Analysis
Borana Lodge says it is a GER-certified nature tourism business subject to onsite external audit and annual data reporting.
- Borana Lodge states that it is a GER-certified nature tourism business, subject to onsite external audits and annual data reporting. This claim is supported by its inclusion in The Long Run's certification registry, indicating adherence to the Global Ecotourism Standard (GER).
- The data explicitly confirms that Borana Lodge undergoes an "onsite external audit" and engages in "annual data reporting," aligning with the "land_protection" claim type. The "habitat" and "wildlife" impact dimensions are also noted.
- This places Borana Lodge within the "certified" tier for its "land protection" and "habitat and wildlife" conservation efforts. To elevate its trust tier, more specific data on protected areas, hectares, or direct conservation outcomes would be beneficial.
Conservation programs
- ›supports anti-poaching units
- ›supports community rangers
- ›supports an all-female conservation ranger unit
- ›conducts scout operations for wildlife monitoring
- ›conducts scout operations for anti-deforestation efforts
- ›habitat restoration by distributing 30,000 tree and grass seeds annually
- ›supports various fair trade projects
Certifications on record
Global Ecosphere Retreat® (GER)Kenya's Gold Ecotourism CertificationPreferred by Nature Ecosystem Restoration validation audit