Kenya: Two Maasai Dared. Their Land. Their Camp.

What does it really look like when indigenous communities take control of their own land — and turn it into a conservation powerhouse? If you've ever wondered whether safari tourism can genuinely uplift the people who call Africa home, this conversation will inspire you. Host Karin Jones sits down with Jackson Looseyia and Dominic Nchoe, the Maasai co-founders of Tangula Mara — the first safari camp in the Maasai Mara to be 100% owned and operated by Maasai people. From humble beginnings as a night guard and tracker to pioneering a guiding school that transformed the industry, their story is a masterclass in community-driven conservation. Key Takeaways: 🌍 How private conservancies benefit local Maasai families through land leases, employment, and education 🦁 Why human-wildlife conflict is decreasing — and what replaced lion-killing as a rite of passage 🧭 How trained guides avoid overtourism during the Great Migration 🏕️ What authentic Maasai cultural exchange actually looks like on safari 🔮 The future of wildlife conservation through indigenous ownership Subscribe and join the movement at: 👉 https://artisansofsafari.com/ Watch more conversations with Africa's conservationists, safari innovators, and changemakers in the full Safari ChangeMakers series:    / @safarichangemakers   Subscribe to our YouTube channel for future episodes:    / @safarichangemakers   Learn more about Artisans of Safari: https://artisansofsafari.com/ Featured in this Episode: We go deep into the conservation efforts of ‪@jacksonlooseyia7627‬ the team at ‪@BushandBeyondSafaris‬ Experience this Journey: To book a bespoke immersion that includes the regions and conservation projects discussed in this episode, visit: https://artisansofsafari.com/kenya-an... For more Intel Link to "Safari Briefings" Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relati... #conservation #africansafari #artisansofsafari