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Transformed from pure cattle ranching to land managed for conservation with a limited number of cattle , Suyian combines rapidly evolving conservation practices with the opportunity for community development . The conservancy utilises a unique model of limited cattle ranching that uses rotational grazing to improve soil health and biodiversity . In combination with wildlife conservation and tourism , this not only contributes towards the economic development of neighbouring communities but also ensures a more diversified income stream .
“ As a partner of Suyian Conservancy , our intention is to make an impactful contribution towards the development of conservation and community projects in the fragile Laikipia ecosystem ,” says Kent . “ Over the past thirty years , we have learned a lot of impact lessons across our 29 lodges and 1 million acres of primary conservation land under management in Sub-Saharan Africa . It is our hope that we can share some of these learnings to support and assist in the various projects at Suyian .”
“ Suyian offers the perfect potential for andBeyond to make a contribution to community and conservation efforts in Kenya while creating an exceptional experience for our guests ,” concludes Kent . “ Its untouched nature and wild spaces , combined with our strict conservation ethics , will make this the ideal exclusive wildlife viewing destination , far from the large tourist numbers that can often be found in other parts of East Africa .”
The andBeyond ethos of Care of the Land , Wildlife and People is directly aligned with the existing aims of Suyian Conservancy , which include land stewardship , wildlife protection and security , as well as community support for schools , health programmes and education . Being contiguous with other nature conservancies such as Loisaba and Sosian provides the opportunity to work on shared conservation projects , as well as the possibility of creating a larger ‘ super conservancy ’ at some time in the future . Suyian also shares borders with the research conservancy of Mpala , which is run by Princeton University and offers the option for & Beyond guests to learn about and become involved in a multitude of conservation topics .
& Beyond Suyian Lodge is expected to open 01 July 2025 . Log on to andBeyond . com or follow andBeyond on social media for further updates . www . andBeyond . com
ISSUE 64 2024 THE ART OF LUXURY