| Name of the facility | Severin Safari Camp |
|---|---|
| Certification Achieved | Silver |
| Year opened | 2001 |
| Tourism region | Coast |
| County | Taita–Taveta |
| Address | 82169-80100 Mombasa Map It |
| Telephone/Mobile | +254 41 2111 000, |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | severinsafaricamp.com |
| Facility Notes | Severin Safari Camp is a luxurious 27 roomed tented camp with a bed capacity of 54 located in the Tsavo West National Park, on GPS coordinates Latitude -2.998724 Longitude 37.985562. It has a total of 60 employees. Tsavo West National Park is about 7,065 Km2 in size. The park is a popular destination on account of its magnificent scenery, Mzima Springs, rich and varied wildlife, rhino reserve, rock climbing potential and guided walks along the Tsavo River. The savannah ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrublands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges. Major wildlife attractions include elephant, rhino, Hippos, lions, cheetah, leopards, and Buffalos. It has diverse plant and bird species including the threatened corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler |
| Energy management | Severin Safari Camp runs on solar and diesel powered generators. There are four (4) generators, two with an output capacity of 40 KvA and two more with 80 KvA. The power is used for lighting, water heating and running refrigerators. Generator power is metered for monitoring purposes. The fuel consumption is also closely monitored for efficiency. Energy consumption is analyzed on guest occupancy. Severin Safari Camp has invested in solar water heaters which are connected to a heat exchanger system fixed on the generator exhaust. The heat exchanger uses hot fumes produced by the generator and electrical motors for water heating. The entire system has a capacity of 4000 litres. It is well insulated to enhance efficiency and the hot water is metered for monitoring purposes. Guests are briefed on energy conservation on arrival and through information folders in the guest tents while staff is sensitized through staff meetings and departmental briefings. In addition, main switches are fixed in the guest tents for easier clients’ accessibility to switch off unnecessary lights. Energy saving bulbs and light emitting diodes are installed throughout the facility for power conservation. Security flash lights and torches are solar rechargeable |
| Environmental management | Severin Safari Camp is guided by its environmental policy showing commitment to environmental conservation; environmental management; compliance with relevant environmental and government legislations; pollution prevention; human rights and promoting social responsibility. The facility has an environmental management system (EMS) to spearhead its operations. The EMS includes panning for impact reduction, implementation and operation, monitoring (checking) and management review. The camp has undertaken its annual Environmental Audit (EA) as required by EMCA 1999 (Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act.) |
| Chemical use | Gas is bought in 50Kg cylinders for staff and guests cooking respectively. The storage section is caged and signage installed for safety purposes. The fuel (diesel) is stored in a 16,000 litres underground tank. The camp uses biodegradable bathroom amenities such as bathing soaps and shampoos in the guest tents supplied by Clique Limited. Diversey and Starlite Chemicals are used for laundry and cleaning purposes. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the chemicals are available |
| Conservation Criteria | |
| Community Criteria | |
| Solid waste management | Waste separation (paper, plastics, metals, glass and organic) is conducted at source. Organic waste is composted. The rest is put at a waste collection centre for further segregation before disposal via Severin headquarters to recycling companies in Mombasa. The camp monitors its waste generation through an inventory (quantity and type) for legal compliance and to create efforts towards waste reduction at source. Waste production is also analysed based on guest occupancy. |
| Water management | The camp obtains its water from a spring located within the National Park. The water is pumped and stored in reservoir tanks with a capacity of 100,000 litres. The water is treated, through chlorination and filtration system before supply to the entire premises. A water meter has been installed at source and main outlet to monitor the water usage. The obtained water records are used to analyze water consumption based on guest occupancy for monitoring purposes. Guests are sensitized about water conservation on arrival. In addition, guests are encouraged to re-use their towels through “towel-talks” as a means to conserve water. Staff is sensitized during regular briefings. The guest tents are fitted with high pressure shower filter heads (fixed with faucets –tap flow reducers) for water use efficiency. |
| Visitor communication & education | Booklets and room information folders are available at the restaurant section and guest tents respectively. Publications such as Africa Geographic magazines, Books on Kenya, Tsavo National Park and its ecosystem, Birds of Kenya, mammals and bird list are availed at the section for sensitization / communication purposes. Visitors are briefed upon arrival on the camp’s operations, and environmental values. In addition, the guest tents are equipped with room information folders to brief the visitors on environmental conservation activities and initiatives |
