Kenya Community Based Tourism Network

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

ISUKHA HERITAGE ORGANIZATION

Isukha Heritage Organisation is a local NGO which started as Community Based Organisation with Membership drawn from all genders irrespective of age,sex, nationality or ethnical background. It was established in 1996 by two Conservationists- Mathew M. Shilabula and Daniel M. Murende who witnessed the loss of the rich cultural biodiversity and reduction of livelihood among Isukha Community of which resulted to immense poverty. Isukha is a name derived from Isukha Community being a Sub- tribe of Luhyia found in Western Kenya which borders and surrounds Kakamega rainforest in the Northern and Southern parts. Isukha Community comprises of three Divisions namely Shinyalu, Ileho and part of Kakamega Municipality in the New Kakamega East District.

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Monday, July 11, 2016

MONDI MALICK HOMESTAY

The homestay is run by Mr. Malick Mondi, a member of Farmers Dialogue Africa, a worldwide organization. The house set a side for guests was initially the parent’s house now converted for guest’s accommodation. The house has spacious separate four bedrooms. Besides, the family also practices agro business where Malbary plants are grown for processing silk material.

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KEEP BANDAS AND COTTAGES

Kakamega Environmental Education Programme (KEEP) is Community Based Tourism Organization situated within Kakamega Wildlife Conservancy. The Organization is currently having 12 affiliate host families providing homestays accommodation services to visitors. The group operates on a leased land contributing 5% of their income to Kenya Forest Service (KFS).

Visitors can stay in the group’s ‘bandas’ (cottages) and have a pleasant experience of the exciting Forest's rich biodiversity Park and have the option to interact with locals and involve in the myriad community conservation activities including environmental conservation education, Energy conservation techniques, Butterfly farm project of over 400 species, Nature walks, Sunrise/sunset on Lirhanda hill, Bird watching of over 300 birds species, Hiking and Cultural entertainment such as bullfights and story telling.

The Organization also runs Conference facilities, Tree nursery for commercial and medical plants for processing Mondia Tonic at their own community owned village based processing plant based in Kakamega town and information centre and Canopy Watch Tower allowing people to accesses and view the beautiful landscape as well as health programmes focusing on reproductive sexual health and HIV/AIDS awareness services.

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Monday, June 27, 2016

STONEYHILL VIEW HOMESTAY

Stoneyhill view is situated in Kisumu Town, on the prime Kajulu Hills of Mamboleo area. Accommodation services comprises of 8 en-suite rooms and unique restaurant area overlooking the beautiful view of Lake Victoria. In addition the house an executive meeting hall suited for special breakaway corporate stayover.

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

KAPTAGAT FARM RESORT

Kaptagat Farm resort is situated about 20km from Eldoret town, in Keiyo South, Kaptagat. Kaptagat Farm resort is owned by Ms. Selly Chelimo a very pleasant host. The home is well known for its beautiful surrounding environment offering homestay accommodation facility, family services, self catering and Nyama Choma within home ground ranch under nature oven. The house is located in prime spot, nature flavour and water based area.

The host family provides a number of activities to keep guest active and learn the cultural lifestyle within the home including; Agro business, aquaculture, poultry and greenhouse farm activities. The family employs local community members to work in the green houses and also provides training opportunities for them. A training camp has also been initiated for local athletes.

The home has a great advantage of having a natural source of clean river freshwater for domestic and farming activities and therefore an ideal homestays, well maintained in hygienic and safe environment. The home surrounding enhances opportunities for adventurous water activities, nature walks and forest bird watching.

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View from the back of the house

One of the rooms

One of the Greenhouses at the farm

Tomatoes inside one of the greenhouses

Friday, May 27, 2016

KODOTE ECO-VILLAGE RESORT

The eco-village was founded in 2007 by the host family of Odote, coordinated by Mr. Dickens Ochieng Odote. The village has several house units and 4 bedroomed self-catering guesthouse unit with bed capacity of 6 adult persons. The home has additional suitable camping ground for extra guest interested in enjoying the peaceful warm star light skies of the dark rural nights. The home is situated in Homabay, Rangwe Division, Central Kochia.

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