in one of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth. Each one-week long project combines adventure expedition, community volunteering, conservation and mindfulness to offer a hands-on 360° experience of eco-tourism and sustainable development. The camp is equipped to welcome up to 60 students in tents with en-suite, and boasts an authentic African lounge, dining room, library, conference room, outdoor fireplace and communal café.
Our Community Pledge
Community sits at the heart of our camp and service to the local community extends from our general operations to the activities and work carried out on each of our programmes.
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Local community members employed directly at Chyulu Wilderness Camp
New health clinic to serve local communities
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Additional rangers employed to protect the area and patrol
New classrooms and technology equipment for local students
Improved infrastructures for meetings and gatherings for use by the local community
Knowledge transfer between international students and local Kenyan students
Direct income from sales of local Maasai goods, promoting alternative livelihoods
Promotion of local enterprise that provides for CWC
Authentic cultural exchange
Incentive for the conservation of the ecosystem for the community
Our Partners
Working together with the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust and Rosey Adventures, CWC is transforming once decimated agricultural lands into a thriving protected wetland, which will encourage and rebuild a native ecosystem whilst providing the local community with sustainable livelihoods.
Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust
The Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust works to protect the legendary ecosystems and astounding biodiversity of East Africa through conservation that directly benefits local Maasai communities.
rosey adventures
Rosey Adventures has been leading camps for over 50 years in Switzerland, offering exceptional experiences for children from across the world; it is a guarantee of Swiss safety, organisation and pastoral care.
Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust
The Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust works to protect the legendary ecosystems and astounding biodiversity of East Africa through conservation that directly benefits local Maasai communities.
rosey adventures
Rosey Adventures has been leading camps for over 50 years in Switzerland, offering exceptional experiences for children from across the world; it is a guarantee of Swiss safety, organisation and pastoral care.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
The first camp of its kind to be carbon-zero, fuelled by sustainable energy sources, local farming and with excess emissions offset by the REDD+ programme.
But our commitment to sustainability doesn’t stop at our own infrastructure. We employ and educate local farmers on sustainable farming, natural solutions and drip irrigation, giving them the tools and knowledge to sustainably cultivate and produce a reliable and healthy food source, whilst allowing wildlife to return to the area and live in harmony with human presence.
Land restoration and wildlife protection
Testing of the soil and recover
Employment
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