Sustainability
Recognition
We have received a number of awards in the area of sustainability, wildlife and community work.
2007 - 2008
- Conde Nast Traveler’s World Savers Award for Wildlife Conservation (Phinda Private Game Reserve) - 2008
- National Geographic Ashoka GeoTourism Challenge Shortlist - 2008
- Virgin World Responsible Tourism Awards Shortlist (Ngala Private Game Reserve) - 2008
- Virgin World Responsible Tourism Awards Shortlist (Tour Operating division) - 2008
- AA Green Rooms book - eco-friendly and ethical places around the world (Serengeti Under Canvas) - March 2008
- Virtuoso Best Community Service Program Award - 2007
- Best Wildlife Resort at the inaugural Madhya Pradesh Tourism State Awards (Mahua Kothi Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge) - 2007
2004 - 2006
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Merit Award for outstanding contribution to tourism (Matetsi Private Game Reserve) - 2006
- Imvelo Responsible Tourism Award overall winner finalist - 2005
- Skal International Ecotourism Awards special mention - 2005
- Tourism for Tomorrow Awards Investor in People category, top 3 - 2005
- National Geographic Traveler World Legacy Award finalist (Kwandwe Private Game Reserve) - 2004
- Phoenix Award for Conservation Tourism from the Society of American Writers (Phinda Private Game Reserve) - 2004
- Phoenix Award for outstanding accomplishment in conservation and preservation (Phinda Private Game Reserve) - 2004
1993 - 2003
- Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards Best Social Involvement Programme top 3 (Kwandwe Private Game Reserve) - 2003
- US Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Travel Awards voted in Top 10 African Game Reserves in the World (Phinda Private Game Reserve and Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp) - 2003
- Imvelo Responsible Tourism Award (Phinda Private Game Reserve) - 2002
- Tatler (UK) Sustainable Tourism Award - 2001
- Town & Country Best Hotel for Wildlife Enthusiasts (Phinda Private Game Reserve) - 2001
- Conde Nast Traveler (USA) Eco-Tourism Award - 2000
- British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award for the southern region (Phinda Private Game Reserve) - 1997
- SA Green Trust Award in Corporate Category - 1993
