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Awards and Nominations
We don’t do what we do for awards but we do appreciate when our hard work is recognised. We’re proud of the numerous awards we’ve won, for both our progressive tourism efforts and the initiatives our Grootbos Foundation has set up. Read more about these awards below.
Condé Nast Traveler - Readers' Choice Awards 2023
Condé Nast Traveler - Readers' Choice Awards 2022
World Travel Market
Judges Award
We Are Africa Travel
African Responsible Toursim Award - Overall Winner
World Tourism Market
Best Accommodation Award
National Geographic
2015 & 2016: National Geographic World Legacy Awards, Engaging Communities - Finalist
African Tourism Awards
2015: African Responsible Tourism Awards - Best in Poverty Reduction
World Travel & Tourism Council
2008 & 2015 - Finalist: Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
We Are Africa
2015 We Are Africa Innovation Awards Winner - Engage Africa
We are Africa
2015 We Are Africa Innovation Awards Winner - Experience Africa
National Geographic
One of National Geographics Unique Lodges of the World Founding Member
We Are Africa
Most Innovative Project for the Local Community
Andrew Harper
Hideaway of the Year
Tatler Travel
2005 - 2008 & 2014 - Tatler Travel Guide voted as one of 101 best hotels in the world
The Good Safari Guide
2013 - The Good Safari Guide: 3rd Place Best Ecological Safari Property in Africa
The Good Safari Guide
The Good Safari Guide - Best Ecological Safari Property in Africa
Amarula
2009 - Amarula Best Retreats in Africa Award: Winner: Most innovative Retreat in Africa
GEO Saison
2009 - GEO Saison “Green Palm” for Michael Lutzeyer
The Good Safari Guide
2008 & 2009 - The Good Safari Guide: Best Community Safari Camp
Amarula
2008 - Amarula Best Retreats in Africa Award - Winner: Heart of Africa
Responsible Tourism Awards
2004 & 2007 - Responsible Tourism Award: Best for Conservation of an Endangered Species
Conde' Nast Traveler
2006 - Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Green List
Conde' Nast Traveler
2006 - Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Green List
Tatler Travel
2006 - Tatler Travel Guide voted as Best Family Hotel in the world
Imvelo
2003 - Imvelo Overall Winner for Responsible Tourism
IMVELO
IMVELO - Best Environmental Management Program Award
AA Travel Guides
2002 - AA Travel Guides: Accommodation Awards, Gold Achiever
British Airways
2000 - British Airways: Tourism for Tomorrow, Protected Areas and National parks - Highly Commended
Grootbos Foundation and global recognition
Grootbos is a world leader in sustainable tourism and has been awarded some of the highest international accolades possible, making us one of only a handful of lodges to achieve this.
