2007 Travel + Leisure Awards
Wilderness Safaris was voted fourth best tour operator in the world in the category 'Top 15 Tour Operators & Safaris Outfitters.' In addition, Mombo and Jao camps performed well in the '100 Best Hotels in the World' category where they came 16th and 56th respectively. In the 'Top Hotels in Africa & the Middle East' Mombo Camp came 3rd and Jao Camp 16th.
Wilderness Safaris was voted fourth best tour operator in the world in the category 'Top 15 Tour Operators & Safaris Outfitters.' In addition, Mombo and Jao camps performed well in the '100 Best Hotels in the World' category where they came 16th and 56th respectively. In the 'Top Hotels in Africa & the Middle East' Mombo Camp came 3rd and Jao Camp 16th.
2007 Tourism for Tomorrow Finalist
Wilderness Safaris as a company was one of three finalists selected by The World Travel & Tourism Council for their 2007 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, in the the category: Global Tourism Business.
The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards recognise and promote the world's leading examples of best practice in responsible tourism development.
Wilderness Safaris as a company was one of three finalists selected by The World Travel & Tourism Council for their 2007 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, in the the category: Global Tourism Business.
The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards recognise and promote the world's leading examples of best practice in responsible tourism development.
2007 Imvelo Awards - Skeleton Coast
Once again, Wilderness Safaris featured at the Imvelo Awards for Responsible Tourism, which recognise and promote the world's leading examples of best practice in responsible tourism development. Skeleton Coast Camp won in the category: Best Overall Environmental Management System. Zambia's Kalamu Camp was highly commended in the category: Best Single Resource Management Programme - Energy.
Once again, Wilderness Safaris featured at the Imvelo Awards for Responsible Tourism, which recognise and promote the world's leading examples of best practice in responsible tourism development. Skeleton Coast Camp won in the category: Best Overall Environmental Management System. Zambia's Kalamu Camp was highly commended in the category: Best Single Resource Management Programme - Energy.
2006 Eco Award - Skeleton Coast
Skeleton Coast Camp, Namibia, was the first-ever destination to achieve five "desert flowers" in Namibia's prestigious Eco Awards programme. This programme uses the desert flower symbol to indicate how eco-friendly an establishment is. Skeleton Coast Camp has received the highest "mark" possible with five out of five flowers. Eco Awards Namibia is a mark of distinction for accommodation establishments which are planned and managed according to eco-friendly principles, and full credit goes to the camp's Environmental team for this great accolade.
Skeleton Coast Camp, Namibia, was the first-ever destination to achieve five "desert flowers" in Namibia's prestigious Eco Awards programme. This programme uses the desert flower symbol to indicate how eco-friendly an establishment is. Skeleton Coast Camp has received the highest "mark" possible with five out of five flowers. Eco Awards Namibia is a mark of distinction for accommodation establishments which are planned and managed according to eco-friendly principles, and full credit goes to the camp's Environmental team for this great accolade.
2006 Imvelo Awards - Damaraland
Damaraland Camp is a winner once again, this time at the 2006 Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards, for Best single resource management programme - Energy. The Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards recognise operations in tourism and hospitality that make a "real, measurable and sustained contribution to responsible tourism." The category of which Damaraland was a winner - Best single resource management programme - judges entrants on "operational efforts made to reduce and manage water, energy or waste".
Damaraland Camp is a winner once again, this time at the 2006 Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards, for Best single resource management programme - Energy. The Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards recognise operations in tourism and hospitality that make a "real, measurable and sustained contribution to responsible tourism." The category of which Damaraland was a winner - Best single resource management programme - judges entrants on "operational efforts made to reduce and manage water, energy or waste".
2006 North Island No.1 in the World
North Island in the Seychelles was voted 'No 1 in the World, Best of the Best' category during the 9th Annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers Awards held in London. In addition they were also awarded first place for Overseas Leisure Hotels in Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
North Island in the Seychelles was voted 'No 1 in the World, Best of the Best' category during the 9th Annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers Awards held in London. In addition they were also awarded first place for Overseas Leisure Hotels in Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
2006 Wilderness Safaris Second Best Tour Operator
Wilderness Safaris was named the second best tour operator in the world, according to the 11th annual poll of Travel + Leisure (USA), a publication that attracts one of the highest travel readerships in the world. Wilderness Safaris came 2nd in the category "Top 15 Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters", one up from last year's ranking.
Mombo Camp also featured in the prestigious list and joined the ranks of the world's best hotels, coming third in the category - Top 25 Hotels in Africa and the Middle East, and 15th in the Top Small Hotels worldwide.
Wilderness Safaris was named the second best tour operator in the world, according to the 11th annual poll of Travel + Leisure (USA), a publication that attracts one of the highest travel readerships in the world. Wilderness Safaris came 2nd in the category "Top 15 Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters", one up from last year's ranking.
Mombo Camp also featured in the prestigious list and joined the ranks of the world's best hotels, coming third in the category - Top 25 Hotels in Africa and the Middle East, and 15th in the Top Small Hotels worldwide.
