Safari tent mistakes
Not realizing that
tented camps can
be luxuriousMid-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 are 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.
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 featuress
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.
