The 5 best independent safari lodges to support in 2021 

Firstly, I hope everyone is staying safe and sane in the current climate. With Covid-19 sweeping the world, most peoples travel plans will have been put firmly on hold. Looking hopefully into the future though, lets look forward to 2021 when the world is hopefully in a happier state. The survival of independent safari lodges (and ones owned by bigger companies too!) are crucial to conservation efforts in safari Africa; here are some of the very best independent lodges which will need lots of safari-mad visitors once this pandemic is over.

Ikuka, Tanzania

Set on an escarpment in Ruaha National Park, Ikuka has one of the very best views in Tanzania. It is not the view which makes it so special though, although it does definitely add to the experience! Rooms are authentic and huge, food is fantastic and guiding is second to none in East Africa. What makes Ikuka so special though, is the sense of belonging guests experience from the moment they step…