What is a Tented Camp?
There is probably no other subject relating to African travel that is so misunderstood, as that of the tented camp . A huge range of products are hidden behind those two words. Below we hope to shed a bit of light on this subject. It is important to understand the different styles of tented camp – these can be mobile, seasonal /semi-permanent, or permanent. The mobile tented camp moves along with you and comes in various forms ultra lightweight / fly camp, lightweight and luxury. Mobile Tented Camps The most basic ultra lightweight mobile or fly camp uses small dome or bell tents, sufficiently large so that you can stand; sleeping is usually on a camping mattress in a sleeping bag. Communal bathroom facilities with long drop toilet and bush shower, are usually used. The lightweight mobile camp, although light and simple by design features comfortable traditional walk-in safari tents, camp beds with mattresses, sheets, pillows, towels, luggage racks and bedside tables. There is a small