Sibia House began as a humble initiative—a serene nature retreat known as Fisi Campsite, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Elementaita. Initially conceived as a health and wellness sanctuary rooted in eco-tourism and community-based living, Fisi Campsite stood out for its emphasis on sustainable development, local culture, and simple living. Over time, it became a symbol of Sibia Africa’s values—offering not just an escape into nature but also an opportunity to reconnect with purpose, wellness, and the environment.
However, Sibia House’s journey has not remained confined to one physical location. It is now undergoing a bold and innovative transformation—from a single campsite to a full-fledged digital hospitality booking platform. This new direction aligns with our broader vision to integrate technology, sustainability, and tourism, all under one seamless digital experience.
We are proud to announce that Sibia House is building a booking platform akin to Booking.com, designed specifically with the African market in mind. This platform is not just another travel site—it is a dynamic ecosystem where property owners, hotel managers, and hosts of lodges, BnBs, resorts, homestays, eco-lodges, and campsites can register and list their establishments, reaching a wider audience both locally and internationally.
The platform is open and inclusive. Anyone with a hospitality property—whether it’s a five-star hotel in Nairobi or a family-run guesthouse in a rural village—can sign up and create a profile. Our system will guide them through listing their amenities, uploading photos, setting prices, and managing bookings. On the other side, travelers and customers will be able to browse, compare, and book directly through the Sibia platform with ease and confidence.
Some of the categories that will be featured include:
- Hotels and Resorts
- Motels
- Bed and Breakfasts (BnBs)
- Guesthouses
- Homestays
- Camping and Glamping Sites
- Eco-lodges and Nature Retreats
- Heritage and Boutique Accommodations
- Short-Term Rentals and Vacation Homes
- Hostels and Budget Stays
- Wellness Retreats
- SDG-Aligned Accommodation
- Academic Tourism Facilities
A unique element of the Sibia House platform is its support for Academic Tourism—a growing niche where researchers, students, educators, and institutions travel for knowledge exchange, conferences, field studies, and collaborative projects. The platform will allow users to find and book study-friendly lodges, academic conference facilities, research field stations, learning camps, and university accommodation, all tailored to the needs of educational travelers.
This focus on academic tourism reflects Sibia Africa’s broader mission to promote education, research, and knowledge-sharing across borders. By integrating accommodation options that support fieldwork, scholarly exchange, and SDG-related studies, Sibia House becomes a vital part of the academic ecosystem—not just offering places to stay, but fostering environments where learning and discovery thrive.
Our platform emphasizes local ownership, transparency, and sustainability. It will empower small business owners and local communities by giving them digital visibility, while offering customers authentic, diverse, and culturally rich travel experiences.
Sibia House is not just entering the hospitality tech space; it is reimagining it. Our goal is to build a truly African-centered alternative to Booking.com—one that champions community, culture, conservation, connectivity, and education. As we grow this platform, we are also developing partnerships with digital payment systems, travel agencies, academic institutions, and tourism boards to ensure it becomes a one-stop hub for all things travel in East Africa.
This transformation is a major leap forward, not only for Sibia House but for the future of travel, tourism, and education in the region. It is an invitation for property owners to register, for customers to explore and book, and for all stakeholders to be part of a journey where every stay contributes to sustainable development, academic enrichment, and meaningful travel.
Sibia House is no longer just a place—it’s becoming a movement. Welcome to the new era of hospitality.
