(Posted 17th August 2026)
Ecotourism Kenya is delighted to announce the Longlisted Nominees for the 18th Ecowarrior Awards 2026. We are pleased to have received strong applications across all the award categories.
The Ecowarrior Awards are Ecotourism Kenya’s flagship initiative for recognizing and celebrating individuals, organizations, and businesses that demonstrate outstanding commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism. This year’s theme, “Honouring Innovations for Responsible Journeys,” celebrates innovative activities, initiatives, programs and practices that are shaping a more responsible, sustainable and inclusive tourism sector.
Here is the list of the longlisted applicants who have met the eligibility requirements:
(See the Category Description that highlights key categories’ aspects and outlines the eligibility requirements.)
* Applicant has been longlisted in the number indicated, across different subcategories
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge *3
- Asilia Kenya Emboo Camp
- Asilia Kenya Encounter Mara
- Basecamp Mara House
- Basecamp Wilderness
- Basecamp Masai Mara
- Brackenhurst Conference and Retreat Centre
- Elewana Sand River Camp, Masai Mara
- Elewana Kifaru House Lewa
- Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli
- GEM Forest MGallery Nairobi
- Governors’ Camp
- Governors’ Loldia House
- Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp *2
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge *2
- Loisaba Tented Camp
- Loisaba Star Beds
- Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge *2
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge *3
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Mtito Safari Camp Ltd
- Nairobi Serena Hotel
- Ololo Safari Lodge & Farm
- Porini Mara Camp
- Saruni Eagles View
- Saruni Leopard Hill *2
- Saruni Samburu
- Saruni Rhino
- Saruni Wild
- Saruni Mara *2
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Sasaab Lodge
- Serena Beach Resort & Spa
- Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge
- Soroi Larsens Camp
- Serena Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Lewa Wilderness
- Vipingo Ridge Ltd
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Ngare Ndare Forest Trust
- Red Rocks CBO
- Ilisah
- OGOLAW Advocates
- Swahili Beach Resorts LTD
- The Beads Museum
- Klein Nettoh- The Safari Collection
- John Korromboi
- Ernest Mwongela Nyamasyo
- Shem Nyamai
- Bernard Koros
- Lilian Mwangi – Lens & Layouts Photography
- Herbs & Spices – Nairobi Serena Hotel
- The Jahazi Grill – Serena Beach Resort & Spa
- EERA LAB
- Safarilink Aviation
- Thenks Technologies
- Bigfoot Adventures
- Gamewatchers Safaris Limited
- Governors’ Safaris Limited
- Lets Go Travel Uniglobe *2
- Purple Nomad Limited
- Saruni Basecamp *3
- Sunworld Safaris Limited
- Steri Tours & Travel
- The Safari Collection
- VistaVoyage Travel Group Limited *3
Congratulations to all the longlisted nominees, and thank you to everyone who submitted their inspiring work for consideration.
Stay tuned for the shortlist, to be announced in September.
