Africa Focused Schemes - Single Country

Ecotourism Kenya – Eco-rating Certification Scheme  

Established: 2002        
# certified (2020): Total: 87 | In Africa: Kenya 87  
Countries covered: Kenya only
Type covered: Eco-lodges and hotels in ecotourism areas
Services provided: Practical guidance; sharing of best practices
GSTC status: GSTC-Recognized standard
Additional info: Certification offered at three levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold
Contact: [email protected]; www.ecotourismkenya.org

Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL)

Established: 2012        
# certified (2020): Total: 21  | In Africa:  Seychelles 21
Countries covered: Seychelles only
Type covered: Accommodations (other types to be added in due course)
Services provided: Free technical assistance for accommodations of up to 24 rooms
GSTC status: GSTC-Recognized standard
Contact: [email protected]; www.sstl.sc         

Eco Awards Namibia

Established: 2005        
# certified (2020): Total: 80+ | In Africa: Namibia 80+
Countries covered: Namibia only
Type covered: Accommodation establishments and tour operators
Services provided: Pre-assessment assistance - interns prepare businesses for assessment
GSTC status: None
Additional info: Management Committee with cross-sector connections. Assessors are volunteers trained in one or more fields of environmental impact
Contact: www.ecoawards-namibia.org 

Responsible Tourism Tanzania

Established: 2012        
# certified (2020): Total: 43 | In Africa: Tanzania 43
Countries covered: Tanzania only
Type covered: Hotels; tented camps
Services provided: Practical guidance materials; sustainability trainings
GSTC status: None
Contact: www.rttz.org; [email protected]