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Forget Everything You Know About Camping: Why We “Glamp” on Safari

If your idea of sleeping in the wild involves pitching a nylon tent, unrolling a thin sleeping bag, and praying the rain stays out—think again.

When we’re on safari in Tanzania, we don’t camp. We glamp!

This Isn’t Your Backyard Tent

Glamping (translate: “glamorous camping”) should never be confused with traditional camping. While both put you close to nature, the similarities end there. Imagine:

  • Real Beds: No air mattresses here. We’re talking high-thread-count linens and plush duvets.

  • En-suite Bathrooms: Forget the communal trek to a shower block. Think hot running water and flushing toilets inside your canvas walls.

  • Gourmet Dining: Instead of dehydrated meals, we enjoyed three-course dinners under the stars.

The Best of Both Worlds

The magic of safari glamping is that you don't lose the connection to the wild. You still hear the distant roar of lions and the rustle of the acacia trees, but you do it in style.

It’s the ultimate way to experience the Big Five without sacrificing an ounce of comfort.

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Click on the panel below to see our Serengeti home-away-from-home!

Extreme Wilderness Camping: An Arabian Night (part 3)

From the towering red pillars of Wadi Al Disah to the mysterious, wind-swept slopes of Jabal al-Lawz, the “wilderness camping” culture in northwest Saudi Arabia is world-class. Imagine grilling over an open fire as the sun sets behind sandstone canyons, followed by a night sky so clear you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye.

Watch Part 3 of an Arabian night.

Extreme Wilderness Camping: An Arabian Night (part 2)

From the towering red pillars of Wadi Al Disah to the mysterious, wind-swept slopes of Jabal al-Lawz, the “wilderness camping” culture in northwest Saudi Arabia is world-class. Imagine grilling over an open fire as the sun sets behind sandstone canyons, followed by a night sky so clear you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye.

Watch Part 2 of an Arabian night.

Extreme Wilderness Camping: An Arabian Night (part 1)

From the towering red pillars of Wadi Al Disah to the mysterious, wind-swept slopes of Jabal al-Lawz, the “wilderness camping” culture in northwest Saudi Arabia is world-class. Imagine grilling over an open fire as the sun sets behind sandstone canyons, followed by a night sky so clear you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye.

Watch Part 1 of an Arabian night.