Jibha Africa Safaris, We offer 4 categories of accommodations in and around national parks and we refer to these categories as (a) Economy (b) Standard (c) Comfort (d) Luxury.

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•  Price increases in the above order with the economy being the cheapest and high-end luxury being the most expensive. We offer multiple options within each category that you can select from.
• Our accommodation classification (into categories mentioned above) depends on a range of parameters including (a) Location (b) Views (c) Food & service quality (d) Quality of rooms & interior (e) Feedback from previous clients (f) price.
• As we move across categories from Economy to high-end luxury, all or most parameters mentioned in point 2, tend to improve.
• Within a category, at a particular location, all accommodation options cost the same (during peak season). However, there could be a considerable difference between the parameters mentioned in point 2 within a category. For example, within the luxury category in Masai Mara, we may offer 2 camps – Camp A & Camp B. Camp A would be located in the Okavango Delta (which is a great location) but room quality and service level would be average. Whereas camp B would be located 30 min outside the Okavango Delta but room quality and service level would be excellent.

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So if clients are particularly interested in a better location or better service level or food quality etc at the accommodation, we suggest them to check Tripadvisor reviews and select the alternative they like best or discuss this with your sales consultant in advance.

• Accommodations suggested are all run by independent 3rd party companies and we have no role in the management of these accommodations.
• There can be significant differences in the experience offered in safari lodges and camps compared to hotels in cities. For example, some of the high-end luxury camps may not have hair dryers in the room and may not have electricity and hot water available for all 24 hours but they still provide the attentive luxury and exclusivity expected from a luxury boutique resort. Most tented camps/camps including the luxury ones have canvas walls/doors including for bathroom. Please always check pictures and reviews of accommodations that you selected before booking. Kindly note that there is a huge difference between a camping safari and staying in tented lodges. Jibha Africa Safaris, Camping safaris are mobile safaris where you move from one destination to another with all your camping equipment. Tented Lodges are mainly made of canvas and are semi-permanent to permanent lodges/camps.
• Some of the accommodations – especially in the Okavango Delta offer bucket showers, wherein a bucket (of 20L) is filled with warm water and lifted behind the tent and flow can be controlled with a tap. Buckets will be refilled by a helper if required.
• We usually suggest Economy category accommodations only for backpackers and those on a very low budget as several economy category accommodations are quite basic and may not be a good fit for families and couples.
• A double sharing room would have 1 large bed (king size or queen size bed) and a twin sharing room would have 2 single beds in a room. For 2 pax sharing a room, we usually book a double sharing room. If clients need a twin-bedded room, it should be communicated in advance. The price would be the same for a double bedroom or twin bedroom.

• Because of their remote location, the Wifi/Phone network may not be available at some of the accommodations. Even where it’s available, it might not work consistently throughout the lodge and could be limited to common areas. Some lodges have satellite phones which guests can make use of whilst others don’t. Please make sure you specify or check with your consultant on connectivity as this information is not commonly shared on most accommodation sites.
• Some of the lodges/camps are located inside a national park/reserve while some might be located just outside the national park/reserve or in a nearby town/village. Some accommodations could be as far as 1-hour drive away from the nearest park gate. If you are specifically looking for accommodations located inside or very close to the gate or outside National park/reserve etc, please let us know. However, staying inside the park does not guarantee good game viewing or service. You do however can beat the traffic on early morning game drives and also have the opportunity to access some of the remote/isolated areas in the park where others will not reach as they rush to exit the park gates before they close.
• Most of the lodges/camps located inside the National park are not fenced and wildlife might come close to the rooms. These are however absolutely safe and thousands of tourists stay in such camps across Africa every night. By following the basic safety instructions given by the hotel staff, you can avoid conflict from wildlife
• All accommodations while on safari, Jibha Africa Safaris are booked on a Full Board basis. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are prepared and served by accommodation. Beverages are not included at most accommodations and are charged additionally to clients directly. Some of the high-end luxury accommodations can be booked on An Inclusive basis in which case beverages will be included with your stay. This will be mentioned (as AI) in your voucher for the respective accommodation. We suggest that you try as much as possible to book all activities and meals in advance. This saves a lot of time when you arrive at the lodge and also in some cases network availability might mean credit card payments will not go through. In addition, booking in advance is always cheaper than booking items as you go as prices tend to be higher, Jibha Africa Safaris and also you will incur a lot of credit card payment charges.
• Lunch while on safari will be usually packed lunch arranged by your accommodation. Your guide will suggest a picnic lunch spot where you can enjoy the packed lunch. This allows for more flexibility in game drives and safari schedules. Hot lunch can be arranged on some of the days upon prior request (needs to be informed before booking and might cost extra for some itineraries).