Supporting the Masai Community
Following the UN World Tourism Organisation’s S.T.E.P (Sustainable Tourism Eliminating Poverty) framework:
- Employment: The majority of our staff are from the local Masai community, including silver-standard certified safari guides passionate about sharing their cultural knowledge and wildlife expertise.
- Infrastructure Development: Road construction, water catchment systems, and dam building to support local livestock and reduce travel distances to water sources during dry seasons.
Sustainable Sourcing
All construction materials and furnishings sourced responsibly:
- Kakuzi Sustainable Wood: Sustainably harvested timber with full-time forestry management
- Trio Crafts & Rugs: Nairobi-based women’s cooperative creating handmade carpets and rugs
- Don Bosco Boys Town: Furniture crafted by marginalized youth learning life skills
- Cinnabar Green: Organic bathroom amenities from essential oils grown on Mt. Kenya’s slopes
Experience Highlights
- Exclusive access to 35,000-acre private conservancy
- World-class wildlife viewing including the Great Migration
- Cultural immersion with authentic Masai guide experiences
- Luxury amenities in pristine wilderness setting
- Meaningful impact through community and conservation support
- Personalized service
Ososian Mara Safari Lodge blends luxury accommodation, with the Masai Mara’s exceptional wildlife encounters, to create an unforgettable safari experience.
