Kenya’s community conservancies are some of the most exciting conservation stories in Africa. Local people set aside their land for wildlife and, in return, earn income from tourism. Tassia Lodge, owned by the community of Lekurruki Conservancy since 1999, is one of the original examples.
What is a community conservancy?
A community conservancy is land owned or managed by local people who agree to protect wildlife and habitat while continuing to graze livestock in a planned way. Lekurruki is run by the Yaaku and neighbouring communities, with a grazing committee that rotates livestock between dry-season and wet-season areas so that wildlife and cattle can share the land.
Where your money goes
- Conservancy fees paid with every booking fund community rangers, anti-poaching patrols and habitat restoration.
- Jobs: the lodge employs local people as guides, chefs, housekeepers and security.
- Local sourcing: we buy produce from nearby farmers wherever possible.
- Community projects: lodge revenue is reinvested in conservation and social projects benefiting around 820 families.
Real conservation results
Recent work in Lekurruki includes rangeland restoration, new fencing to protect restored grazing blocks and ranger training. Read the latest in our news and stories.
Wildlife you help protect
Lekurruki is part of a key wildlife corridor between Il Ngwesi, Leparua and Ol Donyiro conservancies. It shelters elephants, Grevy’s zebras, giraffes, kudus, elands, leopards, lions, cheetahs and wild dogs.
A more personal safari
Because the lodge is small and community-run, your hosts are the people whose families have lived here for generations. Expect personal service, honest conversations and experiences you will not find in a larger camp.
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