WELCOME TO MTITO SAFARI CAMP
Why Choose Mtito Safari Camp?
Mtito Safari Camp is a is a Gold Eco-rated luxury safari camp located in the Masai Mara, offering an exclusive experience surrounded by rich wildlife. Nestled along the beautiful Talek River, our camp provides a serene and picturesque environment for an unforgettable safari adventure.
Organic and Locally-sourced Vegetables
Almost all of the vegetable we use is sourced from our garden. This vegetable is organically grown- with natural fertilizers and pesticides- so rest assured that what you’re consuming is GMO-free and richer in nutrients.
OUR MISSION
Our purpose and mission are to be a genuine partner in conservation of our surroundings by responsible operations that have minimal impact on the environment. To forge great partnerships with the local communities, respecting their traditions and giving our visitors an opportunity to be part of it by giving them exceptional safari experience.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be a leading safari camp by impacting communities, by engaging in sustainable environmental and business practices.
OUR VALUES
To be the preferred employer by making sure that all staff, our guests are treated with utmost respect. Through the 360MTITO Concept, our staff have an equal opportunity to better their careers while working at Mtito Safari Camp.
OUR SERVICE
Camp Facilities
Parking Space
Ample parking space ensures a hassle-free arrival, allowing you to focus on the excitement.
Swimming Pool
We have a very beautiful pool and the prettiest sun beds to relax after a swim and tan the skin
Room Service
We provide room service 24/7 at the guests’ request and at no additional cost.
Fibre Internet
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in our public areas, so you can stay connected during your stay.
COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Mtito Safari Camp operates on a serious, rigorous policy to make sure that all avenues that could lead to any environmental degradation because of our operations are seriously investigated. Mtito Camp has put all measures in place that would aid in any prevention from any form of environment and community disturbance and a firm believer in giving back both to the environment and local surrounding.
VEGETABLE GARDEN
Nothing beats the taste of freshly cut vegetables. We grow more than 95% of vegetables consumed at the camp. From Broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, cucumber, lettuce etc. The camp prides itself on being one of the best places to eat fresh vegetables. As a policy, no vegetables are refrigerated because it is garden-to the plate, especially for the salads. No chemicals/pesticides or fertilizers are used. The garden is 100% organic with organic methods of pest control employed, as explained below in waste management. In addition, the staff take great joy in having fresh farm produce, exactly like their traditional home style, where food must be made fresh every time. A visit to the garden can be done, just request at the reception and the chef will proudly show you. You can even choose what vegetable you would like to eat, depending on what time you visit the shamba(garden).
In addition to the vegetables, at Mtito Safari Camp we produce most of our spices. This way, our kitchen maintains a very high level of organic produce which you will find greatly fulfilling and very tasty.
SPICES
We produce majority of our spices, both fresh herbs and grounded herbs. You will love our yummy kitchen produce, and even more interesting is that we use organic sauces that are produce in our farm. We have several varieties that we grow organic, and some of them are purely for grinding to make additions to the sauces and soups. So, fear not, of over spiced foods. But should your tongue love its hot, we still have the herbs for you.
Waste management: without a doubt waste continues to be produced every day, as part of life. Here at Mtito we use the policy of REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE. 90% of our waste constitutes black water, grey water and organic matter from kitchen.
WASTE WATER
The camp has built a biodigester which consists of bacterial chamber and filtration chambers. Both the back and grey water is directly fed into the bacterial chamber where a natural process of bacterial consumption takes place. All the hard matter is digested in this chamber and passes through to the 3-step filtration process. While at this level the water is ready for release into the environment, we still take through the natural Leeds rhizome purification process, whereby the roots for the Leeds purify the water and at is released back to environment. This is the water that we use for our camp trees and bushes.
ORGANIC WASTE
All the waste is sorted at the source, with strict rules to follow the sorting procedure. All the organic waste is piled at the compost pit near the vegetable garden. It is let to decompose and is later used as part of the compost for our organic garden. This way, we are able to keep our garden’s nutrients replenished while at the same time taking care of our organic waste. It is crucial to note that since we grow most of our vegetables, the majority of our organic waste is taken care of at the source, where what will not be needed in the kitchen, it is taken care of at the garden and left there as organic compost.
