Ecotourism, Environmental and Social Development Awards

Grootbos Foundation and the Grootbos Nature Reserve have received numerous awards for ecotourism, environmental practices and social development. We are extremely proud of these achivements, as they give some recognition to our mission to revive, sustain and conserve while educating and creating sustainable development opportunities for our area. The awards received are evidence of the effort and care which go into everything we do.

2008 Amarula Best Retreat in Africa Awards
*Winner – Heart of Africa Award for making a difference in your local community
*3rd place in Best Eco-Retreat in Africa

2008 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
* Finalist Conservation category

2007 Virgin Responsible Tourism Award
*Winner – Best for conservation of an Endangered species

2006 Conde Nast travellers
*Winner – Green award for ecotourism

2006 Tatler Travel Guide
*Best Family Hotel in the World

2005, 2006 & 2007 Tatler Travel Guide
*101 Best Hotels in the World

2002 Imvelo Award for responsible tourism
*Winner – Best Environmental Management
*Winner – Most Improved In One Year

2001 Iris Darnton Award
*Winner – International Plant Conservation

2001 MTN & Western Cape Tourism
*Winner – Ecotourism experience of the year

2000 British Airways Tourism For Tomorrow Award
*Highly commended in the category Protected Areas and National Parks

 

How you can get involved:
Learn more about our conservation and social responsibility projects, sponsor a project or visit the Grootbos Foundation’s beautiful reserve, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and experience, learn and conserve a beautiful ecosystem whilst helping local communities. Contact us to find out more!