Sustainability Accreditations | How We Protect the Future

At Annest Kenya Safaris we are passionate that the beautiful wildlife of East Africa should be fully preserved for future generations. Discover more

Our commitment

The land, its wildlife and its people come first

We are born and raised in Kenya. These parks and communities are our home, not just our workplace. Every itinerary we design is built to conserve wildlife, channel income to local families, and give you an authentic experience that does good — so the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo and Samburu thrive for generations to come.

 

How we do it

Our three pillars of responsible tourism

Practical commitments — not slogans — across wildlife, community and the environment.

Protecting wildlife

Every safari helps fund the ecosystems it explores. Park & conservancy fees fund anti-poaching and habitat protection Strict low-impact wildlife-viewing code — distance, no off-track driving, no feeding KPSGA-certified guides trained in animal behaviour and conservation Member of the East African Wildlife Society We support and visit conservancies that protect big cats and elephants

Empowering communities

Tourism income that reaches local families. We employ and train local Kenyan guides and driver-teams Respectful, fairly-paid Maasai village and cultural experiences We prioritise community-owned conservancies and camps Support for local crafts, markets and coastal communities Partnership with AMREF Flying Doctors for guest & community health

Caring for the environment

Treading lightly on the landscapes we love. Plastic-reduction: refillable water in every vehicle, no single-use bottles Well-maintained 4×4s and route planning to reduce fuel and impact We favour eco-certified and low-footprint lodges & tented camps Leave-no-trace practices on every game drive and picnic Guest education before and during every safari
Accredited & aligned

Our conservation partners & memberships

We work within recognised frameworks that hold us to real standards.

 
Travel with us

How to be a responsible safari guest

Small choices make a big difference. Your guide briefs you before departure — here’s the essence.

 

Please do

  • Keep a respectful distance and let wildlife set the pace
  • Follow your guide’s lead at all times
  • Use refillable water bottles and reusable bags
  • Support community-owned lodges, guides and crafts
  • Ask before photographing people; buy local
  • Stay on designated tracks

Please don't

  • Feed, touch or bait any animal
  • Litter or bring single-use plastics into parks
  • Pressure guides to break wildlife-viewing rules
  • Remove plants, shells, coral or artefacts
  • Off-road or crowd sightings
  • Buy wildlife products or ivory

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Sustainability FAQs

Good to know

We operate low-impact safaris that support wildlife conservation, employ and train local guides, partner with community conservancies, minimise plastic and waste, and educate travellers on responsible wildlife viewing. We are a member of Ecotourism Kenya and the East African Wildlife Society.

Annest Kenya Safaris is a member of Ecotourism Kenya and the East African Wildlife Society, TRA-licensed, and works with KPSGA-certified guides trained in conservation and responsible wildlife practices.

 

Park and conservancy fees included in your safari directly fund wildlife protection and anti-poaching, while community conservancy stays and Maasai village visits channel income to local families. We prioritise locally owned camps and local employment.

 
 

Keep a respectful distance from wildlife, follow your guide's lead, avoid single-use plastics, support community-owned lodges and crafts, never feed animals, and stay on designated tracks. We brief every guest before departure.