2005 Tourism for Tomorrow Conservation Award
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) named Wilderness Safaris' Damaraland Camp as the overall winner of the Tourism for Tomorrow Conservation Award 2005. This award is one of the top two global travel environmental awards, and is adjudicated by independent judges who conduct on-site inspections of all the finalists. These awards recognise and promote the world's leading examples of best practice in responsible tourism. Wilderness Safaris was extremely honoured to have received this acknowledgment of the Damaraland Camp success story, which has enabled and enriched the local community who are committed to preserving their environment and wildlife for future generations. This is a fulfillment of Wilderness Safaris' promise to protect and conserve our most precious natural treasures; our planet and our people.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) named Wilderness Safaris' Damaraland Camp as the overall winner of the Tourism for Tomorrow Conservation Award 2005. This award is one of the top two global travel environmental awards, and is adjudicated by independent judges who conduct on-site inspections of all the finalists. These awards recognise and promote the world's leading examples of best practice in responsible tourism. Wilderness Safaris was extremely honoured to have received this acknowledgment of the Damaraland Camp success story, which has enabled and enriched the local community who are committed to preserving their environment and wildlife for future generations. This is a fulfillment of Wilderness Safaris' promise to protect and conserve our most precious natural treasures; our planet and our people.
2005 UK Telegraph Travel Award for Ethical Tourism
In October 2005, Wilderness Safaris received the UK Telegraph Travel Award for Ethical Tourism at the Royal Opera House, London. It was presented to Colin Bell of Wilderness Safaris by Graham Boynton, UK Telegraph's Travel Editor, for the company's outstanding work in sustainable safaris, investing in local communities and ensures the protection of African wildlife.
In October 2005, Wilderness Safaris received the UK Telegraph Travel Award for Ethical Tourism at the Royal Opera House, London. It was presented to Colin Bell of Wilderness Safaris by Graham Boynton, UK Telegraph's Travel Editor, for the company's outstanding work in sustainable safaris, investing in local communities and ensures the protection of African wildlife.
2004 Conde Nast Traveler - Mombo Camp
Mombo Camp ranked sixth in the Best of the Best in the World category as well as the second Best Safari Camp in Africa in the Conde Nast Traveler 17th Annual Reader's Choice Awards.
Mombo Camp ranked sixth in the Best of the Best in the World category as well as the second Best Safari Camp in Africa in the Conde Nast Traveler 17th Annual Reader's Choice Awards.
2003 Imvelo Award for best Community Tourism Partnership - Rocktail Bay
Rocktail Bay Lodge won South Africa's Imvelo Award in 2003 for the best community tourism partnerships. The Imvelo Awards enable hospitality and tourism businesses to illustrate their commitment to responsible tourism and to showcase their economic, social and environmental achievements.
The Imvelo Responsible Tourism Award, a benchmark award for responsible tourism, came into being in 2002 at the World Earth Summit. The criteria for this award include sound environmental, social and economic principles that offer a way to minimise environmental impact, benefit local communities and reduce poverty. Rocktail Bay Lodge won the inaugural award in the category of Best Community Initiative.
Rocktail Bay Lodge won South Africa's Imvelo Award in 2003 for the best community tourism partnerships. The Imvelo Awards enable hospitality and tourism businesses to illustrate their commitment to responsible tourism and to showcase their economic, social and environmental achievements.
The Imvelo Responsible Tourism Award, a benchmark award for responsible tourism, came into being in 2002 at the World Earth Summit. The criteria for this award include sound environmental, social and economic principles that offer a way to minimise environmental impact, benefit local communities and reduce poverty. Rocktail Bay Lodge won the inaugural award in the category of Best Community Initiative.
2003 ASTA Environmental Award
Wilderness Safaris received the 2003 ASTA Environmental Award at the ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) World Travel Congress, in recognition of its outstanding achievements in the preservation and protection of the environment, particularly as it relates to responsible tourism.
Wilderness Safaris received the 2003 ASTA Environmental Award at the ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) World Travel Congress, in recognition of its outstanding achievements in the preservation and protection of the environment, particularly as it relates to responsible tourism.
2003 World Legacy Award
Wilderness Safaris became the world's first recipient of the World Legacy Awards, in the Nature Travel Category, as created by National Geographic Traveler and Conservation International. This unique award system recognises and profiles leading examples of sustainable tourism and nature conservation efforts around the world, where environmentally and socially responsible tourism practices are helping protect and nurture our planet's precious natural and cultural resource-base.
Wilderness Safaris became the world's first recipient of the World Legacy Awards, in the Nature Travel Category, as created by National Geographic Traveler and Conservation International. This unique award system recognises and profiles leading examples of sustainable tourism and nature conservation efforts around the world, where environmentally and socially responsible tourism practices are helping protect and nurture our planet's precious natural and cultural resource-base.
Other awards 1999-2001
2001 Condé Nast Traveler - Best Tour Operator
Wilderness Safaris was awarded "Best Tour Operator" by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine in its June 2001 issue.
1999 Tourism for Tomorrow Award
Rocktail Bay Lodge won the British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award, which recognises organisations that make a positive contribution towards their local natural and cultural environment.
2001 Condé Nast Traveler - Best Tour Operator
Wilderness Safaris was awarded "Best Tour Operator" by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine in its June 2001 issue.
1999 Tourism for Tomorrow Award
Rocktail Bay Lodge won the British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award, which recognises organisations that make a positive contribution towards their local natural and cultural environment.
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