An Africa Camping Safaris Will Bring Memories That Last Forever

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Africa is a vast and varied country that is well-suited for camping safaris thanks to the many "under canvas" campsites and well-maintained open camping sites, which are situated within its many parks and reserves. Added to those public areas are a multitude of sites that are situated in or near various establishments, such as hotels, lodges and resorts that are perfect for a base camp for African safaris.

A camping safari is a very common choice for safari holidays partly because it tends to be less expensive than staying at the fine lodges and resorts, although there are also some luxury safari options for camping out in Africa as well. In general, travelers who are planning to take in the sights and sounds of Africa while camping have the option of either arranging for a private camping safari or a group camping safari.

The private camping safaris are primarily designed for a group of two or more people traveling together and who are not particularly keen on making their camp with strangers. They will travel in just one vehicle during the course of their trip and also are the only ones who stay within the tented camp or the camp site.

Those who prefer a private camping safari will also be exclusively sharing any facilities of the campground and all of the meals are also shared amongst themselves. Guests who are on a private safari won't be joined by any others who are on the same safari tour or who might have a similar itinerary. Throughout the trip, they travel exclusively together.

The group camping safari is for individuals or small groups who feel that part of the experience of safari holidays is traveling with others and getting to know them during the adventure, so that by the end of the safari travel they no longer consider each other as strangers. On this type of safari travel the whole group travels together in the safari vehicles and they share their meals and the entire camp facility, and in some instances will even share larger, community types of tent accommodations.

A group camping safari is not only a good way to get to know others who share interests in adventuresome safari travels, but it is also a very effective way to reduce the cost of an African safari. This can make such a trip more affordable and feasible for people who might not otherwise be able to bear the expense of a private camping safari.

Some camping safaris take place at a permanent campground where the safari tour group will stay at a fixed "under canvas" camp. These are essentially tent "homes" that are primarily found in game reserves or at national parks. These camps have "permanent" tented sanitary facilities and a dining hall that is shared by all campers. These kind of camping facilities are popular and can serve as a base camp for walking safaris.

The mobile types of camping safaris are constantly on the move and usually camp in different locations each night. All of their camping equipment and necessary supplies are carried along in the safari vehicles and this approach extends the area that the tour is able to cover. It also allows the group the freedom to stop at areas that have caught their attention and allows much greater flexibility and potential for adventure. Regardless of which kind of camping safari trip you end up taking, you will no doubt arrive back home with indelible memories that will last forever.