Community tourism has become a significant component of the tourist industry. Tourists increasingly seek out relatively undisturbed natural areas and constantly seek new experiences. They are drawn by the prospect of seeing unusually spectacular scenery and unique plants and animals in their native habitats, as well as cultural and historical features found in these areas.
If local communities directly benefit from the use of their land, water, forests and other natural resources, they can be expected to support and participate in efforts to conserve and sustain them. Thus Community tourism projects initiated by ACC aim at:

• increasing socioeconomic benefits to communities and landowners;
• sustainably manage the environment;
• raise awareness of and support for conservation, and
• increase a community’s capacity to conserve and manage natural resources outside protected areas.

In this regard, ACC has initiated conservancies across its landscapes and developed different ecotourism products run by or on behalf of the community. These include Sampu Lodge in Olkiramatian Group Ranch, Shompole Lodge and Loisiijo Bandas in Shompole Group Ranch, Nekishon Women Camp in Siana group Ranch, ATGSA Campsite in Mbirikani Group Ranch, and Oloika Guest house in Shompole, among others.