Luxury Tented vs Luxury Lodge (Southern Africa)
* The table below does not list all features and highlights, only those that are relative strengths compared to the other option in the table.
* Luxury tented camps feature rooms with canvas walls; luxury lodges feature rooms with solid walls (bricks and mortar). All are five or six 
rated (Cick here for an explanation of our rating system).
* It is possible to combine a luxury tented and a luxury lodge destination, and many of our clients like to do this. The only downside is that you very often "lose" a night in Johannesburg en route between South African reserves and those in countries to the north.
Luxury Tented Safari |
Luxury Lodge Safari |
| * Vast wilderness areas, remote and pristine landscapes. Unfenced, unmanaged, self-sustaining ecosystems. | * Closer to civilization with terrestrial and cellular communications and mainline electrical power. Proximity to world class medical care |
| * High degree of habitat diversity, with wet and dry areas = diverse array of species and activities. | * Ease of travel - good flight connections within South Africa |
| * Large herds of grazers = high volume of game and healthy predator populations | * Concentrated diversity of 'high profile' species (e.g. the 'Big Five'). Rhinos are a real strength (leopards also in some areas). |
| * Environmental sensitivity and minimal human impact. Thin canvas walled rooms feel "close" to the bush (e.g. hear animal sounds as night). | * High levels of luxury (e.g. air conditioning) with luxury facilities (e.g. spa and gym) and fine dining |