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Gamewatchers Safaris places community land ownership at the centre of its conservation tourism model. Through conservancies in Kenya, landowners lease land for wildlife protection while retaining ownership and participating in governance. Tourism revenue supports lease payments, employment, local purchasing and wider community programmes.

The submission reports six conservancies covering more than 120,000 acres, benefiting over 7,000 landowners and supporting more than 300 jobs. Low-density Porini camps connect guest stays with the continued protection of habitats and wildlife corridors. Education, water access and initiatives supporting coexistence between people and wildlife extend the model beyond accommodation.

Its Community Impact nomination recognises the relationship between reliable local benefit and lasting conservation. Communities contribute land, knowledge and decision-making, while tourism provides a recurring source of income. The approach illustrates how a safari business can align the interests of visitors, residents and wildlife through partnerships designed to continue beyond an individual holiday or charitable campaign.

This description has been provided by the nominee and has not been independently verified by World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.