What is the difference between a mobile and a permanent tented camp?
Around the turn of the century (until the 30’s and 40’s), mobile tenting was the only option, and “camp as you go” was the standard practice. Over the years the luxury connected with the traditional mobile tenting safari has increased. By the same token, one can understand that the cost to have a “luxury hotel” following one around in Africa is expensive. However, most people settle for tented camps which are permanent. Because they are “permanent” they can be equipped with flush toilets and traditional bathroom fixtures and conveniences. Don’t be misled by terminology – a permanent tented camp offers the comfort of a 5-star hotel but with the romance and adventure of being surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa. (If you went to Africa, and did not stay in a tented camp, you were on vacation – not on a safari!) Red_Arrow4155.gif (101 bytes) If you prefer to be accommodated in a mobile tented safari, we can design an itinerary for you, but bear in mind that the cost is about 50%
In the early days of safaris mobile tenting was the only option. Teddy Roosevelt was known, for example, for his elaborate safaris. Over the years the luxury connected with the traditional mobile tenting safari has increased. The cost to have a “luxury hotel” follow one around Africa is expensive, however, and most people settle for tented camps, which are permanent. Because they are permanent they can be equipped with flush toilets and traditional bathroom fixtures and conveniences.
