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Sustainability

Eco-Tourism Kenya

Almanara is a Silver Rating rated property, certified by by Eco-Tourism Kenya. This is a recognition of our commitment to environmental and social responsibility. This rating is awarded only after rigorous analysis of a property’s sustainability practices, and we are extremely proud to have reached Silver.

Sustainable Sourcing

Across all of our properties, we only purchase sustainably sourced seafood and line caught fish without the use of nets. We have standard practices for the size of lobster and crabs that we purchase, with a minimum growth requirement that helps ensure the future of the population. We work exclusively with local fishermen and suppliers to ensure a sustainable future for community. 

Water Project

Water is the driving force of all nature. It is more important now than ever before that we do our best to conserve our use and disposal of fresh water. At Almanara we use water which is sustainably extracted from our own wells, passed through a reverse osmosis plant which purifies it before supplying the hotel. All the grey (waste) water is passed through a water treatment system based on the biofilm principle, and then used to irrigate the gardens. 

Solar Energy

Being located in equatorial Africa, we are blessed with huge amounts of energy from the Sun for 12 hours of the day all year around. Each of our villas are fitted with solar water heaters which provide hot running water for our guests. Our Solar PV array offsets up to 65% of our daytime energy consumption. This sustainable energy production limits our reliance on the grid, which in turn helps to reduce our overall carbon footprint. 

Our Vegetable Garden

The majority of the fresh produce we use is grown in our 100% organic vegetable shamba “farm” located at Almanara. We grow a selection of fruits, vegetables and salads which are enjoyed by our wonderful guests at both Almanara and our Sails Restaurant, creating an organic farm to fork experience.

Waste & Plastics

At Almanara we have made the decision to limit our consumption of single use plastics wherever possible. All of our drinking water comes in glass bottles which are sent back to the supplier when empty to be cleaned and re-used. This has greatly reduced our plastic waste footprint. For those plastics that we must use along with our general waste, we work closely with our refuse removal company. Waste separation begins at Almanara which allows for responsible disposal and recycling further minimising our impact on the environment. 

Wildlife Conservation

Almanara works alongside a number local organisations in order to ensure the protection of our wonderful local wildlife, such as the Colobus Conservation Trust which works to protect not only the nationally threatened Angolan Colobus Monkey, but many other species of primates around Diani. We also work with Local Ocean Conservation by securing an area of our private beach to be used as a Turtle nest relocation site. Our work with them ensures the safe hatching of hundreds of new green and hawksbill turtles every year.

Community

The team at Almanara is made up of 130 local employees many of whom have been with us since the beginning. Through this long term job security they have been able to create a bright future for themselves and their dependants, and in turn have become part of the Almanara family. We also support local charity initiatives including the Africa Child & Women’s Centre, The Young Mothers Initiative and many others.