MEET THE MASAI
On a family safari to Kenya you can meet a remote tribal community in a natural way. In Kenya we use lodges on private wildlife reserves like Cottars (link) which give you privacy and exclusive game viewing. These private reserves are owned by local tribal communities who look after the reserve and who benefit financially from the tourism it generates. In this way, the animals flourish, you get an amazing private safari and the community can improve their village.
When you visit a camp like Cottars or Tortilis your family will be able to spend an hour or two visiting the village and school, meeting the people and seeing their way of life. Many families find this one of the highlights of their family safari. And because the community is remote this is a natural and authentic experience.
These private reserves can protect the future for sustainable safaris in many parts of Africa. As the populations grow, there is competition for land between farming needs and wildlife. By using some of their land as a wildlife reserve with a small high quality safari lodge the community benefits, their lives improve and they become active wildlife conservationists.
