Safari Accommodation Types Explained

"Accommodation" on safari covers a genuinely wide range — here's what the common terms actually mean.

Permanent Tented Camps

Fixed-location canvas structures on solid platforms, often with real beds, en-suite bathrooms, and genuine comfort — "tented" describes the walls, not the quality level, which can range from midrange to genuinely luxurious.

Mobile/Seasonal Camps

Camps that physically relocate through the year, often following the Great Migration — a real, practical advantage for travelers timing a trip around river crossings specifically.

Lodges

Permanent buildings, generally offering more consistent infrastructure (reliable power, sometimes pools) than tented options, at a broadly similar range of comfort tiers.

Budget Camping

Simpler tents, sometimes shared facilities — available on request across our destinations, genuinely more affordable, with a more basic but still functional comfort level.

What Actually Matters When Choosing

Location relative to the wildlife you want to see often matters more than the accommodation category itself — see our real Midrange and Luxury options across every destination we cover.