Awards & Accolades
Over the years, Porini Camps and Gamewatchers Safaris have been honored for excellence in sustainable tourism and wildlife conservation.
Explore the awards, media features, and milestones that highlight our ongoing commitment to conservation and community partnerships.
2025
GOLD Eco-Rating Certification by Eco-tourism Kenya
- Porini Mara Camp
- Porini Lion Camp
- Porini Cheetah Camp
- Porini Giraffe Camp
- Porini Safari Cottages
- Rhino River Camp
- Porini Rhino Camp
- Porini Amboseli Camp
Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award
- Gamewatchers Safaris
- Porini Amboseli Camp
- Porini Cheetah Camp
- Porini Lion Camp
- Porini Mara Camp
ATTA® Community Upliftment Award - Finalist
- This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering a collaborative and caring culture within local communities, actively involving them in meaningful conservation and community actions, providing growth opportunities and improved wellbeing.
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards – Nominee
- World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2025 – Ol Kinyei Conservancy
- World’s Leading Conservation Programme 2025 – Selenkay Conservancy
- World’s Leading Conservation Programme 2025 – Ol Kinyei Conservancy
2025 World Travel Awards - Nominee
- Kenya’s Leading Safari Camp Brand 2025
- Porini Mara - Kenya's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2025
- Kenya's Leading Tour Operator 2025
- Porini Amboseli Camp - Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2025
2024
GOLD Eco-Rating Certification by Eco-tourism Kenya
- Porini Mara Camp
- Porini Giraffe Camp
- Porini Amboseli Camp
SILVER Eco-Rating Certification by Eco-tourism Kenya
- Porini Rhino Camp
Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award
- Gamewatchers Safaris
- Porini Cheetah Camp
- Porini Lion Camp
World Travel Awards Kenya’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2024 - Winner
- Porini Mara Camp.
ATTA® Collaborative Champions of Climate and Social Justice - Winner
- This award recognises the collaboration of organisations with aligned missions that share resources to make a holistic impact.
Magical Kenya Loyalty Rewards (MKLR) Program - Silver Winner
- The MKLR initiative serves a higher purpose: to honor and appreciate stakeholders who continuously support and participate in Kenya Tourism Board's (KTB) initiatives every year. It’s an acknowledgment of collective effort, where everyone involved plays a role in promoting Kenya’s natural beauty, culture, and unique experiences to the world.
ATTA® Meaningful Engagement Champion - Finalist
- This award recognises the tourism entity that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to protecting both people and places through outstanding employee and client engagement initiatives. It honours those who have successfully fostered a culture of caring within their workforce and clientele, actively involving them in meaningful conservation and community actions.
2024 World Travel Awards - Nominee
- Kenya's Leading Safari Camp Brand 2024
- Africa's Responsible Tourism Award 2024
- Porini Amboseli Camp - Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2024
WINNER:
- Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2023 - Porini Mara Camp
- 2023 Word Travel Awards - Kenya’s Leading Safari Camp Brand 2023
NOMINEE:
- 2023 Word Travel Awards - Africa's Responsible Tourism Award 2023
- 2023 Word Travel Awards - Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2023 - Porini Amboseli Camp
- 2023 Word Travel Awards - Kenya's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2023 - Porini Mara Camp
- 2023 Word Travel Awards -Kenya's Leading Tour Operator 2023
WINNER:
- Eco Warrior Awards (Ecotourism Kenya) - Best Tour Operator in Promoting Community Development (winner).
- Eco Warrior Awards (Ecotourism Kenya) - Best Accommodation in Collaboration with Impact Partners (winner) - Porini Amboseli Camp.
- Word Travel Awards - Kenya's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2022 - Porini Mara Camp
RUNNER UP:
- Eco Warrior Awards (Ecotourism Kenya) - 1st runner-up in Best Accommodation in Conservation through Establishment of Conservancies. - Porini Mara Camp.
NOMINEE:
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Responsible Tourism Award 2022
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2022 - Porini Amboseli Camp
- Word Travel Awards - Kenya's Leading Safari Camp Brand 2022
- Word Travel Awards -Kenya's Leading Tour Operator 2022
WINNER:
- Regenerative Travel 2021 Impact Awards - Conservation Category.
Click here to view our Managing Director accepting the award. - Word Travel Awards - World Travel Awards — Kenya’s Leading Safari Camp Brand 2021
- Regenerative Travel 2021 Impact Awards - Conservation Category.