IN ORGANIC WASTE
Definitely, there is that small portion of waste doesn’t decompose easily. We have a adopted a policy of ordering supplies that are packed in 100% recyclable materials so that it can be collected and delivered to recycling centers where it will be taken care of with minimum residue if any.
In addition, the camp has declared a NO PLASTICS or aluminum foils policy. Recyclable aluminum water bottles are provided in the rooms and even for picnic meals, thereby forbidding the use of plastics within the camp. Tins/metallic wastes are handed over to recycling centers for smelting and recycling.
PAPER AND WOOD WASTE
Obviously the office uses minimized paperwork, and repairs and maintenance departments have wood wastes. These two are put in the incinerator, thereby producing ashes that are good for our garden. Wood ash, also known as potash, is a good source of potassium for the soil. The ash from the incinerator acts both as a fertilizer, natural deterrent and a pesticide to some soft bodied insects that can wreak havoc to the growing vegetables.
The vegetable garden is open to visit, just request from the reception and the chef will show you around. You can even choose vegetables of your choice for lunch or dinner, depending on what time you manage to visit.
DRINKING WATER
There are 3 water harvesting stations within the camp. Rainwater provides free, pure drinking water. The harvested water is then treated and purified through an advanced purification and filtration system. That is why drinking water for our guests and staff is never for sale. Mother nature has taken care of us all. In addition, this also helps us minimize what is coming into camp, reducing waste production before it happens.
SHOWER WATER
The camp has a borehole that provides more than enough water for entire camp use. The water is solar-powered and is pumped into the raised reservoir tanks and is supply to the whole camp through gradient. This way the need for further power use in pumping is reduced. While the water is fine for drinking, it is a bit saline and not tasty to drink. However, drinking water is provided in the room for free.
POWER AND ENERGY
The camp is 100% solar powered 24 hours. From shower water in your rooms, staff quarters, street lighting including the kitchen. The showers use advanced standalone solar boilers that use any minimal solar energy available and converting it heating energy. Water Is heated and stored in the thermal tanks, waiting for your use. At the same time, same solar energy is stored in the batteries for use at night. So, during the day we use pure natural light and direct solar power, while at night we use stored energy generated during the day. That includes the water pump. Solar has its limits also during the rainy season. We have a back up generator for such days, which is rarely used, but on standby, should the need arise.
COOKING GAS
For some food items, Pressure cookers are used to conserve cooking gas. This way, cooking time is reduced by more that 40%, thereby reducing cooking gas used, eventually minimizing emissions.
OUR STAFF
The best part. We take pride in having the best team. Very cooperative, eager to help and quick to serve. You will feel at home the minute you arrive at the gate. You will be welcomed to the camp, and you will start creating those memories that you treasure forever. Should you need anything or any assistance, feel free to reach out to any staff and you will be assisted. All the staff are especially trained in first aid and emergency procedures. But most importantly, they are the leaders in environmental matters where they continue to be part of the ever-on going tree planting. Every staff member has planted a tree, with the responsibility of seeing to it that the tree is taken care for, in return to all the good that mother nature has provided unto us and the earth at large. Let’s all offset some carbon emissions every day.
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
- While in your room, please put off lights that are not in use.
- Remove any electrical appliances not in use from the power sockets.
- Enjoy your shower, but please minimize water usage.
- Use the provided organic soaps and showers. This way the bacteria in the Biodigesters are not affected by inorganic chemicals used in other soaps.
- When you go to the villages to meet with the locals, respect their way of life even though it is different from yours.
- Avoid the use of plastic bottles. Help us remain plastic free.
- Keep noise to a minimum to let others enjoy the natural sounds of the night. Loud music is forbidden.
- Plant a tree. Join us is keep the environment replenished with trees. Plant one as a mark of your stay at Mtito safari camp. This is an going Mtito process.
Eco-Centric Approach
We generate our own green energy, use a bio-digester for waste management, and recycle 95% of our water. Our commitment to sustainability ensures a minimal environmental impact while providing exceptional comfort.
Community Engagement
We give back to the community by supporting local initiatives, such as tree planting and providing platforms for Maasai women to sell their beadwork. Our efforts help preserve the environment and uplift the local community.
Mtito Safari camp is a Gold Eco-rated luxury safari camp nestled in the heart of the Maasai Mara, offering an exceptional escape.
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