ESS'S CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM
(Also promoting Philanthropic Travel)

Having been well established in the tourism industry for over a decade, Eastern & Southern Safaris has recently developed a CSR Program whose objective is to give back to communities that have over the years supported the industry through various efforts geared towards development, conservation and sustaining the destinations. We plan to do so by supporting specific community initiatives that involve the participation of the locals resulting in self sufficiency and improved standards of living.

Our pilot area is in Kenya’s South Rift Region, the corridor that connects Amboseli National Park with the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. In this endeavor, Eastern & Southern Safaris is proud to partner with African Conservation Centre (ACC) and South Rift Association of Land owners (SORALO) whose well defined initiative is the driving force behind the development of community efforts that are enhanced to creating their own "parks beyond parks".

Currently, there are several innovative community based programs initiated by ACC and SORALO that contribute to sustainable development and conservation programs, in the areas of Education, Water and sanitation, Environmental projects, Community service and Promotion of Green Energy.

Our choice of the The South Rift Region is no coincidence. The region is incredibly rich in culture, wildlife, ecology and is endowed with breathtaking landscapes and offers an attractive and newly developed tourist product. Part of our responsibility is to encourage our clients to include a visit of the region in their safari itineraries, and have carefully developed Safari Packages that combine wildlife safaris with activity-packed wilderness and cultural experiences that will offer the traveller a humbling experience. Bearing in mind that philanthropic travel is a growing worldwide movement that currently defines responsible travel, we are encouraging our visitors to not only enjoy their travel but also give back to these destinations that are biodiversity and culturally rich but economically challenged.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

1. ESS CSR program
The Directors of Eastern & Southern Safaris have undertaken to supporting specific projects every year in partnership and consultation with the developments partners in the region - both ACC and SORALO. This will be in the form of monetary as well as techinical support, depending on the project needs.

Prior to developing our CSR program for the South Rift Region, ESS has been supporting 2 children's homes in Mazera's Area (Jiipe Moyo Children's Home) and PBB Childrens Home in Mai Mahiu Area. We continue to encourage our clients on Safari to stop by any of the 2 homes to give support of any kind.

2. Clients/Friends Direct Contributions

This is where we invite you, the traveler to join us in becoming an active and willing partner in our innovative community based programs that contribute to sustainable development and conservation programs. Remember, these projects aim at helping to support and empower the local and indigenous communities by providing jobs, training/skills, and lasting improvements in health care, education, as well as environmental conservation stewardship to ensure that your destination is at its best. We are open to your suggested ways of participation and will be delighted to hear from you. We value every form of contribution as this takes us a step forward in furthering our course.

3. Time Contribution

By way of Volunteer Programs that involve provision of technical/specialized skills in an area of your interest e.g education, health & nutrition, conservation, project development, management, construction, research, agriculture, enterprise development etc. These projects can be organized as short or long term engagements and we help identify and connect you to the project of your choice.

Feel free to contact us for any further information - info@essafari.co.ke

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