The Ol Malo Impact
As a family deeply rooted in Kenya, we stand by the people and wildlife of this land and are invested in their future. We support our partner, The Samburu Trust, by providing physical spaces such as two schools, the Trust Burns Room, the Mamaʼs Beading Workshop, and our Trust Gift Shop to sell their beaded products. We also give our time and expertise for free for assistance on wildlife conflict, medical care, and building water reservoir systems to support the entire ecosystem.
Conservation Projects
Our hope is to open your eyes to Regenerative travel, a form of tourism that aims to leave a destination in a better state than it was found.
The Samburu Trust
Cultural connections are woven into the fabric of Ol Malo, where guests engage with the local Samburu communities, gaining insights into their traditions and forging meaningful connections ‘giving back’ can be done through support to the Samburu Trust.
Born from Ol Malo, Samburu Trust was founded by Julia Francombe in 1998 during a devastating two-year drought that left women and children struggling to survive, and after a young girl named Nosokoni was trampled and seriously injured by an elephant.
Kenya Choppers & South Island Trust
Lake Turkana, the world’s largest desert lake, is one of Kenya’s most remote and ecologically unique regions. Through a strong partnership with the South Island Trust, Kenya Choppers is proud to be the core catalyst in supporting critical conservation efforts in this fragile ecosystem.
Kenya Choppers and Ol Malo are committed to blending high-end low impact tourism with long-term environmental stewardship. Our support to the South Island Trust is one way we ensure that conservation reaches even the most isolated corners of Kenya, where it is needed most.
Ongoing projects
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Rotors for Rescue
Our helicopters and highly experienced bush pilots provide a vital rapid-response network, helping rescue and transport injured wildlife as well as people harmed by wildlife in remote areas.
Pastoral Schooling
We support a number of local schools in the area, contact us if you would like to assist in some of their needs.
The Elephant Path
Join the Elephant Path. Storytelling has become one of the most powerful tools of education.
The Warrior Team
The Samburu Trust Scouts, further afield than most conservancy teams and with ancient knowledge of migration routes and watering holes.
Mama’s Beading Workshop
Beadwork is far more than craft— it is a powerful way to empower women, preserving their culture, and healing both their communities and ecosystems.
South Island Trust
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