Maasai warrior survivor training holiday, Kenya
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
We do not have running water or electricity at the camp: we fetch water with buckets from the river, and minimize its usage. We use solar powered lights all around the camp. We do not make use of vehicles in any of our activities- we only keep them for emergencies and logistics. We separate organic rubbish and compost it. No tree or shrub has been cut to accommodate our camp. We work with the community to stop soil erosion: before the rains, we organize teams of our staff and other local warriors to dig channels and put barriers to limit the amount of soil dragged away by the rains.
We are with our guests at all times, both for their own safety and for wildlife’s sake. We ensure that everyone respects the animals we encounter: Warriors will lead people out of the animals’ range, they will ensure that noises are minimized and that they are not disturbed in any other way, so that guests can enjoy their view safely. We teach guests specific techniques to approach wild animals in safety and without disturbing them: how to walk, how to avoid making noises, how to avoid being smelt or seen, what distance is safe and comfortable for both guests and wildlife
Community
We help the culture to stay alive by giving educated warriors jobs that require them to practice their traditional skills. Now local youngsters have role models of highly respected warriors who have gone through school and are still proud to practice their traditional lifestyle. We provide employment: we employ almost exclusively local staff, both on a permanent and on a casual basis. We increase trade: we purchase many products and services locally. We foster local entrepreneurship: instead of having our own shop at camp, when guests want to buy souvenirs we invite the local ladies to bring the jewellery they make and sell it directly to our clients. We help local schools by running a volunteer teacher scheme for them.
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