| Pollution | Used oil is stored in 20 litre jerry cans in a bunded section to prevent accidental spillage to the environment. |
| Environmental conservation | The natural vegetation within the facility is relatively undisturbed. The pathways are demarcated using locally available lava gravel. Severin Safari Camp support to conservation is through payment of the park fee to Kenya Wildlife Service. Approximately Kshs. 500, 000 is paid on monthly basis |
| Waste water management | Effluent from the staff and guest kitchen is managed through a grease trap to filter fats and oils before draining into a waste water treatment system. Black and grey water for the facility is managed through a treatment plant and used for watering the lawns within the premises. The facility has two main treatment plants. • The 1st treatment plant has four (4) chambers fixed with a filtration system; bio enzymes are added to digest the sludge. The treatment caters for staff quarters and laundry waste water. • A 2nd treatment plant is installed at the staff quarters area. The Bio-lava treatment plant uses bio-filtration system and manages effluent from the guest kitchen and guest tents. Water effluent tests have been conducted in compliance with Environmental Management Co-ordination (Water Quality) regulations of 2006. Subsequently, an Effluent Discharge License has been applied for the facility. Swimming pool water is cleaned via sieving, vacuum cleaning and backwash system. PH levels (i.e. acidity and alkalinity levels) are checked on daily basis. An automated chemical dispensing system has been installed for pool chlorination purposes. |
| Purchasing and supplies | The facility purchases its products in bulk to reduce on packaging; fruits and vegetables are packed in re-usable crates whereas meat is packaged in freezers. |
| Employment and remuneration/staff welfare | The facility has a staff committee and Union committee which represents staff issues to the management. Staff benefits include food, uniform, entertainment centre, transport and accommodation. |
| Staff education, communication and awareness training | The environmental policy is clearly communicated to the staff through, strategically fixed signage, daily briefing from the management and in house sensitization. The camp has an in-house staff training program where employees are sensitized on the facility standard operating procedures, languages, and computer packages. |
| Cultural preservation and promotion/protection of local sites | The camp facilitates guests Maasai village visits at a fee remitted to the locals. Visitors get to experience local culture, purchase local curios, cultural talks and entertainment dances. |
| Benefits to local community/community empowerment | Severin Safari Camp purchases from the locals where possible, vegetables and curios are bought locally form Mtito Andei and Voi. Meat for staff meals is also bought locally. On ad hoc basis and on demand, the facility arranges village visits to Eltelal village. Guests pay $10 per guest, payable to the community. Severin Safari camp ensures payment of requisite fees (financial obligations) as follows; • Land Lease: Pays land fee to Kenya Wildlife Service. At least Kshs.500, 000 is paid on monthly basis. • Park fee: Clients pay 75 USD per night |
| Cultural Criteria | |
| Health and safety | Precautionary and safety signage such as ‘Hatari’ ‘highly flammable’ are strategically fixed at relevant places such as the fuel and gas storage areas. Proper Housekeeping (well arranged, clean, and properly ventilated) was seen at the food and dry goods storage area and in the repairs and maintenance section. The camp has undergone Health Inspection and issued with a Health Inspection Certificate. There is an adequate team of staff (the camp manager, guides and heads of departments) trained on first aid. Well-equipped first aid kits are available at the main office, kitchen and game drive vehicles. Adequate fire-fighting equipment including, fire extinguishers, fire blanket in the kitchen, are serviced and strategically placed throughout the facility. There is an emergency procedure/fire evacuation procedure in place. This is availed in the public areas and within the guest tents. A fire assembly point is properly marked and displayed within the facility. A fire alarm is also available. Safety signage is fixed in all key areas such as the swimming pool, fuel storage and gas storage areas respectively. The facility has conducted a comprehensive health and safety audit in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007. The camp provides PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as overall, gloves and boots to the repairs and maintenance staff. |
| Child labor, abuse and human rights | The camp has a policy in place addressing their stand on Child labor, abuse and human rights. The policy is well displayed in the public notice board alongside other policies. |
| Business Practises Criteria | |
| Entry Date | 12th March 2018 |
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