Bed and Breakfast(Bed and breakfast)
Bed and breakfast (BB) is an accommodation rate that includes the room and breakfast only. It is typical for city hotels and overnight stops where guests arrange their own lunch and dinner.
BB rates are standard for city hotels in Nairobi, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, and other urban stops that bookend a safari. Guests arriving late or departing early often only need a room and breakfast, making BB the practical and cost-effective choice.
For operators, BB segments at the start and end of an itinerary are straightforward to quote but important to communicate clearly. Clients should know they'll be arranging their own meals during city stays.
How Ratiba helps
Ratiba lets operators include BB city stays in the same itinerary as full-board safari camps, with each segment clearly showing its meal plan basis.
Related terms
Half Board
Half board (HB) is an accommodation rate that includes the room plus two meals, typically breakfast and dinner. It is less common in safari lodges but standard in some beach hotels and city properties.
Full Board
Full board (FB) is an accommodation rate that includes the room plus all three meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is the most common meal plan basis in the safari industry.
Safari Lodge
A safari lodge is a permanent accommodation built in or near a wildlife area, offering rooms or suites with en-suite facilities, dining, and guided safari activities. Lodges range from mid-range to ultra-luxury.
Rack Rate
The rack rate is the published, full-price rate for an accommodation — before any trade discounts, commissions, or special offers are applied. It is the "retail" price that a walk-in guest or direct booker would pay.
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