Looking at the stunning African landscape, the animals just a few meters away… like the adventurers who used to explore these places centuries ago, sitting out of a tent with their travel diary in the hands.
Overnight in a tent can be a special experience and Tanzania, with a wide choice of campsites and tented camps of every range, is a good place indeed if you want to go for this type of accommodation.
The nice part is that being super-adventurous is not necessarily required. Camping here can be “regular”, if you want to build your small tent in a safe area equipped for this purpose and to cook your meal on the fire. But it can even be different, if you book an elegant tent in a luxury permanent camp… practically unique.
Today we want to show you some of our favourite camping options, ranging from budget to high-end types, in different areas of the Country. Let’s go!
Ikoma Bush Camp (Serengeti)
First plus, the location: along the western corridor of the park, taking in Kirawira and the Grumeti River - home to the infamous wildebeest-eating giant crocodiles. A great choice for your game drive as well, especially if you come to see the great migration. We are on a mid-range, where you can enjoy a simple tent and a rustic ambiance, but still comfortable and well equipped.
Crater Forest Tented Camp (Ngorongoro)
An eco-friendly camp, in an amazing location - 1800 meter above sea level on a highland coffee plantation called Kirin Coffee Estate. It consists in 15 tented rooms (with ensuite bathroom), all on platforms with magnificent views over the Ngorongoro Forest… adventurous and romatic at the same time. You will wake up in the middle of the awakening forest, after a good sleep facilitated by the fresh climate of this area.
Jongomero (Ruaha)
Here luxury is a statement. And the location is perfect, as Ruaha is one of the most beautiful national parks of Tanzania, the largest one and not too spoiled by the massive presence of tourists. The camp is composed of eight large and well-appointed tented suites, all built on raised wooden platforms and under enormous thatched roofs that also encompass a spacious private veranda. The camp is not fenced, and some animals can cross the area… you will see them on the short distance, well protected in your comfortable and elegant environment.
Hondo Hondo (Udzungwa)
All the camping you can dream, in the same place. If you want to go basic, with your own small tent and barbeque food, you can settle your tools in the beautiful and safe camping area. If you want to get a traditional Tanzanian “banda” bungalow, you can go for it as well. And if you prefer to stay comfortable, you can choose an ensuite tent nicely furnished. The environment is rustic, but extremely welcoming - good food, simple and kind people, and that nice warm feeling common to mountain places.
Jimbiza Lodge (Selous)
A budget choice, but still a good one. If you feel more comfortable sleeping in a bungalow, you can have this option as well. Otherwise, you can choose a tent or a tent on lifted-up platform. Simple and good service, easy but tasty food, and the price stays affordable. If you like a backpacking travel style and if you prefer an environment with no frills, this might be the place for you.
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