African Safari Lodges

Safari lodges also referred to as game lodges are characteristically located in or near a National Park or Game Reserve. Safari lodges represent the most luxurious form of safari accommodation available, with the most prestigious establishments being built in exclusive private reserves.

Safari Lodges at a glance

The standard and style of accommodation varies considerably, from rustic bush camps similar to traditional mud huts, to luxury lodges with the character of upmarket hotels. Unlike hotels which typically consist of buildings with many rooms, the lodging is in separate structures with a bedroom, en suite bathroom, veranda and private swimming pool and sala.

In southern Africa, safari lodges usually range from 5 to 9 room establishments, depending on the exclusivity of the lodge and the safari traversing allocation on the property. In East Africa, many safari lodges should rather be described as safari hotels due to the large guest numbers that they accommodate. These properties are less exclusive but offer safari travellers all the comforts and quality meals during their stay.

A great variety of colonial lodging options are available which range from standard rooms to private and presidential suites.

Gone are the old days of hunters and explorers, Stanley and Livingstone, the old British older, the gold rush, diamond rush, the scramble for territories and imperial rule and wars.

A time when grand colonial hotels were the centre of social landscapes; international hubs of trade, influential people and visiting dignitaries.

Safari lodges are solid structures with brick or stone walls and glass windows, forming a separation between the outside and inside environments. South Africa’s safari lodges rank as some of the most luxurious and indulging properties on the globe, with superb accommodation, gourmet food incorporating all the world-class facilities and service available at any 5 star establishment but in an African bushveld setting.

Safari lodges are more inclined to be nearer good access and infrastructure when compare to tented safari camps. Safari Lodges are lavish facilities, presenting all the modern conveniences and features like climate control, online access, saunas, cellars and even the possibility of providing electric game drive vehicles for the safari.

Gone are the old days of hunters and explorers, Stanley and Livingstone, the old British older, the gold rush, diamond rush, the scramble for territories and imperial rule and wars.

A time when grand colonial hotels were the centre of social landscapes; international hubs of trade, influential people and visiting dignitaries.

Top architects and interior designers vie for the honours in design and creativity as many safari lodges are developed way beyond economic constraints. Owners express their success by spending vast amounts on building establishments that showcase their worth and glamorize the safari lifestyle with superlative experiences in a world of adventure and romance.

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Other Accommodation Types

Whether you are looking to be immersed in the African bush or styling in a vibrant city hotel, Greenlife will be able to get you the best deals. We have categorised the various accommodation types to make it easier to see what are the options.

Boutique Hotels
City Hotels
Beach Resorts
Safari Lodges
Mobile Tented Camps
Fixed Tented Camps
Colonial Hotels
Estate Hotel
Country Lodge or Hotel
Resorts
Community Camps
Bed and Breakfast
Rest Camps
Unusual Accommodation
Guest Houses