Our Assessment
Social and Environmental Impact
Sustainability Mission and Values
At Akara Expeditions Limited, we are dedicated to providing sustainable and responsible travel experiences that preserve and protect the natural and cultural heritage of East Africa. We work hand-in-hand with like-minded partners to offer exceptional adventures that promote environmental and social conservation, while ensuring that local communities are valued and benefit from your travels. Our mission is to ensure that you, your children, and future generations can fully experience the beauty of the world, while minimizing our impact and fostering genuine connections between travelers and local communities
No Poverty
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Score:
10
Overview
As a link between a school in Kibera and a supporting foundation, we ensure that all donations raised by donors are properly received and utilized. Our role is to make certain that the funds reach their intended recipients, the low-income students in need of education and nutritious meals. We strive to bridge the gap between those who give and those in need, making a positive impact in the community.
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Quality Education
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Score:
30
Overview
As a small, family-owned business, we prioritize education and growth for the benefit of both our success and our impact on society. Our co-founder is sponsored by the company to pursue an MBA in strategic management, gaining valuable knowledge and skills to drive the direction and success of the business. Through her studies, she is able to develop plans and allocate resources effectively to achieve our objectives and make a positive impact.
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Score:
100
Overview
We take a holistic approach in promoting sustainable tourism. With an emphasis on environmentally sensitive accommodations and meaningful relationships with locals, we get to promote community impact by preserving the local environment and culture while also supporting the local economy. Offering highly rated facilities that suit the budget of our travelers makes a positive impact on our customers by providing them with affordable, high-quality travel experiences that are also environmentally responsible. By working with like-minded partners allover East Africa, we promote employee or supplier impact by encouraging collaboration and innovation in sustainability efforts. Doing so helps us set a positive example for our competitors and suppliers to follow and promotes sustainability across the entire supply chain
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Reduced Inequalities
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Score:
70
Overview
At Akara Expeditions we promote customer and community impact through affordable travel experiences, free consultations, flexible payment options, and a mentorship program. By removing financial barriers to travel and offering payment options, we are making travel accessible to all. Our mentorship program, which just recently started by supporting a young boy in Ol Ng'arua interested in becoming a tour guide, promotes sustainable growth and stronger ties with the local community.
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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Score:
40
Overview
At Akara Expeditions, we partner with hotels and lodges are highly rated and environmentally responsible. We also promote slow travel and carryout most of our safaris by use of shared vehicles when necessary as opposed to travelling by air more frequently so as to reduce our carbon footprint.
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Life On Land
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Score:
100
Overview
We educate both our employees and customers on how to be conscious of the environment while on safari and we have a 'no littering' policy that we strictly follow while on tour.