SAFARI LODGES An African safari lodge is located in a remote wildlife area and is made up of several cottages spread out over the property. There is a main building which houses a restaurant, bar, and other amenities, together with the reception area and also administration facilities. On most properties, there may also be a swimming pool on the grounds. The lodge’s en-suite guestrooms are in separate cottages, clustered around the main building. The atmosphere is usually rustic, complementing the natural surroundings and nearby wildlife. Safari lodges vary in size, design, location, and standards. Lodges are found in economy, comfort, and luxury categories. SAFARI CAMPS Safari tented camps share some similarities with safari lodges in layout, purpose, and location. A tented camp is composed of the main building (housing the public areas) usually in a thatched African style design. It may also be a large tent. The en-suite guest tents are grouped around the main building maintaining a private atmosphere. The tented camp structure is a large en-suite tent, set upon a solid floor base and is complete with private bathrooms and a small terrace or veranda. Essentially, the tents are rooms with exterior walls of canvas rather than wood or brick. The tented camp complex may also have a swimming pool. Tented camps range in amenity levels from comfort, superior comfort, luxury to the super luxurious.