At Wilderness Sabyinyo, our commitment to protecting the environment goes hand-in-hand with supporting the surrounding communities. This October, in partnership with SACOLA (the Sabyinyo Community Livelihood Association, owners of the Wilderness-operated lodge), we planted nearly 17,000 indigenous trees and shrubs across the Sabyinyo property – bringing the total number of trees planted to 50,000, a major milestone in our ongoing reforestation journey!
We first embarked on this initiative three-and-a-half years ago, and today we are extremely proud to celebrate this amazing achievement.
The species are thoughtfully selected to revive the natural balance of our ecosystem – enriching the soil, improving water retention, and diversifying the habitat for wildlife. The project also provides meaningful work for local community members, reinforcing our long-standing collaboration with SACOLA, and our shared vision of conservation-led development.
Each new tree planted is a step toward returning Sabyinyo’s landscape to its natural state, where indigenous flora can thrive once again alongside the incredible wildlife that calls this place home. This effort stands as a living testament to what can be achieved when community and conservation grow together.
By Eric Dushime, Wilderness Sabyinyo GM
