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23 Mar

Tented safaris are one of the most exciting things to do in Africa

Choosing the right tented safari company can be a challenge, but you don’t have to break the bank to afford one on your next vacation. Here are some helpful tips for choosing the best tented safari experience for you. How can you get away from work or life’s stresses? You need to recharge and replenish yourself so that you can face life with more clarity and vigour. A camping African adventure can do this for you. There is something magical about pitching a tent or spending nights in a tent in the great outdoors. What is a Tented Camp? Camping is like staying in a tent—you are away from the hustle and bustle of city life and the concrete jungle, able to hear and see wildlife moving around or passing by. It’s magical! Some people believe that camping in Kenya is a great budget choice because it allows them to be near nature without sacrificing comfort. Others prefer being close to nature, but still feel the need for creature comforts. Tented camps combine the pleasures of camping with those of luxurious resorts. Why Stay in a Tented Camp? If you want to enjoy the raw grandeur of the Maasai Mara,… Continue reading Tented safaris are one of the most exciting things to do in Africa

23 Mar

Tented safari Lodges in Nairobi, Kenya

The romance of a bygone age of adventure is often associated with spending the night in a safari camp under canvas. Fortunately, there are dozens of tented safari lodges and camps all across Southern and East Africa that allows you to recapture this magic. Lodges in the Masai Mara offer amenities that you would expect in excellent hotels, with many of the tents having air-conditioning, luxury bathrooms, and private plunge pools! For people on a tighter budget, there are other tented lodges and camps that offer equally impressive accommodation but may be in smaller tents with only double beds and no bathroom…it’s still a long way from the traditional idea of ‘camping in a tent.’ Especially in East Africa, many of the tented camps are what is known as ‘semi-permanent’. Semi-permanent camps are those that have no permanent cement structures or brick/stone built areas. These type of camps can be completely dismantled, leaving a virgin site that has not disturbed the natural environment. This also enhances the Eco-friendliness aspect. Another exciting mobile camp option, which is available at many lodges in East Africa for guests staying three nights or longer, is to do a mobile/ fly camp safari for one… Continue reading Tented safari Lodges in Nairobi, Kenya