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Why a luxury safari
is a good value

You get more for your money

Value
A luxury safari obviously costs more than an ordinary one, but, it's an immensely better deal, as reasons 2 to 7 below demonstrate.

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
Luxury safari outfits often have private reserves, which allow them to go off road where much of the exciting action takes place. Nearly all ordinary safari operators do not have private reserves, which means they cannot leave the paved and gravel roads.
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.

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.

Better dining

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

Better accommodations

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

Better public spaces

First-rate facilities
Everything - from the main lodge building to the pool - is a soothing environment for taking it easy.

Other benefits

Interesting safari mates
You will meet and have interesting conversations with people who are 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.

About my luxury
safari research

This 10-page Luxury Safari Guide is based on my safaris in &Beyond (formerly CC Africa) game reserves: Ngala, Phinda, and Kirkman's Kamp in South Africa. It also reflects my safaris in Kenya and Tanzania with other operators. And I interviewed many seasoned safari-goers.

I chose &Beyond as the luxury-safari example in my guide because of its fine reputation among world travelers. Other worthy luxury safari organizations include Wilderness Safaris.

My South Africa guides

South Africa Wonder Guide
South African Cuisine

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