Wir möchten mit unserer Arbeit keine Auszeichnungen sammeln, dennoch freuen wir uns über jede Anerkennung unserer ehrgeizigen Arbeit. Wir sind stolz auf die vielen Auszeichnungen im Bereich des nachhaltigen Tourismus und für unsere Initiativen der Grootbos Stiftung. Nachstehend können Sie mehr über die Auszeichnungen erfahren.
World Travel & Tourism Council
2008 & 2015 - Finalist: Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
National Geographic
One of National Geographics Unique Lodges of the World Founding Member
Fodor's
Top 100 Hotels in the World
We Are Africa
Most Innovative Project for the Local Community
The Safari Awards
Best Community Focused Safari Propery in Africa
Andrew Harper
Hideaway of the Year
Tatler Travel
2005 - 2008 & 2014 - Tatler Travel Guide voted as one of 101 best hotels in the world
SATOA
2013 - SATOA Travel Awards: Best Hotel (20 rooms or more)
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
The Good Safari Guide
2008 & 2009 - The Good Safari Guide: Best Community Safari Camp
GEO Saison
2009 - GEO Saison “Green Palm” for Michael Lutzeyer
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
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
We are Africa
2015 We Are Africa Innovation Awards Winner - Experience Africa
We Are Africa
2015 We Are Africa Innovation Awards Winner - Engage Africa
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 Tourism Market
Best Accommodation Award
We Are Africa Travel
African Responsible Toursim Award - Overall Winner
Wine and Food Tourism
Indigenous edible and local wine tasting menu - Finalist
World Travel Market
African Responsible Toursim Award - Overall Winner
World Travel Market
African Responsible Tourism Award, Best for Habitat & Species Conservation
We Are Africa
Engage Africa Community Award
World Tourism Market
African Responsible Tourism Award, Best in Poverty Reduction
World Travel Market
Judges Award
Condé Nast Traveller - The Gold List 2022
Condé Nast Traveller - The Gold List 2022
Best Hotel in South Africa
Condé Nast Traveler - Readers' Choice Awards 2022
Condé Nast Traveler - Readers' Choice Awards 2023
Die Grootbos Stiftung und weltweite Anerkennung
Grootbos ist weltweit führend im nachhaltigen Tourismus und hat dafür einige der renommiertesten, internationalen Auszeichnungen erhalten. Dies macht Grootbos zu einem von nur einer handvoll Hotels, die dies erreicht haben.