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Green technologies
Karen Blixen Camp uses the latest green technologies. Solar panels provide all power used at camp, gas burners heats up water for the outdoor showers and sewage system handles all waste water produced
Karen Blixen Camp has been constructed to run in the most environmentally responsible manner and all precautions are taken to protect the beautiful Masai Mara on which wildlife and people rely.
| UN Millennium Development Goal 7 addresses ways to ensure environmental sustainability |
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| UN Global Compact encourages businesses to support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges, undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility and advance development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. |
Solar panels provides electricity
Karen Blixen Camp is fully powered by a solar panel system providing 24 hours electricity for all camp facilities.
The solar panels collect solar radiation from the sun and convert this energy into electricity. The solar energy goes into the battery banks ensuring electricity is also available at night or on rainy days.
The benefit is obvious; there is no excessive use of diesel fueling noisy generators and our outlet of CO2 to the ozone layer is kept at a minimum.
Gas used for heating water
We use gas burners for heating up water for the outdoor guest showers. Gas is also used for cooking meals served at the restaurant. The benefit is simple; when not using firewood and charcoal we do not contribute to the deforestation of Masai Mara woodlands.
Outside each tent, a gas cylinder has been placed with pipes connected to the main water tank. Every time the guest opens the hot water tap, water runs through and the gas fuels a flame that will heat up your water.
Waste water treatment
All waste water, coming from the kitchen, the guest tents and staff houses, is led into the sewage system. From here it is directed into the septic tank. Hereafter it is mechanically and biologically treated as it runs through channels of charcoal and sand filters.
The water ends in two huge soak pits. The surface water is collected and used for watering our bush garden.
Strict waste management system for recycling
Karen Blixen Camp is committed to ensure all waste production is recycled. Organic waste is composted making brown soil used as a natural fertilizer in our vegetable garden. Non-degradable waste is separated and transported back to Nairobi for recycling.
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