Our aim is to provide sustainable ethical ecotourism that benefits the local communities and gives you a rewarding experience. Tourism increases the economic valuation of coral reef resources.
Tourism is a very important aspect of Kenyan economy and a key to development. David gained an MSC with the Development Studies School of the University of East Anglia and Sailkenya works in an ethical way:
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By using a local dhow and a local skipper, your money is spent in the local economy, not on imported goods and labour. We pay at least double the normal wages to our crew, who have stayed with us. All our repairs are done by local fundi and our fish and vegetables are all bought locally.
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By exploiting the reef for tourism, we compensate for the loss of fishing rights and help to conserve biodiversity.
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We use and recommend locally owned businesses.
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We support local schools on Kisingitini, Kiwayuu and Mkokoni. When we visit we usually leave a financial contribution for books and desks and we are currently raising money for a solar panel to provide evening light for each of these schools. The children need light to study for their secondary school entrance exams and there is no electricity. Also we are supplying a football strip for Kisingitini school team.
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We use solar panels to generate electricity and showcase alternative energy.
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