Once you have decided on the type of accommodation, you may be presented with some options regarding comfort levels, especially when looking at lodges and mobile tented camps.
• RUSTIC
This is no-frills accommodation and usually in very remote areas. Large tents or reed/pole huts are the norm, as are pit toilets and bucket showers. Water is often heated over a fire and the furnishing is basic, but caters for all your needs.
Recommended rustic-style safari: Climbing Mount Nyiragongo and mountain gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park, DR Congo
The basic huts to be found when spending the night on the side of an active volcano
• COMFORTABLE
As you can imagine this style comes with comfortable furnishings, running hot and cold water, and flush toilets.
Recommended comfortable-style safari: Lowland gorilla trekking in Odzala-Kokoua, Congo (Brazzaville)
A great example of comfortable accommodation while on safari
• LUXURY
This style can be compared to 4- and 5-star hotel standards.
Get in touch with one of our safari consultants for recommended luxury-style safaris
A peek into a luxurious bedroom of luxury-style accommodation
First Published by African Geographic