The vision for our conservancy began with a vital need to protect one of the most important wildlife corridors in Kenya.

Situated between Amboseli National Park and the greater Tsavo ecosystem, this land serves as the first critical link in the Tsavo-Amboseli elephant migration route. Yet, despite its ecological significance, the area had no official wildlife corridor. With increasing human settlement on both sides, wildlife movement was under threat, and something had to be done.

The creation of the conservancy was inspired by this urgent need to safeguard the land and its wildlife. The very first step? Water.

There was no accessible water source for a 10-kilometer radius around the lodge. Recognising this, we established a waterhole, a vital resource for animals in the area and a first step toward regenerating this wild space.

Today, the conservancy spans 6,000 acres of precious habitat. Of this, Tawi Lodge supporting the protection through direct conservation funding of 4,000 acres. The majority of these funds come from Tawi’s conservation fees , contributions made by our guests that go directly into the hands of local landowners.

The 4,000 acre action is divided among 60 grassroots individuals, who receive biannual payments as part of this innovative, community-led conservation model. By supporting the people who call this land home, we’re able to protect the wildlife that depends on it.