Safari holidays can be extremely luxurious or more ordinary, all depending on how much you are prepared to pay. Usually you can choose between a variety of accommodation, the main categories are: a Lodge which is a permanent structure that is open throughout the year. Accommodation is usually in self contained rooms or bungalows and most lodges have a swimming pool for relaxation in between your game drives. Tented Lodges are a blend of canvas tents combined with permanent structure, offering the adventure of camping with the facilities of a lodge. Tented lodges are usually open throughout the year. Bush Camps can either be permanent or seasonal, depending on location, they are usually more intimate than lodges.

When you plan for your safari, you should investigate not only the weather situation at different times of the year, but also the animal seasons, for instance annual migrations etc.