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Dopoi Center

Indigenous Based Tourism
in Maasailand

Reimagining Tourism To Support Our Community

Many know Maasailand as a destination for wildlife tourism. But for us, it’s much more—it's the home of the Maasai people, our culture and community. 
As Indigenous people, we practice a rich ceremonial life and a pastoral economy that supports the land and respects our wildlife neighbors, and we are building a future that we are excited to share. At Dopoi Center, you can step into the heartbeat of Maasailand, leave your world behind, and sink into something truly different.

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A Hub Of Community Organizing

MERC's base is at the Dopoi Center, where community meetings, ceremonies, and gatherings are held.

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Indigenous Based Tourism & Mara Guides Association

MERC collaborates with the Dopoi Center and Mara Guides Association to build a tourism industry that benefits the Maasai community and environment. 

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Prescott College Partnership Site

Prescott College partners with the Dopoi Center to support cultural survival and environmental justice through collaborative research, education, and organizing.

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