NOMINEE:
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Responsible Tourism Award 2021
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2021 - Porini Amboseli Camp
- Word Travel Awards - Kenya's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2021 - Porini Mara Camp
- Word Travel Awards -Kenya's Leading Tour Operator 2021
WINNER:
- TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice “Best of the Best 2020” - Porini Mara Camp
NOMINEE:
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Responsible Tourism Award 2020
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2020 - Porini Amboseli Camp
- Word Travel Awards - Kenya's Leading Safari Camp Brand 2020
- Word Travel Awards -Kenya's Leading Inbound Tour Operator 2020
WINNER:
- Eco Warrier Award Winner - Best Social Impact 2019
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Responsible Tourism Award 2019
RUNNER UP:
- Eco Warrior Awards (Ecotourism Kenya) - Best Green Tour Operator
NOMINEE:
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2019 - Porini Amboseli Camp
- Word Travel Awards - Kenya's Leading Safari Camp Brand 2019
- Word Travel Awards -Kenya's Leading Inbound Tour Operator 2019
AWARDED:
Ol Kinyei Conservancy awarded IUCN Green List Status
- Trip Advisor Hall of Fame recognition for Porini Amboseli Camp, Porini Rhino Camp, Porini Mara Camp and Porini Lion Camp.
- GOLD Eco Rating certificate by Eco-tourism Kenya for Porini Amboseli Camp and Porini Mara Camp.
- SILVER Eco Rating certificate by Eco-tourism Kenya for Porini Lion Camp.
WINNER:
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Responsible Tourism Award 2018
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2021 - Porini Amboseli Camp
- Word Travel Awards - Kenya's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2021 - Porini Mara Camp
- Word Travel Awards -Kenya's Leading Tour Operator 2021
NOMINEE:
- Word Travel Awards - Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2018 - Porini Amboseli Camp
- Word Travel Awards - Kenya's Leading Safari Camp Brand 2018
- Word Travel Awards -Kenya's Leading Inbound Tour Operator 2018
2020 - 2023
WINNER OF KENYA’S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2022
WINNER OF ECO WARRIOR AWARDS 2022
WINNER OF REGENERATIVE TRAVEL 2021 IMPACT AWARDS
WINNER OF WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2021
TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE “BEST OF THE BEST” 2020
TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARD 2023; PORINI MARA CAMP
2010 - 2019
Ol Kinyei IUCN Green List Status 2018
SKAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS 2017
TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2016
WINNER OF ECO WARRIOR AWARD 2016
WINNER OF WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2016
WINNER OF ECO WARRIOR AWARD 2015
WINNER OF WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2015
FODOR’S TRAVEL GUIDE: TOP TEN SAFARI OPERATORS
TRIP ADVISOR TRAVELLER’S CHOICE AWARDS 2014
Winner of World Travel Awards 2014
Winner of World Travel Awards 2013
WINNER OF ECO WARRIOR AWARD 2013
KENYA TOURISM AWARD 2012
KENYA TOURISM AWARD 2011
WINNER OF ECO WARRIOR AWARD 2010
SKAL INTERNATIONAL AWARD 2011
2000 - 2009
ECO WARRIOR AWARDS 2009
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TOP ECO-LODGES 2009
VIRGIN HOLIDAYS RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD 2008
VIRGIN HOLIDAYS GOLD PARTNERSHIP AWARD 2008
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TOP TEN
What Our Guests Say..
In our commitment to excellence, we not only strive to exceed our clients’ expectations but also value their feedback. We are proud to present our latest clients’ feedback from Gamewatchers Safaris clients posted on Trip Advisor.
