At Sopa Lodges, empowering local communities is woven into the heart of our hospitality. Across our properties in Amboseli, Samburu, and Maasai Mara, we proudly host vibrant Maasai Markets, which are dedicated spaces where local women, some of them widows, showcase and sell their handcrafted jewelry, beadwork, textiles-shukas, and traditional art. These markets are more than cultural experiences for our guests, they are lifelines for the women who run them, helping them earn a sustainable income and support their children through school.

At Samburu Sopa Lodge, our commitment goes further with the construction of a community curio shop for the Kiltamani community, offering artisans a permanent platform to share their creativity with the world. And at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, the market pulses with color and resilience, celebrating the strength of women who turn tradition into opportunity.

Every purchase made by our guests is a step toward brighter futures, where education and empowerment thrive in the heart of Kenya’s wild beauty.