At the close of 2006, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat was selected from among almost 300 properties across the globe to be named joint winner of the exalted Relais & Chateaux Environment Trophy 2007.
This exceptional award pays testimony to Bushmans Kloof’s outstanding environmental and conservation projects. These include its rock art conservation programme; providing a sanctuary for the endangered Cape Mountain Zebra and Clanwilliam Yellow Fish; its support of the Cape Mountain Leopard project; as well as alien vegetation clearing. Other environmentally friendly practises at the lodge include the cultivation of organic kitchen gardens; recycling waste material; and water and energy saving.
The global Environment Trophy, awarded for the fourth time, was jointly presented to Bushmans Kloof and The Little Nell (Aspen, Colorado USA) in recognition of the respect for the environment and nature demonstrated in such a remarkable manner by the two Relais & Châ´¥aux properties.
In April 2006 Bushmans Kloof was placed amongst the top three in the International Tourism for Tomorrow awards, which was held in Washington DC during the 6th Global Travel & Tourism Summit. Today Bushmans Kloof can truly lay claim to an extraordinary conservation success story and this recognition serves to strengthen the dedication and commitment of the owners, management and staff to preserving the natural environment and heritage for future generations.