Certification

Silver, Gold or Platinum, built only for safari lodges, camps and reserves. Checked remotely by HLB from your evidence.

Certification is optional and never affects your free membership.

Built for how a lodge works

How certification works

1

What you need

12 complete months, with evidence behind every figure. Past bills count.

2

Five areas

Energy & diesel, Water, Waste, Food, and People & community.

3

Your band

Every area must score at least 40. Your overall Rating then sets the band.

  • Silver60
  • Gold75
  • Platinum85
4

Platinum asks a little more

At least two of: wildlife, rainfall, guest transport, local food.

5

See your unverified Rating first, and apply when you're ready.

6

Checked remotely

Checked by HLB from your evidence: no site visit. Recorded on the BlockMark Registry.

Price

From US$3,000 a year per lodge.

Certification is optional and never affects your free membership.

Questions? Read the FAQs →