Booked through this site and all went…
Booked through this site and all went smoothly. Would recommend.
May 5, 2026
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SafariStays is a South African online booking platform for accommodation across Africa. We connect international travellers with handpicked safari lodges, guesthouses, campsites and beach retreats in Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Tanzania — with more destinations coming as we grow. We focus on the self-drive and independent traveller. Whether you're planning a Namibia road trip through Sossusvlei and Etosha, a Kruger and Cape Town combination, an Okavango Delta adventure, or a Serengeti migration safari, our platform makes it simple to find, compare and book accommodation that suits your route and budget. What sets us apart is our route planner — a free trip-building tool that lets you map an itinerary across multiple regions, see realistic driving distances and durations, and book the lodges along your route in one place. No need to juggle a dozen lodge websites or pay agency markups. Every property is hand-selected, every rate is the same as booking direct, and there are no hidden booking fees. We're a registered South African business (Safari Stays (Pty) Ltd) based in Cape Town, working directly with lodges, conservancies and family-run guesthouses across the continent. Our goal is to make planning an African safari as straightforward as booking a European holiday — without losing the magic of the journey.
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- safaristays.com
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Great Experience
Our Namibia trip was honestly one of the easiest holidays we’ve ever planned, and a big part of that was thanks to Safari Stays. From the first booking right through to the end of the trip, everything was handled properly and there was never a point where we felt unsure or stressed.
The itinerary they put together made a massive difference. Namibia is not the kind of place where you can just wing it, so having all the routes, stops and timing laid out clearly took all the pressure off travelling. It made the whole trip flow really well and helped us get the most out of every destination without wasting time.
The lodges and accommodation they suggested were all excellent and suited exactly what we were after. Every detail had clearly been thought through beforehand, which made the entire experience feel smooth and well organised.
What stood out most was how available and helpful they were throughout the process. It never felt like we were just another booking. We’ll definitely use them again for future trips and would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of travelling to Namibia.
April 8, 2026
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Really impressed with the new booking…
Really impressed with the new booking system. Everything was easy to follow and well organised, and the AI trip planning feature was a brilliant touch that made the whole experience feel much more modern and user friendly.
May 1, 2026
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Namibia Trip
We recently used Safari Stays to book our trip to Namibia, and the entire experience was absolutely exceptional from start to finish.
One of the standout features was the Safari Stays route planner, which was incredibly helpful throughout our trip. Having a detailed and well organised route planner made travelling through Namibia so much easier, allowing us to confidently navigate between destinations and make the most of our time. It added a whole extra level of convenience and organisation to the experience.
All accommodation bookings and travel arrangements were perfectly coordinated, and the recommendations provided were excellent. The team went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, and their support and responsiveness gave us complete peace of mind while travelling.
I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip and will definitely be using them again in the future.
May 2, 2026
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