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Safari Flycamping Experience

A night of flycamping takes you into canvas and sky, and it surrounds you with the stillness of the African night. It feels simple, quiet, and deeply grounding, and as the fire burns low you settle into a slower rhythm. When the constellations brighten you feel connected to the land in a way that a lodge can rarely match.

The Beauty of Simple

Spending a night flycamping brings you back to the heart of what safari truly is, and each detail feels stripped down in the best possible way. A small tent, a campfire, and a blanket of stars set the scene. Coffee brews over the flames as the sun rises, while a mirror hangs from a tree where you splash your face. Each moment feels honest and free from distraction.

As you settle into this rhythm you begin to hear the bush more clearly, and the sounds arrive one by one. The call of a nightjar, the rustle of grass, and the chorus of dawn birds draw you in. This is not about giving things up, because it is about gaining a closeness that stays with you long after the journey ends.

 
 

What Makes a Flycamp Special

Under Canvas: Sleep in a simple, secure tent that lets you feel the night without losing comfort, and notice how quickly the quiet settles in.

Campfire Moments: Share stories and quiet pauses around the glow of the fire, and allow the evening to slow you down.

Wild Surroundings: Hear animals move through the dark with a sense of calm and wonder, because the bush feels different when you are this close.

Bush Bathroom: Experience the charm of a natural bush shower and a mirror tied to a tree, so even the smallest routines feel part of the wild.

Flycamps in Tanzania, Kenya, and Botswana offer different landscapes, yet the feeling of closeness remains the same.

Sleep Under Canvas and Sky

A night of flycamping is not about luxury, and instead it is about presence. As dusk settles, lanterns guide you to your tent, and the air cools while the fire crackles. Soon the Milky Way rises in silence. You listen to the night and breathe in the warmth of the earth, and eventually you fall asleep with the rhythm of the wild all around you.

At dawn the world softens, and light spills across the plains. The fire is lit again, so the day begins gently. These are the moments that shape you. Simple, pure, real.

How Many Nights You Need

A stay of at least three nights is ideal, because it gives you time to feel the adventure without stepping too far from comfort.

Many travellers choose to add a single night of flycamping into a longer itinerary, and it often becomes the moment they remember most. For multi day walkers there are parks in Tanzania and Kenya that offer flycamps set along ancient routes, so each day flows naturally into the next.To see how we build these experiences, visit our How We Work page: 

Recommended Pairings

Flycamping pairs beautifully with walking safaris, because days on foot lead naturally into nights under canvas. It also combines well with classic game drives, so you enjoy a balance between close encounters and wide open views.

In addition, many travellers connect flycamping with mokoro excursions in Botswana, and some choose to add skybed nights for a journey filled with contrast and perspective.

 
 

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