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Luxury safari lodges in Africa

Compare safari lodges, tented camps and private villas by their setting, guiding, accommodation and included activities.

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Setting and guiding

Compare the game-drive area, reserve rules and guiding arrangements alongside the rooms and facilities.

Lodges, camps and villas

Classic lodges, tented camps and exclusive-use villas each suit a different trip; we say which, and why.

Rates and availability

Choose the properties you would like to discuss, then ask us to check your dates.

Compare price arrangements

Check whether a rate is per person, per room or for exclusive use, and what it includes.

Choosing a lodge

What to compare

Check the location, game-drive area and permitted activities, as well as the room and facilities. Nearby lodges can offer different arrangements.

Ask how the guiding works, whether game drives are shared, and whether a private vehicle is available at extra cost.

Rates and inclusions vary by property, dates and room arrangement. A short lodge stay may also form part of a longer journey.

Lodges in context

Safari journeys with lodge stays

Open a journey to see its named lodges, night counts and inclusions.

None of these exact?

Start with what matters to you.

Tell us your dates, party and the one thing the journey must deliver.

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Prices are a guide and will be confirmed for your dates and party before booking.

Budget

Safari lodge prices

Prices depend on your dates, accommodation, room arrangement and inclusions. Use the individual journey prices as a guide, then ask for a quote for your party.

Considered
from about US$450 per person per night
Smaller owner-run camps, and shoulder-season dates in excellent reserves. The compromise is the room finish and the extras, not the game viewing.
Classic
about US$700 to US$1,200 per person per night
The heart of the market: established private-reserve lodges with two guided activities a day, all meals, and house drinks at most properties.
Premium
about US$1,300 to US$2,000 per person per night
Blue-chip camps in the strongest traversing areas, frequently with a private vehicle and guide added to the rate.
Exclusive-use
quoted per villa or per camp
Compare dated rates and the full cost for your party. Seasonal differences and inclusions vary by property.

Every band excludes international flights. Internal flights, conservation levies, premium wines and private vehicles differ by property and are confirmed in writing before you commit.

Styles

Lodges, tented camps and villas

Compare the accommodation style and the services included in each rate.

Style Feels like Best for Worth knowing
Classic safari lodge A grand home in the bush: permanent suites, pools, spa, wine cellar Travellers who prefer lodge accommodation and shared facilities Facilities, guiding and reserve access vary by lodge
Tented camp Canvas, lanterns and the sounds of the night, with excellent beds Travellers who prefer tented accommodation "Tented" runs from simple to more luxurious than most hotels; some close in the rains
Exclusive-use villa A private house or villa; confirm the staff, pool, guide and vehicle arrangements Families, private groups, milestone trips Compare the total quote for your party with the equivalent lodge rooms

Our checklist

Questions to ask before booking

Ask us to check the details that affect your stay.

  • How are guides and vehicles assigned, and which activities are included?
  • Which conservation or community levies are charged, and what information is provided about them?
  • How many rooms and guests share the facilities and game-drive vehicles?
  • What are the child policies, room arrangements and additional costs?

Inclusions

What’s included

Inclusions vary by journey. Check the accommodation, meals, activities, flights and transfers listed for your chosen trip. Your quote will confirm the full list and any additional costs.

Check in your chosen journey

  • Accommodation at the suite category quoted
  • All meals, and house wines, beers and spirits at most lodges
  • Two guided activities a day: game drives, and walks or boat trips where the reserve allows
  • Tea, coffee and refreshments on drives
  • Laundry at most camps
  • Conservation and community levies where the lodge builds them into the rate

Check for additional costs

  • Flights and transfers to and from the lodge, unless quoted as part of a journey
  • Premium wines, champagne and imported spirits
  • Spa treatments and boutique purchases
  • Private vehicles and private guiding, unless specified
  • Conservation levies charged separately by some reserves
  • Travel insurance, visas and antimalarials
  • Staff gratuities

A lodge rate and a package price may include different services. Check the chosen journey’s transport and other inclusions separately.

Planning support

Help choosing your lodge

We can help compare the location, room arrangement, activities and price before you decide.

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Help with booking enquiries

We’ll check the arrangements with the lodge or tour operator handling your trip.

Everything in writing

Review your itinerary, inclusions and booking terms before making payment.

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Lodges and camps

Compare safari lodges and camps

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Before you enquire

Questions we are asked every week.

What makes a safari lodge luxury?

Consider the rooms, service, setting and guiding together. Check the actual facilities and arrangements rather than relying on the luxury label alone.

How much does a luxury safari lodge cost per night?

Rates vary by lodge, dates and room arrangement. Check whether the price is per person, per room or per villa, then compare the included meals, activities and transport.

Are luxury safari lodges all-inclusive?

Usually meals and twice-daily game drives, often house drinks. Premium wines, spa treatments, private vehicles, transfers and conservation levies are commonly extra; we confirm the exact inclusions before you book, because two lodges quoting the same rate rarely include the same things.

Can I book just one lodge, without a full itinerary?

Yes. Tell us which lodge you are considering and whether you need flights or transfers added to the quote.

Should I choose a lodge or a private villa?

Compare the rooms and services your party needs. A villa may offer more private space, while a lodge may suit travellers who prefer shared facilities. We can price the specific options.

Which country has the best safari lodges?

There is no single answer. Compare the destinations, settings and accommodation that fit your interests and dates.

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