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Travel Styles in Tanzania for Safaris and Mountain Treks – When booking an African safari it is important to think carefully about the style of trip you are after and when it comes to accommodation would you like the luxury and conveniences of a wildlife lodge or tented camp or would you prefer to get closer to nature with a full service camping safari?
Below is an overview of the different travel styles we offer.
Seek adventure without comprising your comfort as you experience a unique safari experience as the glow of the lanterns flicker against the canvas and you fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush in Tanzania.
Tented camps are designed for you to enjoy an exclusive experience in some of the most remote regions of Tanzania. The camp’s friendly onsite Manager and team will make your stay all the more memorable. From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice their exceptional level of personal attention and care. They go out of their way to ensure you enjoy the secluded surrounds.
Tented camps offer many comforts including king, double or twin beds, crisp linen and ensuite bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot bucket showers or for the adventurous, a shower under the stars in the bush bathroom. Settle into your comfortable deck chair and as the sun sets you’re left wanting for absolutely nothing and even though you’ll be miles from anywhere, you’ll be amazed at the variety and quality of food on offer, prepared by the Chef in their bush kitchen.
Meals will be enjoyed in the communal mess tent and as night falls and the bush transforms, there is no better place to soak up the atmosphere than in the dining tent followed by a drink by the campfire.
Usually small with limited guests, tented camps will offer a touch of romance to your safari.
Full Service Camping is an economical way to gain insight into local cultures and will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife.
All of our Full Service Camping safaris are non-participation which means that you do not have to pitch your tent or help with things like cooking, washing up or packing up the camp. Each safari operates with a Guide and Chef and it is they who will do the hard work while you enjoy the best of the Tanzanian bush. For safaris with four or more passengers, we also take a supply vehicle and camping assistants.
Every detail is taken care of, and we include all camping equipment including all-seasons waterproof dome two-person tents, cot, mattress, sleeping bag and pillow.
Adding that extra special touch, your team will light a campfire as night falls and as the bush transforms, you can relax at the end of each day and enjoy the beauty of the African sky.
Our Fly-in, Fly-out safaris are perfect for people who have a short amount of time or those who want to experience a little luxury in the bush. All the main safari parks in the northern safari circuit have airstrips and these are operated by scheduled flights. Accommodation for fly-in, fly-out safaris can be tented camps or wildlife lodges, and we will make recommendations depending on your chosen itinerary and budget.
While it is much faster to fly-in and fly-out, you won’t get to experience the Tanzanian countryside and bush like you do on a driving safari. This is why many of our clients mix travelling by road and air, so they can experience the best of both.
Experience the best of both worlds and combine wildlife lodges and tented camps on any safari itinerary over 4 days in duration.
When booking an African safari or mountain trek, it's essential to consider the style of trip you prefer. Below are the different travel styles we offer:
Experience adventure without compromising comfort as you stay in tented camps. Designed for exclusive experiences in remote regions of Tanzania, tented camps offer various comforts including king, double, or twin beds, crisp linen, and ensuite bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot bucket showers. Meals are enjoyed in communal mess tents, and evenings are spent by the campfire, soaking up the atmosphere.
Full Service Camping provides an economical way to gain insight into local cultures and get closer to the region's wildlife. With non-participation safaris, you don't have to pitch tents or assist with cooking or washing up. A guide and chef take care of everything while you enjoy the Tanzanian bush. Camping equipment is provided, including waterproof tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, and pillows.
Fly-in, Fly-out safaris are ideal for those with limited time or seeking luxury in the bush. Accommodation options include tented camps or wildlife lodges, with recommendations based on your chosen itinerary and budget. While faster, flying in and out means missing out on experiencing the Tanzanian countryside and bush like you would on a driving safari.
For the best of both worlds, tailor-made itineraries combine wildlife lodges and tented camps on safaris over 4 days in duration.
Tented camps in Tanzania offer various amenities for a comfortable stay, including king, double, or twin beds, ensuite bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot bucket showers, communal mess tents for meals, and campfires for evening relaxation.
No, Full Service Camping safaris are non-participation, meaning you don't have to pitch tents or assist with cooking or washing up. A guide and chef take care of all tasks while you enjoy the Tanzanian bush.
All camping equipment is provided, including waterproof tents, cots, mattresses, sleeping bags, and pillows.
Fly-in, Fly-out safaris are advantageous for those with limited time or seeking luxury in the bush. They provide quick access to safari parks via scheduled flights and offer accommodation options ranging from tented camps to wildlife lodges.
Yes, tailor-made itineraries allow you to combine wildlife lodges and tented camps on safaris over 4 days in duration, providing flexibility and diversity in your accommodation options.
Benson Safaris Tanzania, founded in 2006, offers expertly guided Wildlife Safaris, Mountain Treks, and Beach Breaks.
