Top 10 Value Lodges

The Yellow Zebra Top 10 Value lodges have been hand-picked by our safari specialists of whom have first-hand experience of working in Africa, as guides or camp managers and know how to source the best value safaris!  

These camps are well placed for exploring incredible safari areas in Africa with great value for money and exceptionally good game viewing.

1. Wilderness Davison's, Zimbabwe

Wilderness Davison’s camp is named after Ted Davison, the first Head Warden of Hwange National Park. It is situated among ancient false mopane trees in the Linkwasha Concession, one of the best areas of the park for viewing game.

2. Flatdogs Camp, Zambia

This camp is a great option for travelers who want a comfortable base to see the South Luangwa at a fraction of the price charged by the more upmarket lodges.

3. Nasikia Migration Mobile, Tanzania

Nasikia Mobile Camp is a superb mobile camp that shadows the Great Migration. Offering very good value for its price, this camp is one of our favorites for adventurous, action-packed safaris.

4. Lake Manze Camp, Tanzania

Lake Manze Tented Camp is located in southern Tanzania’s vast Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous). It is one of our favorite adventurous camps in the entire country!

5. Mdonya Old River Camp, Tanzania

Mdonya Old River Camp is located in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park. As with its sister camp Lake Manze, in Nyerere National Park, Mdonya offers some of the best value of all safari camps in the country.

6. Motswari Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Motswari Private Game Reserve consists of a main lodge, which has 15 rooms, and then the private four- or five-bedroomed lodge, which can be booked for exclusive use.

7. Notten's Bush Camp, South Africa

Notten's is located in the southern section of South Africa’s Sabi Sands Game Reserve. The region is one of South Africa’s prime game-viewing areas.

8. Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge, Namibia

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge is a stone and thatch lodge which has the best views of the dunes of any camp in the area and also offers a good price, considering its private reserve location.

9. Naibor Camp, Kenya

We reckon Naibor Camp is a great option for travelers who would like a peaceful place to base themselves while in the Maasai Mara. This is truly the finest in luxury safari without the luxury price tag!

10. Lake Natron Camp, Tanzania

Lake Natron Camp enjoys a spectacular location on the grassy plains overlooking the southern edge of Lake Natron. Due to its eco-friendly values and interest in the local community, the camp has a truly authentic feel. It is also exceptionally well placed for exploring the Lake Natron area.