Education Program - The Kanzi Academy

The Kanzi Academy is a unique school, based in the heart of the Maasai wilderness, supported by the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, and kind donations from visitors to Campi ya Kanzi.

The children here at Kanzi Academy have a unique opportunity. Not only do they learn from an international curriculum; they approach their learning from a multicultural perspective too. Kanzi Academy offers education to gifted talented pupils from the local Maasai community, as well at the children of Luca and Antonella (founders of Campi ya Kanzi).

Intimate and genuine learning environments

It is here at the Academy that the children are actively encouraged to be children. By that, we encourage free-thinkers, critical thinking, and problem solving. Learning is an active state, not one where we just sit, listen, and do. Learning is a partnership between the child, the teacher, and the environment; whether that be a classroom, or in our case, "out there" in the bush!

Protecting and learning about traditional culture

Maasai culture is steeped in history. As such the childrens' roots and and heritage is nurtured and supported accordingly. We like to think of the children as the "leaders of tomorrow". Education across all the standard school subjects is of vital importance. But there is more to it than that - these children learn and play in the heart of an environment that is being protected through the work of MWCT. Already the children know about living amongst the wildlife around us, from the smallest insect, to the Big Five! They are global citizens, and realize that. Having an awareness of the responsibility they have to their immediate bush life and community, combined with a solid education, will ensure that these "leaders of tomorrow" disseminate information to their generation, and generations in years to come.

Innovative and advanced learning opportunities

At the Kanzi Academy we believe that making small, individual changes today, through expanding our knowledge in a holistic way, can lead to a combined effort for bigger changes - namely protecting our environment, our roots and heritage, and our integrity as caretakers of this planet.