Responsible & Sustainable Tourism in Action
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, as we strive to work in harmony with Mother Nature and support the Esilalei Maasai community. One of our greatest ongoing challenges has been the lack of a permanent water source or groundwater. To address this, we implemented a rainwater harvesting system across the camp, initially with a storage capacity of 60,000 liters. By October 2024, in response to growing demand, we expanded this capacity to 120,000 liters. This significant upgrade reinforces our commitment to self-sufficiency, ensuring a reliable water supply while minimizing our environmental impact which through our Wine to Water partnership
At Isoitok Camp, we believe in tourism that gives back, empowering communities while protecting natural resources. Thanks to generous client donations in 2018, we installed a 20,000-liter rainwater harvesting system near the Maasai community center. In October 2024, through a partnership with Wine to Water and 12 dedicated engineer volunteers, we expanded the system’s capacity and catchment area to 40,000 liters—providing safe drinking water to over ten families.
Each year, thousands of liters of rain-harvested water are collected by our Maasai neighbors, ensuring clean drinking water for the community. Our commitment to sustainable water solutions continues to grow, with new rain harvesting projects enabling Maasai bomas to establish their own independent systems and storage facilities. Through responsible tourism, we are helping to build a more self-sufficient and resilient future.
After two years of discussions, surveys, and on-site assessments, we launched our tree and grassland rehabilitation efforts in early February 2025. In partnership with the JustDiggit Foundation and Mviwaarusha, we identified key areas impacted by erosion and invasive species, setting a goal to restore approximately 170 hectares (420 acres) of land throughout 2025 and onward. This initiative will create a lasting impact on the environment and local ecosystems. Our Maasai neighbors are leading the project as a village cooperative, with appointed Village Champions ensuring its success and sustainability.
More information or want to help?
For more information on current running projects or how you can help – please drop us a line. If you would like to spend more time with us at Isoitok Camp for hands-on project work, this is also possible, allowing you to understand the subtle impact our presence and your interest can have on simple daily living standards.
