Mara North Conservancy
Karen Blixen Camp is situated in the beautiful Mara North Conservancy. We protect more than 30,000 Ha of stunning natural wilderness in close partnership with the Maasai communities. Guests are ensured a truly exclusive safari experience.
Mara North Conservancy is a partnership between 11 member camps and 750 Maasai landowners. Our ambition is to create a best-practice, world-class conservancy with long term commitments to the environment, the wildlife and the Maasai communities.
The partnership provides the Maasai communities with the economic incentives to set aside their land for wildlife conservation and guarantees our guests of a truly exclusive safari experiences in one of the world’s most stunning wildlife areas with responsible tourism and controlled vehicle density.
Mara North Conservancy protects more than 30,000 Ha of pristine natural wildlife area.
Community and Tourism Conservation
Communities living in natural wildlife areas must be provided with the economic incentives to set aside their land for wildlife conservation. The eleven member camps of Mara North guarantees fixed monthly lease payments for the privilege to carry out their game drives within the beautiful area.
The idea of guaranteeing a fixed lease payment is truly innovative and marks the very first time that the Masai landowners in this area have received direct, predictable and transparent income from wildlife, allowing the community members to plan ahead for the future. The lease payment is not subject to the number of conservancy tickets sold, and therefore not dependant on fluctuations in tourism.
Mara North Conservancy protects more than 30,000 Ha of natural wildlife area on fixed lease agreements.
Community and Tourism Conservation
Communities living in natural wildlife areas must be provided with the economic incentives to set aside their land for wildlife conservation. The eleven member camps of Mara North guarantees fixed monthly lease payments for the privilege to carry out their game drives within the beautiful area.
The idea of guaranteeing a fixed lease payment is truly innovative and marks the very first time that the Masai landowners in this area have received direct, predictable and transparent income from wildlife, allowing the community members to plan ahead for the future. The lease payment is not subject to the number of conservancy tickets sold, and therefore not dependant on fluctuations in tourism.
Mara North Conservancy protects more than 30,000 Ha of natural wildlife area on fixed lease agreements.
Mission & Goals
- Safeguard the Masai Mara through professional wildlife management
- Direct and transparent revenue distribution to the Maasai landowners
- Promotion of strong eco-tourism practices and use of environmentally friendly technologies
- Controlled tourism and guaranteed low vehicle density for lower environmental impact
- Fundraising for the betterment of the local communities
Management
Mara North Conservancy is managed by a board of directors, elected by the member camps. The board works in close partnership with the Maasai Landowner Committee to meet short and long term objectives for the future. The Landowner Committee reports to all landowners for their final approval. Twice a year, full community meetings are held whereby all landowners are able to voice their opinion on the way forward.
Mara North Conservancy is a not-for-profit public company established on the 1st of January 2009.
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