These camps either are set up every dry season (Southern Tanzania & Zambia), or move following the Great Migration in the Serengeti (Tanzania). They are usually in great locations, and while of a similar style to traditional mobile camps, are able to provide more trappings such as cupboards, running water, flush loos and other luxuries. They can be slightly larger and so expect to share the dining room and lounge with other guests (unlike the mobiles and fly camps).
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These are the closest to the traditional African safari in colonial times. Explorers took everything but the kitchen sink in order to be comfortable, and set up camp in the bush for a few days, leaving nothing behind when they left. Part of the attraction must be "being in the wilds". Mobile camps are only booked exclusively, so the camp staff do not have to share their time with other guests. Seasonal Camps are similar but may have other guests there. As prime wildlife areas become more popular and permanent structures are built, mobile camps are becoming increasingly rare, and seasonal camps (especially in the Serengeti) have filled tehir place. We generally stay in mobiles outside protected areas in Tanzania and Botswana, although it is also possible to stay in mobile camps in Kenya. Mobile and seasonal camps are chosen in combination with other types of accommodation.
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Lightweight mobile camps are the perfect match for the adventurous who apppreciate comfort. These are primarily designed to be able to move to a new location in a day, while at the same time providing as much comfort as possible, even with in some cases en-suite short drop loos and bucket showers (a real challenge!). The tents just have enough space to stand up in, and a camp crew is dedicated to your service. There are no other guests in camp. These are ideal for a mix of game driving and walking, as they are a little cumbersome with luxuries for a true walking-only camp.
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Fly camps offer a minimalist experience of being in the African bush, while still usually providing all the important touches, such as hot showers on demand, excellent food, a fully stocked bar, ice and other essentials. They usually operate as satellite camps to a seasonal camp or lodge. This often means that part of the group can fly camp while others stay in the lodge - ideal for groups with differing comfort and adventure needs.
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Situated on the edge of Chief's Island in the Okavango Delta
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This camp on the edge of the Okavngo Delta is famous for interaction between lions and buffaloes.
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The camp is tucked in shady primaeval forest, overlooking a white sandy beach and the crystal waters of Lake Tanganyika.
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Faru Faru lodge, Sabora Camp and Sasakwa Lodge are undoubtedly the most luxurious facilities in Tanzania
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Jack's Camp is situated on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Plains in northern Botswana
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The charming Kaingo camp is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River, and the more rustic Mwamba camp is a gentle 3 hours walk away from the river, overlooking a waterhole and a sandy tributary of the Luangwa River.
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This delightful lodge is situated on the banks of the Rufiji River, is booked exclusively, and has only four suites
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A lovely seasonal camp situated on the banks of the Ifaguru Sand River in Ruaha National Park
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This lodge is hidden in the depths of a groundwater forest in the little visited far south of lake Manyara National Park
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Situated in a cluster of magnificent kopjes in the northwestern corner of the Serengeti National Park with wonderful views
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This luxurious lodge is situated on the outskirts of Arusha, in the perfect location to set off on safari either by road to the Rift Valley areas of Tarangire, Manyara or Ngorongoro or the main Arusha airport for regional flights
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Mnemba is an idyllic barefoot luxury private island with only ten luxury private bandas or beach cottages, edlicious food, and great service.
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This camp has distinctive yurt style tents in keeping with its nomadic character. It is usually situated just outside the Serengeti national park boundary in lands inhabited by the pastoral and semi nomadic Maasai tribe. The camp moves with the migration spending the green season months on the edge of the Serengeti Plains, and the dry season months in the northern Serengeti ecosystem near the Kenya border.
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One of the most luxurious lodges in Tanzania, with a stunning view overlooking Ngorongoro Crater
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This seasonal camp follows the migration in the Serengeti moving between the central Plains in the green season to the northern woodlands not far from the Mara River in the dry season.
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Situated on the banks of the Zambezi in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
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Oliver's Camp is situated in the southern part of Tarangire National Park, overlooking Minyonyo springs. Isolated and near to the stunning Silale swamp with its congregations of elephants, and perfectly situated for walks in the dry season (August-October). While on these walks overnight stays are possible in the camp's lightweight "fly camp".
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Situated in the centre of the Masai Mara Game Reserve on the banks for the Talek River
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Situated a few minutes drive from the Volcanoes national park base at Musanze where all the gorilla tracking hikes begin
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Sand Rivers Lodge is situated on the banks of the Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve. It only has eight en suite stone and thatched cottages accommodating up to 16 guests.
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Situated just a couple of kilometres from the banks of the Mara River
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A small family-run lodge situated only a few minutes drives from the Arusha National Park entrance gate - half an hour from Kilimanjaro International Airport or 45 minutes drive from Arusha Town Centre
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