Full Board(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.
Full board is the standard pricing basis for safari lodges and camps, where guests eat all meals at the property. It typically does not include drinks (alcoholic or sometimes even soft drinks), laundry, or premium activities like balloon safaris.
Operators need to be clear about what full board includes versus excludes when quoting clients. The distinction between full board and all-inclusive is a common source of confusion and client complaints if not communicated properly in the proposal.
How Ratiba helps
Ratiba lets operators specify the meal plan basis for each accommodation in the itinerary, so clients see exactly what is and isn't included in their quoted price.
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.
All-Inclusive
All-inclusive (AI) is an accommodation rate that covers the room, all meals, drinks (including alcohol), and usually activities like game drives and bush walks. It is common at premium safari camps.
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.
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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