Posted on kirarockie5 October 2025Verified Outstanding company to work with This is the third time I have used Gamewatchers to book our Kenya safari. From the start of booking to the finish of our trip, everything has been superb. Zuhura put together our trip on each occasion and made changes for me when I wanted to add places or amend anything. She was extremely thorough, professional and informative throughout the whole process. Once landing in Kenya we were greeted by a Gamewatchers' representative and all information about our trip was discussed with us again. We took many internal flights and everything was organised to the smallest detail. Our guides met us at the airstrips and you never felt unsure about anything, right up until the time we were dropped back at the airport. I highly recommend Gamewaters Safaris and we definitely use them again on our next trip.Posted on Wombling_Free_75484 October 2025Verified Knowledgeable and professional We had a great experience with Boniface and David. Knowledgeable and professional guides, who were keen to make sure that we had the best trip possible and were happy to help in any way. Arrangements all ran smoothly and we felt well looked after at all times. Thank you,Posted on donna S3 October 2025Verified An awesome experience! I was in awe throughout the safari! To experience these magnificent creatures up close and personally was an amazing experience. I can't stop talking about it!Posted on Simonc2 October 2025Verified Porcini lion camp and Ngenche Camp The most wonderful experience we have ever had. The trip exceeded all our expectations. There was nothing more they could have done at every levelPosted on Jude Y25 September 2025Verified excellent experience We really enjoyed the trip to Masai Mara and Nakuru. We were able to see a lot of animals, the Big Five many many times. We saw the lions in nearly every game drive. When we arrived Nairobi, we worried about the food we were going get in the camps, We were looking for the cup noodles in the supermarkets, but were not able to find any. It turned out, no noodles were needed. The food in the camps were excellent. We booked a private trip. The night before the safari, a staff member from Gamewatchers contacted us in the Nairobi hotel and told us the guide would meet us in the lobby in the morning to start the safari. We met up with the guide in the morning, and the guide took us to the camps and did the all the games drives in the next 10 days. The guide, Paul, is very experienced. We were able to see many scenic places and many animals. In the end, Paul dropped us off in the Nairobi hotel. The arrangement was seamless. The person, Wayne Hammond, in Gamewatchers who booked trip for us is very experienced as well. He was able to tell us exactly what to expect. Gamewatchers is a trusted agent. I definitely will recommend it to anyone/everyone.Posted on Andreas J23 September 2025Verified Another great safari experience This was my 4th time with this company on a safari in Kenya. As always everything worked out perfectly from booking to payment to every transport on time.Another great safari experience.Posted on Ruth M16 September 2025Verified Accommodations arranged were wonderful. Some services not provided as promised. The safari part of our package was wonderful and went smoothly. However, nobody met us at the Nairobi airport to transfer us to our hotel. This was included in our package. As a result, we got scammed by a man at the airport who charged us an inflated rate for the ride to hotel. We stayed 2 nights in Nairobi and had an included tour of Nairobi, which went well. Then, the last morning, we were supposed to be taken to the airport for our flight to our safari camp. Nobody from Gamewatchers showed up. The people at the hotel called them and we were told to have the hotel take us. So, we had to rush to leave extra bags at the hotel and have them take us. Luckily, we made it on time. Once I arrived home, I emailed the CEO and he apologized and refunded the money we paid for the transfers.Posted on sherry r15 September 2025Verified A trip of memories of a lifetime adventure. A wonderful experience with Porini Camps. All arrangements were perfect, staff at the camps were welcoming and made us feel like we were family. Dealing with Rick McIntyre to handle the details for our trip was a pleasure.Posted on Go7112348 September 2025Verified Fantastic ,the only way to go on safari Excellent safari. Everything went as planed, great accommodation ,food staff couldn’t do enough for our comfort The guides were exceptional and gave us the best advantage to see the wildlife. Christine RoffeyPosted on Don A25 August 2025Verified Gamewatchers Safari - Trip of a Lifetime! A Gamewatchers safari with stays at the Porini Camps (we stayed at Amboselli, Rhino, and Mara) is a wonderful experience that you will not forget. Each camp, while having the same amenities, offer a different atmosphere in different ecosystems. The hospitality was great from all the staff. Guides are well-trained and cater to your needs and desires for wildlife observation. I am a birder, and they pointed out birds as well as mammals, trees, etc. We learned SO much and our heads were full of all the new knowledge and appreciation for the animals that we received. Game drives were comfortable, and viewing was excellent. Arrangements were seamless. Great value for what we received.Above all, the Gamewatchers philosophy of conservation and respect for the indigenous people makes the trip even more worthwhile.
What Our Clients Say About Us...
In our commitment to excellence, we not only strive to exceed our clients’ expectations but also value their feedback. We are proud to present our latest clients’ feedback posted on Trip Advisor.
