Four tiers. One standard of care.
We work with hand-picked lodges and camps at every price point. Same guide. Same vehicle. Same safety standards. Different beds.
Accommodation is where a safari budget really lives. The same 7-day trip can be simple and comfortable or deeply indulgent — same parks, same guide, same wildlife. The bed is the variable.
We don't represent a single brand. We've slept in every camp we book, every year, and we re-inspect annually. If a property slips, we drop it. Here is how we tier them.
Luxury
Suite tents in private concessions, helicopter transfers, butlers, signature spa.
- · Singita Sasakwa
- · andBeyond Klein's Camp
- · Four Seasons Bilila
- · &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- Private guide & vehicle
- All meals & premium drinks
- In-suite plunge pools
- Bush flights & helicopter options
Premium
Boutique tented camps and lodges with character — the sweet spot for most guests.
- · Lemala Kuria Hills
- · Mwiba Lodge
- · Manyara Ranch Conservancy
- · The Highlands
- Hosted dining
- Daily game drives
- Sundowners & bush breakfasts
- Excellent bathrooms, real beds
Comfort
Trusted mid-range lodges across the parks — comfortable, clean, with great game access.
- · Serengeti Sopa
- · Karatu Simba Lodge
- · Tarangire Sopa
- · Lake Manyara Serena
- Full-board dining
- Hot showers, en-suite bathrooms
- Pool at most properties
- Game drives included
Adventure
Public campsites and mobile tented camps for travellers who want the bush close.
- · Seronera public campsite
- · Simba campsite (Crater rim)
- · Mobile tented camps
- Cook & camp crew included
- Real safari, lighter footprint
- Sleeping bags & tents provided
- Group or private options
Tent, lodge, mobile, hotel.
Tented camps
Canvas-walled, real bed, en-suite bucket-fed hot shower. The classic safari experience. Most are seasonal and follow the migration.
Permanent lodges
Stone or thatch lodges with pools, restaurants and rooms. Best for families and travellers who want a fixed base.
Mobile camps
Lightweight semi-permanent camps inside the migration zone. Move four times a year as the herd moves.
Boutique town hotels
Used in Arusha, Karatu, Moshi and Stone Town. Real beds, real showers, real WiFi between bush stints.
What's in the price.
- Full-board dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water in your tent / room
- House-pour wines and beers (premium and luxury tiers)
- Laundry (most camps, except small items)
- Two game-drive activities per day, with picnic option
- Park & conservation fees on game-drive activities
- Sundowners hosted by the camp
- WiFi in main areas (where available)
Hot-air balloon safaris, helicopter transfers, premium spirits and champagne, spa treatments, private dining set-ups.
Common questions.
Do I have to choose one tier for the whole trip?+
No. Most of our itineraries mix tiers — premium in the Serengeti where the lodge matters most, comfort in transit nights. We'll suggest the right blend in your draft itinerary.
Is the food good in safari camps?+
Surprisingly excellent. Even mid-range camps employ trained chefs and the food is usually three-course European with East African touches. Dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, allergies) are handled as standard if we know in advance.
Is there WiFi in camp?+
Mostly yes, but limited. Permanent lodges have WiFi in public areas. Mobile camps often have a single hotspot at the bar. Bring patience or a Tanzanian eSIM for data — Airtel and Vodacom have surprisingly good 4G coverage near the parks.
What's the largest group a camp will take?+
Most camps cap at 8–24 guests total. Private exclusive-use buyouts are possible at smaller properties for families and groups of 8+.
Are children welcome?+
Yes, with caveats. Most permanent lodges accept all ages. Many tented camps require children to be 7+ for safety. We'll flag age policies for every camp we propose.
Not sure which tier fits?
Tell us your budget and travel style — we'll suggest the right blend. Many of our trips mix tiers across the circuit.
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