What a luxury safari is like

Top 5 reasons luxury safaris are special
They cost more than ordinary ones, but they are a better value. You get more for your money, as reasons 1 to 5 below demonstrate.

1. Better game drives

• Choice game areas
  Some luxury safaris have exclusive traversing rights to the best locations. This means superior wildlife sightings.
• Private game reserves
  Some luxury safaris (especially in Kruger) have exclusive traversing rights to the best locations. This means superior wildlife sightings.
• Rangers and trackers
  They are more carefully selected, better trained, and more eager to find the animals for you.
• Uncrowded
  You seldom see a bevy of vehicles surrounding a lion like a swarm of paparazzi. And seating is usually two, not three abreast.

2. Better service

• Personalized
  The staff-to-guest ratio is high, employees are more professional and hospitable. They pamper you. They remember your name, how you like your martini, and more.

3. Better accommodations

• Comfortable and stylish
  Your cottage, tent, whatever will be a haven for relaxing and refreshing after game drives.

4. Better public spaces

• Taking it easy
  Everything from the main lodge building to the pool - is a soothing environment.

5. Better dining

• Food quality and presentation
  It's several notches higher than found in mid-range lodges. And you have a wider menu selection.

More luxury safari benefits
Interesting safari mates
You will meet and have interesting conversations with people are mostly refined, educated, and well-traveled.

Lasting memories
The specialness of a luxury safari rekindles fond recollections for a lifetime.

If you cannot afford a luxury safari ...
Consider a mid-range or budget safari. It's better to go on a safari than not at all because it is an extraordinary and educational experience.