Southern Africa is an diverse region, and holds many mysteries and natural wonders that can make camping safaris a magical experience. All Southern African countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique have wildlife parks and reserves, and some above-average fine camping facilities. In addition, there is also a vast selection of campgrounds outside these reserves that can be used as a base for safari travel excursions.
An overland camping safari is a very common choice for safari holidays, partly because it tends to be less expensive than staying at the fine lodges and resorts, although there are also some luxury safari options for camping out in Africa as well.
In general, travelers who are planning to take in the sights and sounds of Africa while camping have the option of either arranging for a private camping safari or a group camping safari.
Camping safaris that are geared toward private groups are designed around any group of two people or more who are traveling together but who are not especially interested in sharing their experience with those they don’t know, outside of the safari guide. These private safaris are designed around your interests, holiday times and general requirements. Generally they are not that more expensive than group safaris, if you take in consideration the uniqueness of such safari holidays.
African adventure camping safaris is for individuals or small groups who feel that part of the experience of safari holidays is traveling with others and getting to know them during the adventure, so that by the end of the safari travel they no longer consider each other as strangers. On this type of overland travel the whole group travels together in the safari vehicles and they share their meals and the entire camp facility, and in some instances will even share larger, community types of tent accommodations.
Small group camping trips are not only a good way to get to know others who share interests in adventuresome safari travels, but it is also a very effective way to reduce the cost of an African safari. This can make such a trip more affordable and feasible for people who might not otherwise be able to bear the expense of private safaris.
There are also the luxury mobile Wilderness safaris, combine permanent luxury safari camps with private, luxury mobile camps that are pre-erected prior to guests' arrival. These camps are always located in private areas, away from any crowds or public areas, and in exclusive wildlife areas.
An overland camping safari is a very common choice for safari holidays, partly because it tends to be less expensive than staying at the fine lodges and resorts, although there are also some luxury safari options for camping out in Africa as well.
In general, travelers who are planning to take in the sights and sounds of Africa while camping have the option of either arranging for a private camping safari or a group camping safari.
Camping safaris that are geared toward private groups are designed around any group of two people or more who are traveling together but who are not especially interested in sharing their experience with those they don’t know, outside of the safari guide. These private safaris are designed around your interests, holiday times and general requirements. Generally they are not that more expensive than group safaris, if you take in consideration the uniqueness of such safari holidays.
African adventure camping safaris is for individuals or small groups who feel that part of the experience of safari holidays is traveling with others and getting to know them during the adventure, so that by the end of the safari travel they no longer consider each other as strangers. On this type of overland travel the whole group travels together in the safari vehicles and they share their meals and the entire camp facility, and in some instances will even share larger, community types of tent accommodations.
Small group camping trips are not only a good way to get to know others who share interests in adventuresome safari travels, but it is also a very effective way to reduce the cost of an African safari. This can make such a trip more affordable and feasible for people who might not otherwise be able to bear the expense of private safaris.
There are also the luxury mobile Wilderness safaris, combine permanent luxury safari camps with private, luxury mobile camps that are pre-erected prior to guests' arrival. These camps are always located in private areas, away from any crowds or public areas, and in exclusive wildlife areas.