Wilderness Safaris wins US magazine accolades

Wilderness Safaris has received accolades in a number of categories in US-based Outside magazine's first Active Travel Awards.

The company as a whole was named Runner-Up in the overall Best Travel Company category, while the newest venture, Odzala in the Republic of Congo, was named Best New Safari. North Island received a mention as "pinnacle of indulgence" in Best Islands category, won by Seychelles.

To select this year's awards, Outside tapped into its global network of correspondents to showcase a definitive round-up of the best new adventures, exotic retreats, beaches, local food, bars with a view, on-time airlines, screaming deals, gorgeous islands, as well as a collection of its favourite destinations.

A road map to life-changing experiences

Outside's statement that: "The awards reflect more than just a collection of unforgettable trips-it's a road map to life-changing experiences" is a concept that particularly resonates with Wilderness, as it strives to create journeys that change lives - those of their guests, their staff and the communities around them. They are, therefore, proud to have achieved such accolades - as Outside mentions: "Wilderness Safaris ... was founded with a simple but novel idea: offer a superior travel experience while conserving land, wildlife, and local culture as part of its business plan."