WE ARE AFRICA AWARDS 2023
The We Are Africa Awards celebrate the very best in independently-minded, brilliantly executed African travel initiatives
After four years, the We Are Africa Awards returned and with the help of the tribe we celebrated the visionaries of African travel and their extraordinary achievements in design, leadership, commitment and experiences that highlight all that the continent has to offer.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Celebrate industry visionaries across four revolutionary categories.
Far more than just an award, each trophy is our way of saying thank you – for challenging perceptions, for creating the boldest, bravest experiences and, above
all, for setting a sky-high standard in African luxury travel.
Winners were announced on 15 May 2023 at We Are Africa Open House and our esteemed media chose their winner out of the shortlist in each category. Take a look at the achievements of the tribe.
Extraordinary Leadership – Winner and Short List
WINNER: Grace Leonard | Elewana
Michael Lutzeyer | Grootbos Private Game Reserve
Ingram Casey | Escape+Explore
Jonathan Mutisya | Finch Hattons Camp
Sara Gardiner | Matetsi Victoria Falls
Robert More | MORE Family Collection
Extraordinary Experience – Winner and Shortlist:
WINNER: Grootbos Florilegium | Grootbos Private Game Reserve
Silent Safaris | Green Safaris
WILDeconomy Masterclass | andBeyond
Okavango Delta Guided Cycling Safari | Natural Selection Safaris
Escape Pod | Escape+Explore
Where Time Stands Still | Bakkrans
Extraordinary Commitment – Winner and Shortlist:
WINNER: The Sarara Foundation | Sarara
Dentist Outreach Program | Nomad Tanzania
Isibindi Foundation Projects | Isibindi Lodges Africa
Commitment to Pemba | Fundu Lagoon
Reforestation in Rwanda | Wilderness Rwanda
Gorillas Nest X Twongere Kawa Coko Cooperative | One&Only Rwanda
Extraordinary Design – Winner and Shortlist:
WINNER: Grumeti River Lodge | andBeyond
ORC Discovery Centre | Ongava Game Reserve
Cape Cadogan & Upper Union Restaurant | MORE Family Collection
The Art Rug Project | Molori Safari
Chisa Busanga Camp | Chisa Busanga
Lolebezi | African Bush Camps
A huge congratulations to all award winners and nominees! We look forward to what the tribe achieves in 2023 and beyond!