Sleeping Warrior Camp by Mawe Mbili

See also : The local people and The legend of the origins of the Maasai

The Sleeping Warrior Camp is powered entirely by solar electricity. The water is heated by sustainably harvested Leleshwa wood, gathered by women of the local Maasai and Turkana communities and transported by donkey. The main house was built using hay-bale technology, a form of building first pioneered in Tuscany, Italy. All the hay was sourced from the conservancy. The tents are roofed using traditional methods, locally sourced hay and local labour. Some of the furniture is made from re-cycled cedar poles, once used for fencing on the colonial ranch.





We are committed to sustainable eco-tourism and share some wildlife and water management responsibilities with Soysambu Conservancy www.soysambuconservancy.org, a non-profit organization established to protect the 20,000 hectares. A percentage of the proceeds from the camp go to the local communities, five of whose children are being sponsored through school. The camp has been presented using locally-sourced materials and showcases locally-produced  handicrafts.


Conservancy Fees
Our guests pay 30USD* or 1000ksh per person per day which contributes to the costs of protecting the lands, wildlife and culture of the area. In exchange they have exclusive access to the conservancy for their activities.

* Resident and citizen rates are available on request


One of the most effective ways of protecting diverse local habitats is by limiting wildlife poaching, tree-cutting for charcoal and over grazing of cattle. The approach involves both increased security around the perimeters of the conservancy and alternative revenue-generating activities for surrounding communities.