Safari tent
mistakes

candid safari tips

 

Confusing the
"tented camp" with the
"campsite" category

Different definitions

"Campsite" accommodations are spartan while "Tented camps" have at least a moderate level of comfort - and some are luxurious.

Staying in a
basic campsite for
the wrong reason

Undesirable features

A typical basic campsite has many drawbacks: Small, cramped tents (some with little or no standing room). Uncomfortable cots and chairs. Cold showers. Foul outhouses. 

The only option for some

Such sacrifices make sense to those who truly cannot afford to spend a little more for better accommodations - it's better to go on a basic campsite safari than none at all.

Nonsensical for others

Sadly, some people who can afford more choose a basic campsite tour out of a misguided romantic notion. They think it would be fun to "rough it". They end up being heavy-eyed and tired during their long daily game drives, which are the underlying reason they flew thousands of miles to go on a safari.

Not realizing that
tented camps can
be luxurious

Mid-market tented camps

They are a world apart from a basic campsite. They are clean and comfortable - and the staff does all the chores (seldom so in basic tent camps).

Luxury tented camps

The tents are designer furnished, the service polished and professional, and the food well above par.

Being unfamiliar with
walking safari camps

A memorable happening

A walking safari  is one of my favorite safari experiences - and you will probably relish one, too. Consider:

You're in the wild
As the name suggests, you hike in the wilderness populated with lions, elephants, and more. However, these outings are safer than they might seem.
 Quality camping
Although you sleep in a traditional safari-style tent, they are large - and the bed is big and comfortable. Service and guide quality is luxury level.
 Nightly encounter with nature
You smell the wilderness and hear the wildlife sounds at night in your tent. And sometimes passing four-legged visitors brush against your tent, magnifying the safari experience.

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