In the dynamic world of conservation, partnerships are key to amplifying impact and reaching wider audiences. This was evident when representatives from the MpalaLive project, Valerie May and Victor Kasii, paid a visit to our offices during the first quarter of the year to explore potential collaborations between our two organizations. For those unfamiliar, MpalaLive…
LWF and the Laikipia Tourism Association (LTA) teamed up to welcome the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) to Nanyuki and Laikipia County as a whole. KTB visited Laikipia County to engage with key stakeholders in the tourism sector and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth. The objectives of these visits were twofold: to establish connections and…
Judy Kepher Gona, STTAs Founder and Lead Consultant makes her opening remarks The 8th Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit was held on the 8th and 9th of June, 2023 in Mombasa, Kenya. Just like the previous summits, the 2023 summit aimed to chart the pathways for sustainable tourism in Africa. With each iteration, the summit becomes…
We are excited to share with you some of our major achievements and developments from the past year. LTA Registered and Ready for Growth We are pleased to announce that we are now a registered community-based organization (CBO) in Kenya! This registration gives us added legitimacy and allows us to enter into legally binding partnerships…
Most wildlife photographers will agree that having a long lens is just half of the trick when it comes to capturing amazing wildlife images. The other big part includes field craft and immense amounts of patience in producing stunning imagery, and more often than not, this may include working from a wildlife photography hide. At…
Moran Lounge and Grill is a well-known nightlife destination in Nanyuki, Kenya, and a member of the Laikipia Tourism Association (LTA). In addition to providing entertainment, Moran is also dedicated to giving back to the community through various charitable initiatives. Recently, the lounge took its charitable efforts a step further by visiting Nanyuki Prisons to…
The Bomas of Kenya (Nairobi) hosted the 2022 edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo. After last year’s virtual expo, this year’s expo was a more than welcome return to in-person meetings. The event attracted over 200 exhibitors and 150 global buyers from key source markets. This event was geared towards raising the profile of…
All of us at Kenya Treks had a good holiday season over the last few months with guests from the UK and Canada climbing with us. Our guests ranged in age from 13 to 72 and I’m glad to say that everyone made it to Point Lenana. Over the years mountain hiking has gained wider…
ILMAMUSI Community Forest Association is in full gear preparing for the inaugural Walk Wild experience, slated to take place on the 19th of November this year. The event entails a 10 km walk inside the forest accompanied by ILMAMUSI CFA rangers, and guests will experience walking in the wild and help to plant 1,000 indigenous…
Basic healthcare is not readily accessible to many of our community neighbours in Laikipia. Services that so many of us take for granted on a daily basis such as immunizations, family planning and access to medical treatments are almost unheard of in many remote areas. Conservancies like Mugie are doing their part to address those…