Geography - Tourism - Ecotourism - Basecamp Maasai Mara CASE STUDY

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Basecamp Maasai Mara CASE STUDY

Background

The lodge opened in 1998

The main camp has 16 tents (32 beds)

It is located in the Rift Valley Province, Narok District

The Camp provides activities such as day game drives, nature walks, tree planting etc.

How it helps the environment

Uses non imported local materials such as dead/fallen wood as building materials which means that no trees were cut down and these materials also help the camp blend in with the natural environment.

Uses a treetop viewing platform to reduce the number of vehicle safaris

Uses dry toilets and only washes linin on request in order to conserve water

Uses lots of solar energy

Waste water is used to water plants

As much waste as possible is reused or recycled

They try to not leave any permanent damage to the landscape

How it helps the local people

Uses "Maasai Grammar" to explain the Maasai tribes culture

Furniture is of Maasai design and make

95% of the Staff are local people (including 10 women)

A percentage of the profits from the camp goes into supporting female education in the area

Food is brought from local farmers so money goes back into the local economy

The camp works closely with the local communities to try to aid them in any ways possible

The camp tries to educate visitors on the local ways of life