Safari Accommodation Types Explained

Safari accommodation covers a wide range of styles. Here is what the common terms mean.

Permanent Tented Camps

Canvas rooms built on solid platforms, usually with proper beds and private bathrooms. "Tented" describes the walls, not the standard, and these camps range from mid-range to very luxurious.

Mobile or Seasonal Camps

These camps move during the year, often following the Great Migration, which is a big advantage if you are timing your trip for the river crossings.

Lodges

Permanent buildings, usually with more consistent facilities such as steady power and sometimes a pool, across a similar range of comfort levels.

Budget Camping

Simpler tents, sometimes with shared bathrooms. It is available on request in most areas, costs less and is basic but comfortable enough.

What Matters Most

Where a camp is, and how close it is to the wildlife you want to see, often matters more than its category. Browse our mid-range and luxury options across all our destinations.