Posted on kirarockie5 October 2025Verified Outstanding company to work with This is the third time I have used Gamewatchers to book our Kenya safari. From the start of booking to the finish of our trip, everything has been superb. Zuhura put together our trip on each occasion and made changes for me when I wanted to add places or amend anything. She was extremely thorough, professional and informative throughout the whole process. Once landing in Kenya we were greeted by a Gamewatchers' representative and all information about our trip was discussed with us again. We took many internal flights and everything was organised to the smallest detail. Our guides met us at the airstrips and you never felt unsure about anything, right up until the time we were dropped back at the airport. I highly recommend Gamewaters Safaris and we definitely use them again on our next trip.Posted on Wombling_Free_75484 October 2025Verified Knowledgeable and professional We had a great experience with Boniface and David. Knowledgeable and professional guides, who were keen to make sure that we had the best trip possible and were happy to help in any way. Arrangements all ran smoothly and we felt well looked after at all times. Thank you,Posted on donna S3 October 2025Verified An awesome experience! I was in awe throughout the safari! To experience these magnificent creatures up close and personally was an amazing experience. I can't stop talking about it!Posted on Simonc2 October 2025Verified Porcini lion camp and Ngenche Camp The most wonderful experience we have ever had. The trip exceeded all our expectations. There was nothing more they could have done at every levelPosted on Jude Y25 September 2025Verified excellent experience We really enjoyed the trip to Masai Mara and Nakuru. We were able to see a lot of animals, the Big Five many many times. We saw the lions in nearly every game drive. When we arrived Nairobi, we worried about the food we were going get in the camps, We were looking for the cup noodles in the supermarkets, but were not able to find any. It turned out, no noodles were needed. The food in the camps were excellent. We booked a private trip. The night before the safari, a staff member from Gamewatchers contacted us in the Nairobi hotel and told us the guide would meet us in the lobby in the morning to start the safari. We met up with the guide in the morning, and the guide took us to the camps and did the all the games drives in the next 10 days. The guide, Paul, is very experienced. We were able to see many scenic places and many animals. In the end, Paul dropped us off in the Nairobi hotel. The arrangement was seamless. The person, Wayne Hammond, in Gamewatchers who booked trip for us is very experienced as well. He was able to tell us exactly what to expect. Gamewatchers is a trusted agent. I definitely will recommend it to anyone/everyone.Posted on Andreas J23 September 2025Verified Another great safari experience This was my 4th time with this company on a safari in Kenya. As always everything worked out perfectly from booking to payment to every transport on time.Another great safari experience.Posted on Ruth M16 September 2025Verified Accommodations arranged were wonderful. Some services not provided as promised. The safari part of our package was wonderful and went smoothly. However, nobody met us at the Nairobi airport to transfer us to our hotel. This was included in our package. As a result, we got scammed by a man at the airport who charged us an inflated rate for the ride to hotel. We stayed 2 nights in Nairobi and had an included tour of Nairobi, which went well. Then, the last morning, we were supposed to be taken to the airport for our flight to our safari camp. Nobody from Gamewatchers showed up. The people at the hotel called them and we were told to have the hotel take us. So, we had to rush to leave extra bags at the hotel and have them take us. Luckily, we made it on time. Once I arrived home, I emailed the CEO and he apologized and refunded the money we paid for the transfers.Posted on sherry r15 September 2025Verified A trip of memories of a lifetime adventure. A wonderful experience with Porini Camps. All arrangements were perfect, staff at the camps were welcoming and made us feel like we were family. Dealing with Rick McIntyre to handle the details for our trip was a pleasure.Posted on Go7112348 September 2025Verified Fantastic ,the only way to go on safari Excellent safari. Everything went as planed, great accommodation ,food staff couldn’t do enough for our comfort The guides were exceptional and gave us the best advantage to see the wildlife. Christine RoffeyPosted on Don A25 August 2025Verified Gamewatchers Safari - Trip of a Lifetime! A Gamewatchers safari with stays at the Porini Camps (we stayed at Amboselli, Rhino, and Mara) is a wonderful experience that you will not forget. Each camp, while having the same amenities, offer a different atmosphere in different ecosystems. The hospitality was great from all the staff. Guides are well-trained and cater to your needs and desires for wildlife observation. I am a birder, and they pointed out birds as well as mammals, trees, etc. We learned SO much and our heads were full of all the new knowledge and appreciation for the animals that we received. Game drives were comfortable, and viewing was excellent. Arrangements were seamless. Great value for what we received.Above all, the Gamewatchers philosophy of conservation and respect for the indigenous people makes the trip even more worthwhile.