This archive report was first published on 15 November 2019.
On November 10, 2019, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a Laikipia-based organization, was awarded the Judge's Award for Outstanding Achievement at the World Travel Market Responsible Tourism Awards in London.
The conservancy, home to the last two northern white rhinos, has been recognized for its efforts to improve the environment and balance benefits for local communities and wildlife conservation.
According to the judges, Ol Pejeta is a 'global leader in balancing benefits for local communities and wildlife conservation and in delivering responsible tourism; using tourism to make better places for people to live in and ensuring the conservation of wildlife and habitat.'
Ol Pejeta Conservancy has been a strong contender in multiple categories, including wildlife, community benefit, and reporting.
