Being a travel enthusiast, you must take advantage of the national park, beaches, and safari of Africa. Most importantly, you will get a variety of elegant accommodation choices, from luxury to budget-friendly South Africa safari packages. You can get a value-for-money option for everybody, whether a group of friends, a honeymoon couple, or a family vacation. Here are the different accommodations available in Africa.

Staying with the local

You can talk to the local family and stay with them by renting a bed space. They will act as a host and an informal guide while you stay and share their custom. You get to know their culture, and they are easy to reach through several safari companies. You can also make a deal of volunteering with the safari companies in return for food and accommodation.

Couchsurfing

You can also contact the Couchsurfing community and find a place with good reviews. Here you can stay with the locals and socialize with them. In return, they will show you the best places in town. These places are easy to join and easy to find. Most importantly, you can check the host’s background and get feedback from the previous traveler who stayed here. However, availability is also a problem, and most of these Couchsurfing places are outside the city.

Workaway

You get to volunteer or work on holidays and experience cultural exchange here. It is more like balancing work while you stay and have to volunteer in return for food and accommodation. You might also have to offer a small payment based on the service you take. You can sign up to get started and enjoy the local food, people, and entertainment on several websites. However, you are expected to accomplish specific tasks that will be part of your daily schedule.

House swapping

House swapping is the most affordable option in Africa, where you get to stay in a home at a low price. The concept is that you must house-sit in an empty house until the owner returns. So, you enjoy the surroundings and complementary benefits, which are perfect for saving. You can find many websites where you can sign up and pay your annual subscription to get free access to this house. However, there are specific basic tasks that you need to accomplish, such as taking care of the garden or pets and cleaning the pool.

Hostel and budget hotels

To save your travel expenses, you can also look for hostels and boarding houses, which offer cheap accommodation and are mostly available in the city. You get to meet travelers and exchange cultures, but there would also be less privacy. The only disadvantage is that if you plan to visit any remote area or take a safari tour, then you have to travel a lot as these adventurous activities are usually at a remote destination.

Final Words

The most common accommodation on an African safari is tenting or camping. This is the cheapest option, and you can easily find it on Google, https://www.safari.com/, or hotel sites. However, it lacks basic amenities and differs in quality.

Published By: Aize Perez