Our Clover Ranking System
Validating Unforgettable Destinations
The Top100Safaris™ Clover Rating System is our independent framework for recognising safari excellence across Africa. Lodges are evaluated annually across three pillars — wildlife quality, conservation impact, and lodge experience — and awarded one to three Clovers based on performance. Simple, disciplined, and independently assessed, the Clover system exists to guide travellers with confidence.
Accommodations
What makes the ideal safari experience?
Wildlife Quality
Tailored to You
Guest Experience
Culinary Delights
Conservation
Revitalize Your Senses
Exclusivity
Why Trust The Clovers?
The independent authority that evaluates, ranks, and certifies safari lodges across Africa.
A One Clover rating is awarded to safari lodges that meet Top100Safaris™’ standards of excellence across all three evaluation pillars and represent high-quality, trustworthy safari experiences.
A Two Clover rating is awarded to safari lodges that deliver an exceptional safari experience and stand clearly above the recommended standard, while not yet reaching the rare, benchmark status of Three Clovers.
Three Clovers are awarded to safari lodges that represent the highest possible standard of safari excellence in Africa. This designation is reserved for lodges that are not just exceptional, but benchmark-defining — places that set the reference point for what a safari can be.
2026
Africa’s Finest Safaris. Ranked.
Top100Safaris™ has released its 2026 Clover Ratings, recognising Africa’s finest safari lodges for excellence in wildlife, conservation, and lodge experience.
Testimonials
Real Experiences, Real Adventures
"The value of being reviewed and ranked by Top100Safaris lies in credibility. It’s an independent benchmark that holds us accountable to the highest standards in wildlife quality, conservation impact, and guest experience. For us, it’s not about promotion — it’s about knowing exactly where we stand among Africa’s best.”
Group CEO, Luxury Safari
“Today’s safari traveler is discerning. They want trusted, independent validation, not paid accolades. A Top100Safaris review gives guests confidence that our lodge has been rigorously evaluated against clear, non-negotiable criteria. That trust translates directly into long-term brand equity.”
General Manager,
Award-Winning Safari Lodge
“We welcome Top100Safaris because it challenges us. The ranking process isn’t a trophy — it’s a mirror. It pushes our team to continuously refine our conservation practices, guest experience, and operational excellence. Being measured independently is how you build a legacy, not just a season of success.”
Founder & Owner,
Conservation-Led Safari Lodge
