Maasai Mara · Tented eco camp
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Canvas, birdsong and an early start for the Mara. Used on 19 of our safaris.
Where you stay
Safari accommodation, clearly explained.
Every Absolute itinerary tells you where you sleep. Budget safaris use a fixed set of camps and hotels in each destination; mid-range and luxury lodges are chosen with you once we know your dates.
Kenya
Budget camps and hotels in Kenya.
The properties our Kenya budget safaris use in the Maasai Mara, the Rift Valley and Amboseli.
Nakuru · Hotel
Buraha Zenoni
A comfortable Nakuru base for rhinos and the Rift Valley. Used on 14 of our safaris.
Naivasha · Hotel
Leisure Apex
Your base for boat rides, Crescent Island and Hell's Gate. Used on 7 of our safaris.
Amboseli · Tented safari camp
Nyati Safari Camp
Tented cabins facing Kilimanjaro. Used on 12 of our safaris.
Tanzania
Budget camps and hotels in Tanzania.
The properties our Tanzania and Kenya & Tanzania budget safaris use in Arusha and on the northern circuit.
Arusha · Hotel
Charity Hotel
An Arusha base between the parks and the border. Used on 6 of our safaris.
Central Serengeti · Safari campsite
Seronera Camp
Sleeping under canvas in the heart of the Serengeti. Used on 13 of our safaris.
Ngorongoro Crater rim · Crater-rim campsite
Simba Campsite
Camping on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Used on 13 of our safaris.
Lake Manyara area · Campsite and rooms
Fanaka Campsite
A garden base between Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Used on 12 of our safaris.
Accommodation levels
Budget, mid-range or luxury.
The same parks and the same guides; the difference is where you sleep and how much flexibility you have in choosing it.
Budget
Tented camps, campsites and simple hotels fixed for each destination, so you know where you sleep before you book. Many budget safaris have published prices.
Budget safarisMid-range
Comfortable lodges and permanent tented camps, agreed with you after you enquire and quoted for your dates. Our 3-day Maasai Mara lodge safari uses Jambo Mara Safari Lodge.
Mid-range safarisLuxury
Premium lodges and camps, often in quieter areas or private conservancies, chosen around your dates, preferences and availability and priced on request.
Luxury safaris
Mid-range and luxury
Lodges chosen around your dates.
Lodge and tented-camp rates and availability change through the year, especially in the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti during migration season. Rather than fix a name that may be full on your dates, we suggest properties once we know when you travel, who is coming and what matters most to you.
Your written quote names every lodge before you book. The one exception is our 3 Days Maasai Mara Lodge Safari, which always uses Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, and the mid-range Nakuru nights that use Buraha Zenoni.
By destination
- Maasai MaraMiti Mingi Eco Camp
- NakuruBuraha Zenoni
- NaivashaLeisure Apex
- AmboseliNyati Safari Camp
- ArushaCharity Hotel
- Central SerengetiSeronera Camp
- Ngorongoro Crater rimSimba Campsite
- Lake Manyara areaFanaka Campsite
Questions travellers ask
About where you stay.
Does Absolute Holiday Safaris own these camps and hotels?
No. They are independent properties that we book for our guests. We list the ones our budget itineraries use so you know exactly where you will stay.
Can I choose my own lodge?
Yes. On mid-range and luxury safaris we agree lodges with you after you enquire. On budget safaris the properties are fixed, but we can quote an upgrade for any night.
Why are mid-range and luxury lodges not named in the itineraries?
Availability and rates change by date, so we suggest lodges once we know your dates, party size and preferences, and confirm them in your written quote.
Are the budget camps comfortable?
They are simple and clean, ranging from safari tents and campsites to straightforward hotels. Each guide describes what to expect, including cooler nights at the high campsites.
Are meals included at the accommodation?
Meals are as listed in each itinerary day. On most budget safaris, dinner and breakfast are taken at the camp or hotel.
Find the right stay
Tell us how you like to travel.
Share your dates and budget and we will suggest a route with accommodation to match, from tented camps to private lodges.