Stop getting crazy in front of the safari catalogue you're reading right now! At least, take a breath before choosing the accomodation - lodges, camps of several types... ok, you might have more or less nomadic attitude.
A trip to Tanzania will give you the chance to choose different places for your overnight, even to change every day. Then, have a quick read to this "guide to safari accommodations" - it will be nice, after that, to mix & match and make your itineray unique!
The Lodge: no compromises about comfort
The most similar to the classic city hotels, they are built with bricks and offer all the comfort you may expect. Usually belonging to big or medium-big chains, they take reliability as main value. On the other hand, in some of them you won't feel the "safari atmosphere", as the priority is to offer the same standard regardless for the location.Lodges are the best option if you are looking for a totally comfortable accommodation, even in the middle of the bush!
Permanent Tented Camp: a tent like homeplace
The great "safari atmosphere", in the most comfortable setting. You will spend your overnight in well equipped and fully furnished tents, built on wooden or stone permanent structures, sometimes roofed with the typical makuti.Usually these tented rooms are self-contained and don't look too different from a regular hotel room.
Semi-Permanent Tented Camp: moving with the seasons
The most classic safari accommodation, made of small tented structures that move around the park to follow the migration of the animals. Tents are usually quite comfortable, furnished with beds and self-contained - but the main value of these camps are the locations, since they move to the most amazing areas of the national park, where you can enjoy unforgettable panoramas.Semi-permanent Tented Camps are good if you want want to feel the safari atmosphere, where a barefoot luxury is balanced by the possibility of sleeping in beautiful locations.
Mobile Camping: into the wild
Mobile camping is not very common in Tanzania, but it is still a good option for travelers who want to stay in the middle of the wildlife, with no filters. In this case, you are going to travel not just with the safari guide but also with a cooker that will take care about your dishes. You are going to carry all the camping equipment on the safari vehicle, so you need to reduce the size of your luggage.Camping safari are often semi-participant, as the guests are welcome to take part in the setting of the camp in the evening. For real adventure lovers.
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