Budget, mid-range and luxury accommodation – what is the difference? What is the difference between mid-range and luxury accommodation? Budget Vs mod-range vs luxury accommodation, which should I consider for my Africa safari tour? What is the difference between these categories of accommodation?
As you plan out your ultimate Africa safari tour, you notice that you are often given different levels of accommodation, with prices differing quite significantly. What stands out however is that as Focus East Africa Tours, irrespective of you are traveling opting for ultra-luxury accommodation, mid-range or basic or budget accommodation, you still get tailored East Africa tours with excellent accommodation options and definitely service.
Budget Accommodation
Budget accommodation, just like the name suggests, are generally made for travelers that have a small budget and wish to spend as little as possible whilst on any East Africa safari. Budget accommodation have rooms with basic amenities like a good room, bed, most are en-suite. Though they are budget accommodation, the service offered is comfortable, area and rooms are clean and fit for stay. Most budget accommodation options are usually outside the parks; some of them however are inside parks especially for those national parks that are very large like the Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve among others.
Mid-range Accommodation
Mid-range accommodation offers a better standard of services, offer better facilities, have a better and variety of food and ultimately more comfortable compared to the budget accommodation option. There are a wide variety of mid-range accommodation across all the East African countries. Mid-range accommodation is usually in a good location, are comfortable, have good food and amazing service as well.
The mid-range camps and lodges in the safari parks usually range from semi to fully permanent structures with raised wooden floors. The rooms also are clean, with clean bathrooms and fine linen. The camps are usually not large enough, are exclusive with larger beds and basic amenities.
Luxury Accommodation
Luxury accommodation are hotels and lodges as well as camps, and are usually high priced. Luxury accommodation are much pricier compared to mid-range accommodation, have opulent rooms with lavish decorations, fine dining. The luxury accommodation in the savanna parks of East Africa are usually set in the best and most scenic parts of the park, offering amazing views and experiences for travelers after a luxurious stay whilst on even an Africa safari tour. The luxury safari camps give you a feel of the wild even whilst enjoying the possible luxury accommodation.

As you plan out your Africa safari tour, you shall have to consider which kind of accommodation option you would wish to stay at as per your preference and budget. There are a wide variety of accommodation options to choose from while planning for your ultimate East Africa safari tour any time of the year.
At Focus East Africa Tours, we have quite the variety of accommodation options to choose from for your safari tour. While you are looking to enjoy your East Africa safari tour, you have an opportunity to enjoy staying at some of the best budget accommodation; we also have very great rates for mid-range accommodation that they can be made available to budget travelers as well. To be able to stay at some of the luxury accommodation at a more affordable way, blending your accommodation options with, say, mid-range and luxury, is an available option.
Get in touch with a trusted tour operator, Focus East Africa Tours, to help organise one of the most amazing and memorable East Africa safari tours, visiting some of the most sought after Africa safari national parks.

