Tented Camps

Camping safaris in Tanzania are safaris for travelers who want to sleep under the stars shining from the African sky while listening to the sounds of wildlife in the wilderness.

Have you ever imagined falling asleep to the sounds of lions and elephants? Wondered what it was like to spend the night in a tent, with only the canvas wall between you and the Africa Safari? Or have you just started planning your first African safari and are wondering if these tents are safe at all. Then this article is for you!

Expert tip: Absolutely DO stay in a tented camp
Kilimanjaro unforgettable’s number one tip for an unforgettable safari is: Spend at least one night in a tented camp during your trip! There is nothing so uniquely African as spending the night in a tented camp. It is a memory that will certainly stay with you. Unlike in a brick and mortar lodge – you get to smell, hear and feel the wilderness: there is simply nothing quite like it!

One thing to understand and keep in mind is that there are no fences. So yes, the animals might actually wander straight into camp and if you are lucky even straight up to your tent. This of course requires some basic safety measurements. After dark, you will be walked to your tent by an askari – watchman. And if you need to leave your tent after dark there will be a walkie-talkie or whistle provided inside the tent. If you are planning to travel with kids – you need to be aware that kids cannot wander the campsite alone and should be watched at all times. Upon arrival, the camp team will always give you a safety briefing. Having said all this: serious incidents are extremely rare. So if you follow the basic safety instructions it is perfectly safe to stay in a tented camp/lodge.

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