Luxury Tented Camps

Open‑fronted luxury tent bedroom flowing onto a timber deck at sunset

Luxury tented camps capture the romance of safari while offering exceptional comfort. These camps combine canvas traditions with modern design, from the elegance of Singita Sabora to the wilderness immersion of Somalisa Expeditions. Each provides a deep connection to Africa’s landscapes, with attentive service and refined details that elevate the classic safari camp.

Plan Your Journey

Contemporary canvas suite with panoramic savanna vistas from the bed

The Spirit of Safari

Wake to the sounds of the bush, step out onto a private deck overlooking open plains, and end the day under lantern light. Whether in the Okavango Delta, Serengeti, or Hwange, luxury tented camps balance closeness to nature with understated indulgence, creating timeless safari moments.

QUICK FACTS
Canvas & comfort
Private verandas
Open-air dining
Prime wildlife areas
Night skies

Luxury tented camp deck with plunge pool and lounge set for private dining

Luxury family tented suite interior with draped canopy and copper bath, Somalisa Acacia

Designer tent suite with layered textures and contemporary safari decor

Experiences & Highlights

Canvas done well blends nostalgia with modern comfort and puts you close to the action. In Kenya, Bateleur Camp and Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp overlook the Mara with game filled plains on the doorstep. In Botswana’s Okavango, Nxabega and Xaranna offer elegant tented suites and a mix of boating, mokoro and drives, while Jacana, Kwetsani and Little Tubu sit near rich lagoons. Zimbabwe’s Nyamatusi Camp and Little Makalolo bring classic tented style to Mana Pools and Hwange, with excellent guiding and strong wildlife densities.

In Tanzania, Sayari Camp and Serengeti Migration Camp position guests along key migration routes, while Dunia offers a calm central base that is owned and run by a pioneering female team. Serian The Original and Ngare Serian provide intimate, owner hosted camps with superb access to the Mara River. For a contemporary take, Singita Sabora Tented Camp and Singita Mara River Tented Camp deliver refined design without losing the spirit of safari. Expect fine linen, hot showers, attentive teams and nights under canvas with the sounds of Africa close by.