Kenya Eco-Rating Certification Scheme

The Eco-Rating Certificate is awarded in the categories of Bronze, Silver and Gold for hotels, lodges and camps.

GSTC recognised standards for Hotels and Tour Operators.

Certifying Organisation	Eco Tourism Kenya
Partner Organisation/s	ANVR, East African Wildlife Society (EAWLS), Federation of Community Tourism Organisations (FECTO), Institute for Legal and Environmental Governance (ILEG, IUCN, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KBS), Kenya Community Based Tourism Network (KECOBAT), Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF), Kenya Tourist Board (KTB), Ministry of Tourism, among others
Travel Countries	Kenya
Certified Tourism Services	109
Sustainability Areas	Social, Environment
Transparency	Link to the Standard https://ecotourismkenya.org/blog/portfolio-item/standards-best-practices/ https://ecotourismkenya.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/The-Eco-Rating-Certification-Guide-2013.pdf
Assessment Process	On site Second Party Assessment
Market Place	Accommodations https://ecotourismkenya.org/eco-rated-facilities/
License Period	2 Years
International recognition	GSTC recognised standard (December 2016)

Organisation	Eco Tourism Kenya
Postal Address	KATO place, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone Number	+254 2 2724755 / 2724403
Fax Number	+254 20 2724755
Webpage	http://www.ecotourismkenya.org/index.php - open in new window
Released	18/12/2022
Country	Kenya
Certified categories	Certified Green: Accommodation Providers
Operational level	National
Sustainability	GSTC recognised
Credibility	On-site audit
Services	Standard published online for free