Kenya Properties Receive Recognition at the Responsible Tourism Awards for Poverty Alleviation

(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 19, 2009 ) NAIROBI, Kenya-- Bush and Beyond, the central booking and reservations office for a selection of small luxury camps and lodges, recently announced that three of its properties, Rekero Camp, Acacia House, and the Topi House were highly commended at the Responsible Tourism Awards in the category of Â“Poverty ReductionÂ”. These awards were handed out at the World Travel Market in November. Two thousand entries were submitted and the awards were handed out based on six months of research and consultation by the judges.

The recognition was awarded based on the idea that for two decades the small team of guides, guards, drivers, cooks, cleaners, mechanics, and managers at Rekero Camp, and the Acacia and Topi Houses, have strived to create a better place to live for local residents and a better place for travelers to visit. With no real Â‘blueprintÂ’ to follow, they continue to work tirelessly to ensure that their properties demonstrate a model of operation that focuses on contributing to the local communities near the properties as well as protecting the environment in which they inhabit.

With locations throughout Kenya in the Masai Mara, Chyulu Hills, Laikipia, the Northern Frontier, and Diani Beach, Bush and Beyond offers travelers an unparalleled, up close and personal look at Kenyan culture. Guests are also guaranteed a personal and memorable experience as all of the properties are small in size---the smallest hosts 8 guests and the largest hosts 20. Travelers can choose from a wide variety of accommodations such as tented camps, lodges, private houses, and mobile safaris.

Bush and Beyond
Stephanie Moreland
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